In this episode, Dr. Soania Mathur interviews Dr. Michael Okun to discuss the latest therapies for Parkinson’s, including RT-QUIC (Parkinson’s biomarker), subcutaneous dopamine pumps, vibrating gloves, rescue medications, DBS, and more.  Dr. Mathur and Dr. Okun discuss:  New discoveries in diagnosing Parkinson’s What do certain biological markers mean for diagnosis? What’s new on the horizon for Parkinson’s treatments? The subcutaneous delivery of dopamine replacement Transdermal treatment Microbiome in Parkinson’s Vibration therapy The importance of individualized care plans How to sort through all the information about Parkinson’s  and more. We hope you enjoy! Want to read the article associated with this podcast?  You can read it here! Want to watch the YouTube video of this podcast? You can watch it here! Are you loving the Parkinson's Podcast? You can listen to more episodes on our website! This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/podcastdonation

2023 Emerging Therapies and Parkinson’s

This podcast is for people with Parkinson's, Parkinson's care partners and Parkinson's providers. You'll hear from movement disorder specialists, neurologists, psychiatrists, physical and occupational therapists, complementary therapists, people with Parkinson's and Parkinson's care partners on how to live well with Parkinson's today.

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This content is made possible through the generous support of listeners like you. Click here to make a donation.  Mobility Matters: NexStride and the Parkinson's Community In this episode, we chat with Sidney Collin, the inventor of NexStride: a device transforming mobility for people with Parkinson's. Join us as Sidney shares the journey from idea to creation, offering insights about her innovative solution and overarching mission to empower people with confidence and independence. To learn more about NexStride and DeOro Devices, please visit: https://www.getnexstride.com/ or email: info@deorodevices.com To learn more about the Parkinson’s wellness fund, please visit: https://parkinsonswellnessfund.org/ Click here to subscribe for our podcast and video content on YouTube.  Click here to learn more about the Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson’s.    Season 5 Episode 10

Mobility Matters: NexStride and the Parkinson's Community

This content is made possible through the generous support of listeners like you. Click here to make a donation. In the debut episode of The Parkinson's Podcast: Unfiltered, hosts Heather Kennedy and Kat Hill explore the often overlooked stigma surrounding Parkinson's. Through personal stories and insights, they challenge misconceptions and explore how shifting narratives can empower minds and reshape perceptions. Tune in for a fresh perspective on living with Parkinson's.  Click here to subscribe for our podcast and video content on YouTube.  Click here to learn more about the Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson’s.  Season 5 Episode 9 (Unfiltered Episode 1)

The Parkinson's Podcast Unfiltered: Stigma

This content is made possible through the generous support of listeners like you. Click here to make a donation. In this episode, panelists discuss ways that Parkinson’s has affected their abilities and how they navigate these changes. As always, this panel doesn’t hold back, and we’re so fortunate to have them tell the hard truths and share their journeys with all of us. Click here to subscribe for our podcast and video content on YouTube.  Click here to learn more about the Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson’s.   

Disability and Changes of Ability in Parkinson’s

This content is made possible through generous donations made by our listeners.  In this episode, Dr. Karunapuzha discusses advanced Parkinson’s with Davis Phinney Foundation Executive Director Polly Dawkins. Dr. Karunapuzha covers multiple interpretations of what “advanced Parkinson’s” means, what symptoms are associated with advanced Parkinson’s, and possible ways to manage those symptoms. Are you loving the Parkinson's Podcast? You can listen to more episodes on our website!

Advanced Parkinson's with Dr. Karunapuzha

This content is made possible through generous donations made by our listeners.  In this episode, discover the story behind Izzy Mokotoff and Alexis Chan's innovative pen for people living with Parkinson's: SteadyScrib. Learn about their journey and motivations--inspired by Izzy's grandfather--and the impending launch of SteadyScrib, set to publicly debut later this year. Want to learn more about SteadyScrib? Find out more about their mission on their website. Want to watch the video version of this podcast? You can watch it on our YouTube! Are you loving the Parkinson's Podcast? You can listen to more episodes on our website!

2023 Emerging Therapies and Parkinson’s

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