Reflections on Parkinson's Disease

S1 EP2: Motor Fluctuations and the levodopa long-duration response


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In this episode, Bas and Werner delve into the term ‘motor fluctuations’ which is linked to the long-term experience patients have with Levodopa. They discuss a study by George Cotzias regarding the ‘intermittency in the action of the drug’, what the term ‘wearing off’ stands for and the differences between a short-duration/long-duration response. 

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