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Parkinson's Disease
Movement Disorders
Deep Brain Stimulation
Focused Ultrasound
Biomarkers
Alpha-Synuclein
Neurodegenerative Diseases
Neuroplasticity
Electroencephalography
Neuromodulation
Chorea
Cognitive Impairment
Neuroprotective Treatments
Gene Therapy
Neurodegenerative Disorders
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Machine Learning
Alzheimer's Disease
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Stay up to date on novel, clinically-relevant research findings in Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders. Each episode of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society podcast discusses a relevant development in the field, including highlighted journal articles and interviews with the authors.

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In this episode Dr. Hugo Morales Briceno and Dr. Ai Huey Tan discuss how to approach deafness-dystonia syndrome and its etiological differential diagnoses. Read the discussed case.

In this interview, Dr. Orlando Barsottini and Dr. Divyani Garg discuss the main forms of sporadic ataxias, how to approach them, and what steps not to miss.

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Dr. Mattia Rosso joins Dr. Sara Schaefer to discuss the historical use of videography in movement disorder clinical practice and education, and how it influenced the evolution of the field. Read the article.

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Cases of late-onset cerebellar ataxias are a challenge for neurologists. In this episode Dr. Orlando Barsottini and Dr. José Luiz Pedroso discuss new advances on the investigation of late-onset cerebellar ataxias and identification of new genes.

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Recent Guests

Divyani Garg
Assistant Professor at Department of Neurology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Episode: Ataxia Series: Recognizing sporadic ataxias
Mattia Rosso
Fellow in movement disorders, co-founder of the Neurohumanities Network
Yale School of Medicine; Neurohumanities Network
Episode: History of Movement Disoders: The influence of videography
José Luiz Pedroso
Associate Professor of Neurology
Federal University of São Paulo
Episode: Ataxia Series: Deconstructing late-onset idiopathic ataxia
Hesheng Liu
Professor, Changping Laboratory
Changping Laboratory, Beijing
Episode: Rethinking Parkinson’s: The Somato-Cognitive Action Network (SCAN) hypothesis
Bart van de Warrenburg
Professor of Neurology and Head of the Experts Center for Rare and Genetic Movement Disorders
Rathboum University Medical Center (Radboud University Medical Center)
Episode: Ataxia Series: The ataxia exam - Phenomenology, classification, and a practical diagnostic roadmap
Kirsten Müller-Vahl
lead doctor on the MSMI-FGLB study, Professor of Psychiatry at Hanover Medical School
Hanover Medical School
Episode: Long-Term Follow-Up of Patients with Mass Social Media-Induced Illness Presenting with Functional Tic-like Behaviors
Susan Fox
Author, University of Toronto Western Hospital
University of Toronto Western Hospital
Episode: Revisiting the 2015 MDS clinical diagnostic criteria for Parkinson's disease
Claudia Trenkwalder
Author, Paracelsus Elena Hospital in Kassel and University Medical Centre in Göttingen
Paracelsus Elena Hospital; University Medical Centre Göttingen
Episode: Revisiting the 2015 MDS clinical diagnostic criteria for Parkinson's disease
Roberto Eleopra
Professor, chair of the Clinical Neuroscience Department and the Parkinson and Movement Disorder Unit
Fondazione IRCCS and Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Milan, Italy
Episode: Distinguishing functional from idiopathic dystonia: A novel approach

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Sara Schaefer
Deputy editor and host of the podcast, involved in various scientific discussions and editorial tasks.
Sarah Camargos
Host and associate editor contributing insights on patient care and treatment modalities.

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Rethinking Parkinson’s: The Somato-Cognitive Action Network (SCAN) hypothesis
Q: What evidence supports SCAN as a potential disease-modifying target rather than just a symptomatic one?
Animal studies and patient data show that stimulating SCAN-related nodes can produce lasting improvements even after the stimulation period ends, and some patients experienced reductions in medication needs and motor symptoms over time. While this hints at disease-modifying effects, more rigorous, multi-center trials are needed to confirm long-term disease modification.
Rethinking Parkinson’s: The Somato-Cognitive Action Network (SCAN) hypothesis
Q: How does SCAN differ from the classic motor circuit model in terms of therapeutic implications?
SCAN changes the therapeutic focus from targeting traditional motor regions to identifying patient-specific SCAN targets for interventions such as TMS or focused ultrasound. This personalized targeting can yield greater clinical benefits and may offer avenues for disease modification by altering the core network driving both motor and non-motor symptoms.
Rethinking Parkinson’s: The Somato-Cognitive Action Network (SCAN) hypothesis
Q: Can you summarize why the SCAN network is relevant to Parkinson's disease?
The SCAN network provides a bridge between cognitive inputs and motor outputs, and evidence shows that despite Parkinson's being framed as a movement disorder, the disease involves abnormal connectivity within this brain-wide network. Reducing this hyperconnectivity with therapies corresponds to clinical improvement, supporting a network-based pathophysiology rather than a purely motor-centric one.
Distinguishing functional from idiopathic dystonia: A novel approach
Q: Should clinicians start using this method in practice now, or is more evidence needed?
More validation is needed due to the small sample size and the need for quantitative confirmation, but the study provides a promising framework that could be tested in larger cohorts to refine diagnostic accuracy.
Distinguishing functional from idiopathic dystonia: A novel approach
Q: How feasible is this protocol in a real-life clinical setting?
The protocol is feasible and time-bound, roughly 40 minutes total, and uses a sedation protocol similar to MRI under anesthesia, making it potentially adaptable for selected patients outside pure research settings.

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Programming includes insightful discussions surrounding recent advancements in the field of movement disorders, particularly focusing on Parkinson's disease. Episodes cover a range of topics from clinical case studies to psychological aspects influencing patient experiences, such as shame in Parkinson's patients, integrating palliative care in neurological settings, and innovative research on probiotics affecting Parkinson's symptoms. Unique features include in-depth interviews with leading experts and researchers, giving listeners a comprehensive understanding of the latest clinical practices and challenges in the management of movement disorders. This podcast is an essential resource for healthcare professionals and enthusiasts aiming for... more

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