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Parkinson's Disease
Movement Disorders
Deep Brain Stimulation
Dystonia
Essential Tremor
Clinical Trials
Alpha-Synuclein
Biomarkers
Neurology
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
Tremor
Tourette Syndrome
International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
Artificial Intelligence
Neuroimaging
Machine Learning
Stigma
Multiple System Atrophy
Chorea
Huntington's Disease

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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Dr. Divyani Garg speaks with Dr. Hubert H. Fernandez about tavapadon, a once-daily selective dopamine D1/D5 receptor agonist, and what the TEMPO clinical development program tells us about its potential role in Parkinson’s disease (PD). They discuss ... more

Prof. Jeffrey Kordower and Prof. Franziska Richter Assêncio join Prof. Tiago Outeiro to discuss the historical use of animal models in the field of Parkinson's disease. Together they review ethical issues, the value of different types of models, and ... more

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In this new episode of the Hot Topic 'Prodromal synucleinopathies' Dr. Eva Schäffer joins Dr. Eduardo de Pablo Fernández to discuss recent advances, future challenges, and practical clinical advice in prodromal Parkinson's disease.

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In this episode, Dr. Kathryn Yang discusses a case of a young girl with subacute-onset jerky movements with an interesting finding on oculomotor examination, and explores the etiological diagnosis of this peculiar syndrome. Read the article.

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Recent Guests

Eva Schäffer
Consultant neurologist joining from Kiel, Germany
Christian-Albrechts-University Kiel
Episode: Hot Topic: Prodromal Parkinson's disease
Kathryn Yang
Pediatric neurologist and movement disorder specialist
Boston Children's Hospital
Episode: What is it? A young girl with subacute jerky movements
Laura Pérez-Carbonell
Consultant in sleep medicine and neurology
Sleep Disorders Center at Guy's Hospital, London
Episode: Hot Topic: Prodromal synucleinopathies - REM sleep behaviour disorder
Jen Nagao
Neurologist; PhD candidate; focus on translating ERNA biomarker to DBS programming
University of Melbourne
Episode: ERNA: A newer neurophysiological biomarker to automate DBS programming
Lukshwong Bahroo
Professor of Neurology at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
Georgetown University Hospital
Episode: DaxibotulinumtoxinA for cervical dystonia
Todd Gross
Vice President of Clinical Development and Data Science
Revance Therapeutics
Episode: DaxibotulinumtoxinA for cervical dystonia
Asif Doja
Associate Professor, pediatric neurologist
Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Canada
Episode: What is it? Recurrent behavioral arrest and loss of postural reflexes
Cassandra Mulcahy
Music therapist with Berkeley and Temple credentials; based at Yale New Haven Health Bridgeport Hospital
Yale New Haven Health Bridgeport Hospital
Episode: Hot Topic: Music therapy in the rehabilitation of persons with Parkinson's disease
Stefan Mainka
Qualified music therapist; Deputy Head of the Master's program in Music Therapy
Parkinson Center, Berlin; University of the Arts Berlin
Episode: Hot Topic: Music therapy in the rehabilitation of persons with Parkinson's disease

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Nicole Duff
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Orlando Barsottini
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Mix of academia and industry perspectives helps translate research into practice.
Guests bring strong clinical and research credibility, aiding trust and uptake of insights.

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Hot Topic: Prodromal synucleinopathies - REM sleep behaviour disorder
Q: What is the prognostic significance of isolated RBD for development of Parkinson's disease or Lewy body dementia?
Isolated RBD is a strong predictor of later synucleinopathy, with about 75% converting within around 12 years, and the form of Parkinson's presenting with RBD tends to be more aggressive.
Hot Topic: Prodromal Parkinson's disease
Q: How should clinicians communicate prodromal risk to patients given the lack of disease-modifying treatments?
Clinicians should first assess how much the patient wants to know about their risk, explain the current uncertainty about timing of conversion, emphasize that lifestyle factors can influence progression, discuss follow-up plans, and consider including biomarker-based monitoring as appropriate.
Hot Topic: Prodromal Parkinson's disease
Q: What are the most specific prodromal markers clinicians should look for?
The most specific prodromal marker is isolated REM sleep behavior disorder, which carries a high risk for developing Parkinson's disease or related synucleinopathies; other non-motor and subtle motor signs may contribute but are less specific.
Hot Topic: Prodromal Parkinson's disease
Q: What is Prodromal Parkinson's disease and how does it differ from typical Parkinson's disease?
Prodromal Parkinson's disease refers to the phase where abnormal neurodegenerative processes are underway before the classic motor symptoms become manifest, often presenting with non-motor symptoms and early signs like REM sleep behavior disorder. It is distinct from the motor-dominant clinical picture of established Parkinson's disease and currently relies on research criteria rather than routine clinical guidelines.
What is it? A young girl with subacute jerky movements
Q: What was the turning point in this case?
Identifying Caspr2 antibody-associated autoimmune involvement in a post-pubertal patient with OMAS was unusual but neurologically coherent, guiding immunotherapy that led to complete remission.

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A clinically focused show featuring deep dives into movement disorders and Parkinson's-related research, highlighting new biomarkers, treatment modalities, and practical clinical workflows. Episodes frequently center on neuromodulation, pharmacology, surgical risks, rehabilitation strategies, and quality-of-life outcomes, often with expert guests presenting study data, trial results, and real-world insights. Notable strength is its breadth of clinical specialties and researcher perspectives, making it a solid fit for listeners who want evidence-based takeaways and actionable clinical context. A recurring edge is the collaboration between academia and industry voices to translate complex research into practice for movement-disorder care.

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