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Parkinson Weekly

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Parkinson's Disease
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Mediterranean Diet
Neurology
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Parkinson Disease
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Mucuna Pruriens
The Parkinson Plan
Levodopa
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Parkinson Weekly is your go-to podcast for the latest insights in Parkinson’s disease. Each week, Professor Bas Bloem, Consultant Neurologist in the Department of Neurology at Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, takes you through his chosen “Article of the Week” – highlighting new research, clinical perspectives, and what it means for patients, carers, and healthcare professionals.

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🎙️ We’re back with episode 33 of Parkinson Weekly, hosted by Prof. Bas Bloem.

In Episode 33 of Parkinson Weekly, Prof. Bas Bloem discusses a newly published multidisciplinary allied health guideline for people living with Parkinson’s disease.

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🎙️ We’re back with episode 32 of Parkinson Weekly, hosted by Prof. Bas Bloem.

In Episode 32 of Parkinson Weekly, Prof. Bas Bloem returns with the third Parkinson Weekly Helpdesk, answering three insightful questions from listeners.

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🎙️ We’re back with episode 31 of Parkinson Weekly, hosted by Prof. Bas Bloem.

In Episode 31 of Parkinson Weekly, Prof. Bas Bloem explores an often overlooked but deeply important aspect of Parkinson’s disease: shame. Discussing a thought-provoking ... more

🎙️ We’re back with episode 30 of Parkinson Weekly, hosted by Prof. Bas Bloem.

In Episode 30, Prof. Bas Bloem explores orthostatic hypotension — the significant drop in blood pressure that can occur when standing up, commonly affecting people with P... more

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Host of Parkinson Weekly; Consultant Neurologist in the Department of Neurology at Radboud University Medical Center (and related roles mentioned across episodes)

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EP 32 - The Parkinson Weekly Helpdesk
Q: Third question about reduced lifespan and how to discuss it with patients and families?
Lifespan discussions should be honest yet hopeful, emphasizing quality of life over quantity of years, and recognizing common causes of death such as falls, swallowing problems, and infections; multidisciplinary care (e.g., Parkinson Net) can improve longevity and reduce complications.
EP 32 - The Parkinson Weekly Helpdesk
Q: Second question about perception in Parkinson's, why is altered perception important in therapy?
Perception issues like hearing, proprioception, and vision affect therapy outcomes; therapists should address these perception problems directly and consider tools like Voice Trainer apps and vibrotactile therapy, though robust clinical trial evidence for some newer therapies is still needed.
EP 32 - The Parkinson Weekly Helpdesk
Q: And the question by one of the listeners is, can we directly measure dopamine changes when people engage with art?
The host explains that measuring dopamine changes in individuals during engagement with art is technically difficult, but research groups are looking at brain changes and dopaminergic activity in healthy people on dopaminergic drugs to understand how creativity or perception of art may shift, while stressing that artistic creativity ultimately depends on intrinsic motivation.
EP 29 - The Parkinson Weekly Helpdesk
Q: Can cognitive training help delay cognitive decline in Parkinson's?
Cognitive training can offer symptomatic relief, improve self-management, reduce stress, and boost confidence, but there is currently no conclusive evidence that it slows the progression of cognitive decline in Parkinson's; it should be pursued as a beneficial activity that you enjoy and can adhere to.
EP 29 - The Parkinson Weekly Helpdesk
Q: What is the position on Mucuna pruriens as a source of levodopa?
Mucuna pruriens provides levodopa similar to pharmaceutical versions but without the standard helper drug, which can lead to less reliable dosing and potency. It may be preferable where standard medications are unavailable, and some patients have successfully used it in combination with regular levodopa, though this approach requires careful management due to dosing variability.

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A clinically focused weekly show led by a renowned neurologist who builds each episode around an Article of the Week. The host translates academic findings, trials, and clinical observations into practical insights for patients, caregivers, and professionals. Across episodes, topics span disease-modifying strategies, dietary and lifestyle influences, medication management (including levodopa and alternatives), non-motor symptoms, and emerging research tools like digital biomarkers. While the format is anchored by one expert, conversations often weave in patient anecdotes, literature context, and considerations for real-world care delivery. A standout throughline is rigorous, evidence-based discussion balanced with clinical experience, prese... more

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