MDFA Podcast
The mission of the MDFA is to enrich the lives of those with movement disorders. MDFA’s vision is to support those with movement disorders using research, education and community.
Podcasting since 2023 • 17 episodes
MDFA Podcast
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Controversies in the Use of Medications, Herbs, and Early DBS for Parkinson's
Movement disorders neurologists Dr. Paarth Shah and Dr. Virgilio Gerald Evidente will be discussing in a panel discussion type of seminar the controversial issues regarding managing Parkinson’s at different stages.The duo will discuss am...
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Stem Cell & Gene Therapy for Parkinson's & Other Movement Disorders: How Close Are We to a Cure? Part II
Presented by our moderator, Dr. Virgilio Gerald H. Evidente This lecture discusses the pathogenesis of Parkinson’s disease, meaning how and why the pathology occurs.We also went into great details regarding the cell and gen...
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Stem Cell & Gene Therapy for Parkinson's & Other Movement Disorders: How Close Are We to a Cure? Part I
Presented by our main speaker, Jeffrey H. Kordower, Ph.DThis lecture discusses the pathogenesis of Parkinson’s disease, meaning how and why the pathology occurs.We also went into great details regarding the cell and gene therapi...
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Detecting and Targeting Alpha Synuclein: Are We on a Path Toward a Cure for Parkinson's?
Research has shown that the abnormal protein that accumulates in the cells in Parkinson’s Disease and leads to degeneration of cells is phosphorylated alpha synuclein. Dr. Padma Mahant will be discussing the different ways that alpha synuclein ...
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Urinary or Urologic Issues in Parkinson's Disease and Parkinsonism - Part 2
Urinary or Urologic Issues in Parkinson's Disease and ParkinsonismThis webinar will discuss the various urinary symptoms that patients with Parkinson's disease or parkinsonism experience including frequency of urination, irritable bladd...
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