Parkinson Weekly
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.
Have a question you’d like Bas to answer on the podcast? Email us at parkinsonweekly@gmail.com – we’d love to hear from you.
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Parkinson Weekly
EP 14 - Artificial intelligence — Great Promises & Great Concerns
🎙️ We’re back with the fourteenth episode of Parkinson Weekly, hosted by Prof. Bas Bloem.
In this week’s episode, Bas delves into the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence and its growing influence on Parkinson’s disease care and healthcare in general. He explores how AI-driven tools offer remarkable new possibilities — from earlier diagnosis to personalised treatment strategies — while also highlighting the ethical, clinical, and practical concerns that come with relying on algorithms in healthcare. Bas reflects on how the promise of AI must be balanced with caution, transparency, and rigorous scientific validation.
Have a question you’d like Bas to answer in a future episode? Email us at parkinsonweekly@gmail.com – we’d love to hear from you.