Associate Professor of Neurology; Codirector, Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Division; Neurology Assistant Clerkship Director; and Vice Chair for Education, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University
Balancing Approved Therapies and Patient Preference in Parkinson Disease
March 28th 2025An expert discusses the importance of collaborating with patients, emphasizing the value of leading with data when educating them on the efficacy of treatments, and highlights the role of providers in supporting patients as they discover the medications and supplements that work best for them, while advocating for and protecting patients to ensure they can seek the best quality of life.
Providing a Holistic Approach to Parkinson Disease Care
March 28th 2025An expert discusses the various forms of therapy offering nutritional support, including exercise and supplements, emphasizing that supplemental therapy, along with medication, is most effective, and highlights the potential benefits of the Mediterranean diet for Parkinson disease.
Exciting Pipeline Therapeutics for Parkinson Disease
March 21st 2025An expert discusses upcoming advancements in Parkinson disease treatments, including the potential release of the ND0612 pump later this year, demonstrating efficacy comparable to oral carbidopa/levodopa, the dopamine agonist tavapadon, CVN424 as a novel therapy not targeting the dopamine pathway, and ongoing stem cell and gene therapy developments, with stem cells capable of creating dopamine-producing cells entering phase 3 studies.
Recent Medical Advancements: Opportunities and Considerations
March 14th 2025An expert discusses the extended form of carbidopa/levodopa (Crexont) for managing OFF episodes, highlighting trial results that show decreased OFF time and increased ON time, as well as the use of subcutaneous loading of medications in Parkinson disease, which was well tolerated with skin issues as the main adverse effects and resulted in increased ON time without worsening dyskinesia.
Parkinson Disease: Prevalence and Impact of OFF Episodes and Dyskinesia
March 14th 2025An expert discusses how providers can accurately track episodes of OFF and dyskinesia, highlighting their impact on patients physically, socially, and psychologically, including the challenges dyskinesia poses for sleep and fine motor tasks.
Unmet Needs and Improving Diagnosis of Dyskinesia in Parkinson Disease
The expert panel reviews unmet needs in treatment and management of dyskinesia and shares advice for physicians treating patients with Parkinson disease.
Surgical Options and Emerging Treatments for Parkinson Disease
Drs Fernando Pagan, Robert A. Hauser, and Daniel Kremens highlight existing and emerging surgical and pharmacological options for treatment of dyskinesia in Parkinson disease.
Use of Other Amantadine Formulations in Parkinson Disease
The expert neurology panel shares their clinical experience with different formulations of amantadine in management of dyskinesia in patients with Parkinson disease.
Amantadine DR/ER for Dyskinesia in Parkinson Disease: Safety Profile and Ideal Patient
The expert panel reviews the safety profile of amantadine DR/ER and who may be an ideal patient for its use in patients with Parkinson disease experiencing dyskinesia.
Studies With Amantadine-DR/ER for Treatment of Dyskinesia
The expert neurology panel discusses clinical trial data of amantadine-DR/ER in treatment of dyskinesia and OFF episodes in Parkinson disease.
Amantadine Formulations in Treatment of Dyskinesia in Parkinson Disease
Drs William G. Ondo and Rajesh Pahwa analyze the pharmacokinetics of different formulations of amantadine for treatment of dyskinesia in Parkinson disease.
Treatment of Dyskinesia in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease
Drs Rajesh Pahwa, Daniels Kremens and Fernando Pagan provide an overview of current treatment options for treatment of dyskinesia in patients with Parkinson’s Disease.
Challenges in Balancing Treatment of OFF Episodes and Dyskinesia in Parkinson Disease
The expert panel highlights challenges in treatment of OFF episodes and dyskinesia together and long-term consequences of delaying treatment for dyskinesia in patients with Parkinson disease.
Diagnosis of Dyskinesia and Impact on Quality of Life of Patients With Parkinson Disease
The expert panel shares strategies for accurate clinical diagnosis of dyskinesia in patients with Parkinson disease and discusses how dyskinesia may impact the quality of life.
Pathophysiology of Dyskinesia in Parkinson Disease
Drs William G. Ondo and Robert A. Hauser discuss the understanding of pathophysiology and clinical features of dyskinesia in patients with Parkinson disease.
Challenges With Parkinson Disease Treatments
Drs Rajesh Pahwa and Daniel E. Kremens discuss challenges with Parkinson disease treatment and management of motor fluctuations, dyskinesia and OFF episodes in patients.
Use of Parkinson Disease Treatments and Identification of OFF Episodes in Clinical Practice
The expert panel discusses advances in formulations of carbidopa/levodopa and identification of OFF and ON time in patients with Parkinson disease.