Parkinson Disease

At the 2025 ATMRD Congress, Anissa Mitchell, LCSW, chief program officer at PMD Alliance, discussed immersive, patient-focused sessions aimed at improving clinicians’ empathy, communication, and understanding of Parkinson disease and related disorders.

The advisory board member of the Parkinson's Foundation shared personal insights on how love, present-moment awareness, and hope shaped her approach to living with the Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]

A recent study uncovered existing medications that may lower mortality risk in patients with Parkinson disease, suggesting potential for repurposing in future trials.

Findings from a recently published study may offer clinicians a deeper understanding of the complex relationship between Parkinson disease biology and social or environmental factors.

The chief program officer at PMD Alliance described an interactive program designed to help health care providers better understand the lived experience of patients with Parkinson disease and related movement disorders. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]

A duo of experts discussed a novel hybrid trial approach combining in-home video assessments with traditional visits to improve Parkinson disease research participation and assess a new investigational therapy. [WATCH TIME: 7 minutes]

Findings revealed that dry mouth and falls were reported more frequently in patients with Parkinson disease treated with solifenacin in comparison with pelvic floor muscle exercise-based behavioral therapy.

A study links high ultraprocessed food consumption to increased risks of nonmotor Parkinson's disease symptoms, highlighting potential dietary impacts on neurodegeneration.

The professor of neurological surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine shared his reaction to the recent approval of the Exablate Neuro platform that uses MRI-guided focused ultrasound to treat Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

A groundbreaking trial reveals that subthalamic deep brain stimulation effectively treats isolated dystonia, showing significant long-term motor and mental health improvements.

The movement disorder specialist and patient living with Parkinson disease highlighted the need for a more human-centered approach in managing chronic and progressive movement disorders. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]

The neuropsychiatry researcher at King's College London highlighted significant gender differences in anxiety, depression, quality of life, and social support among patients with PD undergoing deep brain stimulation. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

Exablate Neuro is a noninvasive, MRI-guided focused ultrasound technology designed to treat targeted brain areas without incisions or implanted hardware, offering a lower-risk alternative to traditional surgery.

Laren Becker, MD, PhD, a physician-scientist at Stanford University, discussed how gastrointestinal dysfunction and peripheral dopaminergic activity impact Parkinson disease treatment and progression.

Continuous subcutaneous apomorphine infusion significantly reduces OFF episodes and enhances ON time in Parkinson's disease patients, improving overall health status.

Research reveals that delayed-release amantadine significantly reduces Parkinson disease symptoms and medication use, offering patients improved quality of life.

A physician assistant specializing in Parkinson disease shared key clinical considerations for selecting and educating patients about on-demand therapies for the movement disorder.

At ATMRD 2025, a patient advocate living with PD and advisory board member of the Parkinson's Foundation outlined key nonpharmacologic tools that have supported her care journey. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

The neurologist at Christiana Care discussed how focused ultrasound may be emerging as a preferred, less invasive treatment option for essential tremor, especially in older patients with comorbidities. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

The director of the Movement Disorders Clinic at Houston Methodist Hospital discussed the distinct features, progression, and clinical implications of psychosis in Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

The movement disorder neurologist at University of Rochester Medical Center outlined a 5-pillar model that emphasized holistic care, patient-centered communication, and proactive support in movement disorders. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

The professor of psychology at Avila University discussed how cognitive behavioral therapy and social support can help to improve quality of life for individuals with Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

The chief program officer at PMD Alliance discussed the value of combining experiential learning and holistic care strategies to support advanced therapeutics in Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

A recent analysis reveals significant links between sleep, quality of life, and daily activities in patients with Parkinson disease, highlighting benefits of Vyalev treatment.

Daniel Irizarry, MD, a former physician and patient living with PD, discussed how hands-on simulation training could enhance clinician empathy and improve treatment strategies.