The Advanced Therapeutics in Movement & Related Disorders (ATMRD) Congress is hosted by the Parkinson & Movement Disorder (PMD) Alliance, in partnership with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. It aims to provide discussion among clinicians of all types to enhance movement disorder clinical practices in a refreshing manner for patients, their support network, and clinicians.
The Changing Landscape of Parkinson Disease and New Therapies on the Horizon: Mazen Elkurd, DO
July 3rd 2023The director of the Movement Disorders Center at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, a part of Baylor Scott & White Health, talked about the evolution of treatment for Parkinson disease and the new promising therapies patients may seen over the coming years. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Episode 92: Highlights From the 2023 CMSC, SLEEP, AHS, and ATMRD Annual Meetings
June 30th 2023Mind Moments®, a podcast from NeurologyLive®, brings you exclusive interviews with Amit Bar-Or, MD; Gavin Giovannoni, MBBCh, PhD; Dayna Johnson, PhD, MPH, MSW, MS; John Winkelman, MD, PhD; Laxman Bahroo, DO; Ling Wan-Albert, OTD, OTR/L; Sara Pavitt, MD; and Ali Ezzati, MD. [LISTEN TIME: 28 minutes]
Patient Perspectives and the Importance of Advocacy and Support in Parkinson Disease: Lori DePorter
June 26th 2023At ATMRD 2023, Lori DePorter, global ambassador for the PMD alliance, talked from the patient experience about the need for improved communication between care teams and support groups in Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Contraindicated Medication Use Significantly Impacts Length of Hospitalization in Parkinson Disease
June 14th 2023Patients with Parkinson disease who were inpatients had significant impacts on their length of stay, readmissions, and morbidity after hospitalization when administered contraindicated medications.
Filling a Therapeutic Need in Parkinson Disease: Flexibility With IPX203
June 13th 2023Robert A. Hauser, MD, MBA, director of the Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center at the University of South Florida, provided insight on the therapeutic potential of IPX203, and why it adds flexibility to the treatment of Parkinson disease.
Extended-Release Amantadine Offers More Predictable Good ON Time for Those With Parkinson Disease
June 12th 2023Pooled results of a post hoc analysis from phase 3 studies of amantadine (Gocovri; Supernus) suggest that the therapy offers increased good ON time, and in intervals that are more predictable for patients, compared with placebo.
Increasing Utilization of Deep Brain Stimulation in Clinical Practice: Fiona Gupta, MD
June 12th 2023The assistant professor of neurology and director of the Movement Disorders Outreach Program at Mount Sinai Medical Center shed some light on the use of DBS in the clinic and how it has evolved as a therapeutic option for patients with Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
Survey Suggests Gaps in Communication With Parkinson Disease Care Partners
June 10th 2023A survey of more than 700 Parkinson disease caregivers highlighted the impact their role has on them emotionally, physically, and mentally, and pointed to several areas of need for support from the clinical community.
Care Access Challenges in Parkinson Disease and Movement Disorders: Fiona Gupta, MD
June 10th 2023The assistant professor of neurology and director of the Movement Disorders Outreach Program at Mount Sinai Medical Center spoke about the challenges with access to care in movement disorders. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
The Expansion of Botulinumtoxin in the Clinical Care of Parkinson Disease: Laxman Bahroo, DO
June 10th 2023The professor of neurology and residency program director at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital discussed the value of educating clinicians on the utility of botulinumtoxins in PD care. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Ensuring Good Quality of Life With Good ON Time in Parkinson Disease: Khash Dashtipour, MD, PhD
June 9th 2023The director of the Movement Disorders Division at Loma Linda University discussed the importance of understanding good ON time in Parkinson disease care, and how it can influence quality of life. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Learning From Patients and Looking to the Future of Movement Disorder Care
July 19th 2022Jill Farmer, DO, MPH, director of the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorder Program at Global Neuroscience Institute, spoke at length about the recent ATMRD Congress, the state of care for movement disorders, and her hopes for the horizon of therapy and treatment.
The Need for More Time in Movement Disorder Care: Temitope Lawal, MD
July 19th 2022The neurologist and movement disorders fellow at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center spoke about the need for clinicians to have more time with patients in clinical practice, particularly with those with chronic diseases. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
Drawing From Experience When Treating Parkinson Disease: Temitope Lawal, MD
July 14th 2022The neurologist and movement disorders fellow at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center spoke about how his experience as a caregiver shapes his perspective as a doctor in care for those with movement disorders. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Working With Interdisciplinary Teams in Movement Disorders: Temitope Lawal, MD
July 12th 2022The neurologist and movement disorders fellow at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center shared his experiences engaging with a diverse community of clinicians at the ATMRD Congress and in clinical practice. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]