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Botulinum Neurotoxin Injections for the Treatment of Dystonia
Movement disorder specialist H.A. 'Buz' Jinnah, MD, PhD discusses how botulinum neurotoxin injection therapy for dystonia works, what factors can influence the outcome of treatment and the chance of side effects and answers questions about how to achieve optimal results.
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Dystonia Caregiver
zhlédnutí 204Před 2 měsíci
This educational webinar focuses on dystonia caregivers and the steps they should consider in taking care of their needs. The speaker for this program is Natalie Hellmers, PhD, RN, ACNP-BC, Nurse Practitioner of Weill Cornell Medicine, Department of Neurology.
2024 DMRF Funding Announcement: Abigail Wilson, PhD, University College London
zhlédnutí 62Před 2 měsíci
In her study, An In Vivo Drug Repurposing Screen to Identify Novel Treatments for DYT-TOR1A Dystonia, Dr. Wilson aims to find new drug treatments for patients with DYT-TOR1A dystonia. In this video, she explains how using fly models with the same genetic mutation, she will test medications used for other disorders to see if they positively impact the dystonia symptoms. She hopes this will facil...
2024 DMRF Funding Announcement: Lucia Feldmann, MD, Charité Hospital
zhlédnutí 77Před 2 měsíci
In her study, Naturalistic Neurophysiology for DBS Therapy Improvement in Dystonia, Dr. Feldmann will explore the effectiveness of deep brain stimulation (DBS) by using a sensing-enabled neurostimulator to record brain electrical activity in dystonia. In this video, she explains how this study could lead to the development of personalized therapy for dystonia. For more information about dystoni...
2024 DMRF Funding Announcement: Christian Schlieker, PhD, Yale University
zhlédnutí 171Před 2 měsíci
In his study, Systematic Identification of Cellular Networks Underlying Dystonia, Dr. Schlieker intends to identify the genetic networks involved in DYT-TOR1A dystonia. In this video, Dr. Schlieker explains how this study will explore disease-causing gene networks that could become novel drug targets for treating dystonia, a neurological disorder that causes excessive, involuntary muscle contra...
2024 DMRF Funding Announcement: Katya Lohmann, PhD & Laura Scorr, MD
zhlédnutí 85Před 2 měsíci
Drs. Lohmann and Scorr are combining their extensive scientific resources and expertise to explore a less studied aspect of dystonia: the immune system function. In this video, they detail why they believe this study will lead to better diagnosis and treatment of dystonia, a neurological disorder that causes excessive, involuntary muscle contractions. For more information about dystonia researc...
2024 DMRF Funding Announcement: Meike van der Heijden, PhD, Virginia Tech University
zhlédnutí 70Před 2 měsíci
In her study, Relationship Between Cerebellar Purkinje and Nuclei Cell Spike Signals in Dystonia, Dr. van der Heijden seeks to further explore the neural mechanisms in the cerebellum that cause dystonia. In this video, she explains how by using mouse models to examine two different cell types found in the cerebellum, she hopes to uncover how changes in brain signals can cause dystonia. For more...
2024 DMRF Funding Announcement: Noreen Bukhari-Parlakturk, MD, PhD, Duke University
zhlédnutí 84Před 2 měsíci
In her study, Accelerating Personalized TMS Therapy for Focal Hand Dystonia, Dr. Bukhari-Parlakturk will explore the effectiveness of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) as a non-invasive treatment for dystonia. In this video, she explains her plans to test the clinical effectiveness of this treatment on patients with focal hand dystonia and hopes to leverage her findings into a phase III c...
Rapid On-Set Dystonia Parkinsonism - An Overview
zhlédnutí 435Před 3 měsíci
Join us for a conversation about rapid on-set dystonia parkinsonism (RDP) with our panel of experts.
DOD CDMRP Webinar Overview of Application Process
zhlédnutí 87Před 4 měsíci
An overview of the Department of Defense's Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program
Crystal Edmonds Talks About Virtual Dystonia Zoo Day
zhlédnutí 66Před 9 měsíci
Don't miss Virtual Dystonia Zoo Day! October 14 at 11 A.M. Central Time Join Crystal Edmonds and other DMRF supporters across the country to raise awareness of dystonia, funds to support the DMRF & connect the community so that no one has to face dystonia alone. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to help those who are living in isolation and to bring awareness to a cause that is often over...
Martha Murphy Explains Virtual Dystonia Zoo Day
zhlédnutí 127Před 9 měsíci
Don't miss Virtual Dystonia Zoo Day! October 14 at 11 A.M. Central Time Join Martha Murphy and other DMRF supporters across the country to raise awareness of dystonia, funds to support the DMRF & connect the community so that no one has to face dystonia alone. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to help those who are living in isolation and to bring awareness to a cause that is often overlo...
Jon Davis is Riding4us
zhlédnutí 78Před 11 měsíci
Jon Davis is Riding4us
Jon Davis is Riding4us
zhlédnutí 75Před 11 měsíci
Jon Davis is Riding4us
Legacy of DYT1 Webinar 11 16 22
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Legacy of DYT1 Webinar 11 16 22
Dystonia & Physical Therapy
zhlédnutí 2,9KPřed rokem
Dystonia & Physical Therapy
Lolly Lardpop is Ready for Virtual Dystonia Zoo Day!
zhlédnutí 218Před rokem
Lolly Lardpop is Ready for Virtual Dystonia Zoo Day!
Living with Cervical Dystonia
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Living with Cervical Dystonia
AbbVie Supports Dystonia Zoo Days!
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AbbVie Supports Dystonia Zoo Days!
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Supports Dystonia Zoo Days!
zhlédnutí 253Před rokem
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Supports Dystonia Zoo Days!
Merz Therapeutics Supports Dystonia Zoo Days!
zhlédnutí 292Před rokem
Merz Therapeutics Supports Dystonia Zoo Days!
Dystonia Zoo Days are for Everyone!
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Dystonia Zoo Days are for Everyone!
Day 2 Q&A and Conclusion -- Dystonia Coalition
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Day 2 Q&A and Conclusion Dystonia Coalition
Non Invaise Neuromodulation to Study Long Term Plasticity Mechanisms in Task Specific Dystonia -- DC
zhlédnutí 260Před rokem
Non Invaise Neuromodulation to Study Long Term Plasticity Mechanisms in Task Specific Dystonia DC
Patient Advocacy Group Update & Plans -- Dystonia Coalition
zhlédnutí 103Před rokem
Patient Advocacy Group Update & Plans Dystonia Coalition
Dystonia Coalition: Where are we now & where are we going -- Dystonia Coalition
zhlédnutí 123Před rokem
Dystonia Coalition: Where are we now & where are we going Dystonia Coalition
Proteomic Characterization of Dystonia -- Dystonia Coalition
zhlédnutí 154Před rokem
Proteomic Characterization of Dystonia Dystonia Coalition
Career Development Program Goals & Selection Criteria -- Dystonia Coalition
zhlédnutí 80Před rokem
Career Development Program Goals & Selection Criteria Dystonia Coalition
Pilot Project: Goals & Selection Criteria -- Dystonia Coalition
zhlédnutí 61Před rokem
Pilot Project: Goals & Selection Criteria Dystonia Coalition
Day 2 Welcoming Remarks -- Dystonia Coalition
zhlédnutí 35Před rokem
Day 2 Welcoming Remarks Dystonia Coalition

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