Controversies in the Use of Medications, Herbs, and Early DBS for Parkinson's

Movement disorders neurologists Dr. Paarth Shah and Dr. Virgilio Gerald Evidente will be discussing in a panel discussion type of seminar the controversial issues regarding managing Parkinson’s at different stages.
The duo will discuss among others the following: (1) Should levodopa be started early or late in PD?; (2) Should elderly patients be put on dopamine agonists?; (3) How strong is the evidence for efficacy of supplements for PD?; (4) Are natural sources of levodopa better than synthetic levodopa pills?; (5) Can cannabis help PD symptoms and is it safe for PD?; (6) Should deep brain stimulation (DBS) be offered earlier in PD rather than later? If so, how early?

[@steveh1460]

Great and very informative from two very well educated Dr.s. thank you! Very helpful

[@shakinginmyboots1]

This is the best thing I’ve listened to in ages. More frank honest discussions please! And yes it is an art at this point. I hope someday I am not the canvas🙃

[@movementdisordersaz]

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[@berniehelbling2891]

Wow!!! I really agree with you. shakinginmyboots1 -
I just had DBS done.- only negative experience yet- but still some hope- maybe some more programming?- hope just hope-
Unfortunately they’re not telling everything before surgery.
Honest and open discussions like this are very rare!
Mostly commercials from Boston -Abbot etc.-

[@mylesproduction8988]

😃😃 awesome event guys!

[@movementdisordersaz]

Thank you!

[@alecspeer]

QUOTE "this is the management of Parkinson's among specialists like ourselves is an art ... .... there is no wrong way to do this " UNQUOTE
Yes, I've heard that premise - every PD patient is a trial, is an experiment with some amusement (for the specialist) thrown in.
Nice to be so entertaining, eh?