Jeff Bronstein - Parkinson's Disease: An update on what causes it and new treatments

Presentation by Jeff Bronstein, MD, PhD, Director of the Levine Movement DIsorder Center at UCLA at the 2024 Parkinson Association of Santa Barbara symposium on where Parkinson's research is heading, providing an update on causes and treatments for Parkinson's Disease.

[@pembree8849]

appreciate the presentation!

[@rosemaryclarke6250]

That was an excellent presentation. Very clearly explained. Thank you

[@Had2Listen]

Appreciate the content. Question: Why has the research community neglected comment or positive support for the electrical and red light wearable devices either available or being studied ?

[@kweigl]

While I understand that stem cells may be converted to dopaminergic cells and generate Dopamine after implantation, I do not understand how the wiring of the pathways (nigro-striatal etc.) gets instructed and implemented?

[@kronstudios]

have you tested mushrooms?

[@user-pp8ss5uf5n]

I have read that nicotine patches may be helpful.

[@tomsale5142]

Highly related to OCD ADHD..

[@deborahsmouse368]

Good infom

[@kittycat-hdb]

Tested mushrooms for what?😂

[@Ikr2025]

The dyskinesia is worse than the tremor itself

[@dianekmk]

This is why I haven't gone on levadopa yet