1. What Is Parkinson’s Disease
What is Parkinson’s Disease? This first presentation in the series is designed to present a broad overview of what Parkinson’s disease is and how it affects an individual. We will briefly review the areas affected in [...]
2. Cause and Prevalence of Parkinson’s Disease
Cause and Prevalence of Parkinson’s Disease This presentation will discuss in detail the prevalence and cause of Parkinson’s disease. Indeed, Parkinson’s disease is remarkably common, affecting about 1 percent of the population.
3. Diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease
Diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease In this presentation we discuss how the diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease is made and describe disorders that are commonly mistaken for Parkinson’s disease.
4. Progression of Parkinson’s Disease
Progression of Parkinson’s Disease In this presentation we discuss how pathology and symptoms progress as Parkinson's disease develops. We will also introduce the Hoehn and Yahr staging system.
5. Medications for the Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease
Medications for the Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease In this presentation we identify the medications used to treat Parkinson's disease and discuss how they work as well as their side effects.
6. Nonpharmacologic Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease
Nonpharmacologic Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease In this video, we discuss non-pharmocological treatments used for Parkinson's disease including diet, exercise, physical therapy and nutritional supplements.
7. Parkinson’s Disease Motor Symptoms
Parkinson’s Disease Motor Symptoms In this video we discuss common motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
8. Cognitive and Mood Disorders in Parkinson’s Disease
Cognitive and Mood Disorders in Parkinson’s Disease This is the first of two videos describing non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. In this video we discuss cognitive and mood disorders as they relate to Parkinson’s disease. [...]
9. Autonomic, Sleep and Other Non-Motor Symptoms in Parkinson’s Disease
Autonomic, Sleep and Other Non-Motor Symptoms in Parkinson’s Disease This is the second of two presentations describing non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. In this video we will discuss symptoms related to the autonomic nervous system, [...]
Ten. Surgical Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease
Surgical Treatment for Parkinson's Disease Learn about surgical treatment options for Parkinson’s disease, focusing on deep brain stimulation. We discuss indications for surgery,methodology, target sites, hardware, programming, risks, benefits, limitations and typical results. [...]