MDFA Podcast

World renown dementia expert Dr. Marwan Sabbagh will be discussing cognitive issues in patients with Parkinson's disease, Dementia with Lewy Bodies, and Alzheimer's Disease,  and differentiate that from age-related forgetfulness or Mild Cognitive Impairment. During the seminar, the latest breakthroughs in treating dementia and MCI will be discussed, as well as alternative therapies like...

Featuring Dr. Marwan Sabbagh & Dr. Virgilio Gerald Evidente In this expert-led session,  Dr. Sabbagh and Dr. Evidente discuss “Dementia, MCI, or Age-Related Forgetfulness: Treatment and Prevention.” Learn about the latest advances in diagnosing and managing cognitive decline—from normal aging to Alzheimer’s and beyond. Support the show Follow us: Youtube Facebook Website

Hope on the Horizon: New Treatments for Parkinson’s Disease Join Dr. Shannon Chiu from the Mayo Clinic for a special webinar that brings you the latest news in Parkinson’s care. She’ll share exciting updates on breakthrough treatments that are now available—and offer a look at new drugs currently being researched that may soon be approved. This is a unique chance to learn about therapies that coul...

This educational seminar will discuss the latest medical breakthrough in managing Parkinson's disease - the subcutaneous pump infusion therapies. Learn about how this new nonsurgical device can help alleviate your Parkinson's symptoms and improve your quality of life. Support the show Follow us: Youtube Facebook Website

Join Dr. Khashayar Dashtipour and a patient advocate for an insightful Q&A on the Subcutaneous Apomorphine Pump (Onapgo), a groundbreaking non-surgical treatment option for managing Parkinson’s disease symptoms. Support the show Follow us: Youtube Facebook Website

This educational seminar will discuss the latest medical breakthrough in managing Parkinson's disease - the subcutaneous pump infusion therapies. Learn about how this new nonsurgical device can help alleviate your Parkinson's symptoms and improve your quality of life. Support the show Follow us: Youtube Facebook Website

Renowned sleep specialist Dr. Ruchir Patel will discuss some common sleep related issues encountered in Parkinson's and other movement disorders, as well as in normal aging individuals including REM behavior disorder, insomnia, poor sleep, sleep apnea, daytime sleepiness, limb jerking, etc. Drug therapy, supplements, cannabinoids, nonpharmacologic options, proper sleep hygiene, and latest ava...

Dive deep into the connections between Tremor, Parkinson's Disease, Parkinsonism & Dementia with insights from the Brain Bank Program led by Dr. Shill. Dr. Shill will share key findings from 10 years of research on aging and neurodegenerative disorders. This is a rare chance to learn about the groundbreaking work happening in your own community! Support the show Follow us: Youtube Faceboo...

Dr. Marwan Sabbagh will be discussing cognitive issues in patients with Parkinson's disease and parkinsonism, and differentiate that from Alzheimer's disease and age-related forgetfulness. During the seminar, current drug therapies will be discussed, role of supplements in cognitive health, as well as role of exercise. Support the show Follow us: Youtube Facebook Website

➡️ Dr. Marwan Noel Sabbagh is a board-certified neurologist specializing in Alzheimer’s and neurodegenerative diseases. With over 430 scientific articles and leadership in national Alzheimer’s trials, he is the editor-in-chief of Neurology and Therapy and author of several books, including The Alzheimer’s Answer and The Alzheimer’s Prevention Cookbook. He earned his medical degree from the Univers...

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 evi...

Presented by our main speaker, Jeffrey H. Kordower, Ph. D This lecture discusses the pathogenesis of Parkinson’s disease, meaning how and why the pathology occurs. We also went into great details regarding the cell and gene therapies presently being employed in subjects with PD as well as new strategies that are close to entering the clinical pipeline. With regards to the former, both embryonic st...

Presented by our moderator, Dr. Virgilio Gerald H. Evidente  This lecture discusses the pathogenesis of Parkinson’s disease, meaning how and why the pathology occurs. We also went into great details regarding the cell and gene therapies presently being employed in subjects with PD as well as new strategies that are close to entering the clinical pipeline. With regards to the former, both embryonic...

Research has shown that the abnormal protein that accumulates in the cells in Parkinson’s Disease and leads to degeneration of cells is phosphorylated alpha synuclein. Dr. Padma Mahant will be discussing the different ways that alpha synuclein can be detected in different tissues, how these tests can be used to differentiate Parkinson’s disease from other parkinsonian syndromes, and the clinical t...

Ask the Doctor: Questions from the Audience Presented by Dr. Diego Torres-Russotto, MD, FAAN Support the show Follow us: Youtube Facebook Website

Urinary or Urologic Issues in Parkinson's Disease and Parkinsonism This webinar will discuss the various urinary symptoms that patients with Parkinson's disease or parkinsonism experience including frequency of urination, irritable bladder, urgency of urination, urination at night, urinary tract infections, etc. It will also discuss how the various Parkinson's medications affect the...

“The Vibrating Glove Can Control Parkinson’s Symptoms.” This session will discuss the exciting new vibrating glove that he has developed to alleviate tremor, stiffness, abnormal walking, slow body movement and balance problems associated with Parkinson’s Disease and other movement disorders. Hear from Dr. Tass on the vibrating glove and how it can improve your symptoms and quality of life. Support...

“The Vibrating Glove Can Control Parkinson’s Symptoms.” This session will discuss the exciting new vibrating glove that he has developed to alleviate tremor, stiffness, abnormal walking, slow body movement and balance problems associated with Parkinson’s Disease and other movement disorders.   Dr. Tass and Dr. Virgilio Gerald H. Evidente will lead a question and answer session. Support the show Fo...

Doc, Do I have Atypical Parkinsonism? by David Shprecher, DO MSsi Support the show Follow us: Youtube Facebook Website

Memory & Cognitive Issues in Parkinson's and other movement disorders. by Dr. Khashayar Dashtipour Ask The Doctor: Questions From The Audience by Dr. Virgilio Gerald H. Evidente, M.D. Director The program aims to discuss how to recognize and treat cognitive issues in patients with Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders. It will also touch on the different kinds of cognitive impa...

Presentations include: Gastrointestinal symptoms of Parkinson's Disease by Dr. Pinky Agarwal, MD, FAAN Ask The Doctor: Questions From The Audience by Dr. Virgilio Gerald H. Evidente, M.D. Director The webinar will discuss common gastrointestinal issues that Parkinson's disease patients experience including: constipation, irritable bowel, nausea, bloating, poor appetite, reduced sense of...

Sleep Quality and its Impact on Risk and Symptoms of Parkinson's by Ruchir P. Patel, M.D., FACP Ask The Doctor: Questions From The Audience by Dr. Virgilio Gerald H. Evidente Support the show Follow us: Youtube Facebook Website

Presentation include: Breakthrough Therapies for Parkinson’s: the Latest and the Greatest Presented by: Dr. Ramon Rodriguez Ask the Doctor: Questions from the Audience Presented by Dr. Virgilio Gerald H. Evidente, M.D. The webinar will focus on the newest medications currently approved in the treatment of motor and nonmotor symptom of Parkinson's disease, as well as exciting medications being...

Tremor: Drug Options, Wearable Devices, DBS & Focused Ultrasound - Speaker 1 The seminar will discuss the different causes of tremor, as well as pharmacologic, nonpharmacologic and surgical options for tremor. The seminar will also compare and contrast focused ultrasound versus deep brain stimulation for management of tremors not sufficiently controlled with medications. Presenters: Dr. Franci...

Tremor: Drug Options, Wearable Devices, DBS & Focused Ultrasound - Speaker 2 The seminar will discuss the different causes of tremor, as well as pharmacologic, nonpharmacologic and surgical options for tremor. The seminar will also compare and contrast focused ultrasound versus deep brain stimulation for management of tremors not sufficiently controlled with medications. Presenters: Dr. Franci...