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Beyond the gene: Targeting neuroinflammation in Huntington's disease Jul 06, 2026

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Dr. Sarah Camargos is joined by Dr. Rajeev Kumar to explore early research on targeting neuroinflammation in Huntington's disease. Dr. Kumar delves into the intricacies of the complement cascade, highlighting the pivotal role of C1q as the recognition molecule at the top of this immune system chain reaction and how ANX005 aims to prevent the initiation of the cascade. He further discusses the implications of biomarker advancements and safety protocols in moving towards more effective treatments for Huntington's disease. Read the article. Journal CME is available until June 30, 2027.

Better understanding functional movement disorders • 2024 MDS Congress Oct 07, 2024

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Dr. Alexander Lehn breaks down functional movement disorders; what is happening in the brain, what are the potential risk factors and what future treatments and clinical trials we have to look forward to.

Biomarkers and basic science research • 2024 MDS Congress Oct 07, 2024

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Prof. Brit Mollenhauer shares her excitement about basic science, including biomarker research, and how she believes MDS’s diversity can help foster more collaboration between clinicians and basic scientists.

Biomarker Updates: A conversation on biomarkers and diagnostics of Parkinson's disease and related disorders Apr 01, 2024

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In this episode, Dr. David Burn shares his views with Prof. Tiago Outeiro on the topic of diagnostic and biomarkers in PD and atypical parkinsonism, and how these may impact the clinical practice. Recorded at the MDS-ES Focused Workshop: Diagnostic and Progression Biomarkers in Parkinson’s Disease and Atypical Parkinsonism, Feb. 29 - Mar. 02, 2024.

Biomarker Updates: Ongoing pharmacological developments in Parkinson’s disease and related disorders Apr 01, 2024

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In this episode, Prof. Olivier Rascol provides an overview of his presentation at the MDS-ES Focused Workshop: Diagnostic and Progression Biomarkers in Parkinson’s Disease and Atypical Parkinsonism, and discusses his view on ongoing efforts for the development of novel therapeutic strategies for Parkinson's disease and related synucleinopathies.

Biomarker Updates: The immune system in Parkinson’s disease Apr 01, 2024

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In this episode, Prof. Romero Ramos provides an overview of her presentation at the MDS-ES Focused Workshop: Diagnostic and Progression Biomarkers in Parkinson’s Disease and Atypical Parkinsonism, and discusses the role of the immune system in Parkinson's disease.

Biomarker Updates: The Parkinson's disease pandemic Apr 01, 2024

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In this episode. Prof. Bas Bloem provides an overview of the topics covered in his lecture at the MDS-ES Focused Workshop: Diagnostic and Progression Biomarkers in Parkinson’s Disease and Atypical Parkinsonism, and discusses how biomarkers may help us identify patients and select adequate therapeutic strategies.

Basic Science Updates in Movement Disorders | Congress 2022 Oct 01, 2022

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Which emerging areas of movement disorders research are set to advance in the coming years? And how is that already beginning to affect clinical care? Prof. Jose Obeso shares about this and other key scienctific shifts with Prof. Tiago Outeiro.

Award Replay: MDS Criteria for the diagnosis of Multiple System Atrophy: New features and implications Sep 17, 2022

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A re-release of the episode featuring the recently-awarded "Best Review article of 2022 from the Movement Disorders journal" article, titled "The Movement Disorder Society Criteria for the Diagnosis of Multiple System Atrophy." Read the article.

Bilateral focused ultrasound thalamotomy for essential tremor, is it safe? Mar 14, 2022

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Prof. Andres Lozano shares the results of the phase 2 clinical trial showing safety and feasibility of the staged bilateral MR-guided focus ultrasound thalamotomy in 10 patients. Read the article.

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