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DaxibotulinumtoxinA for cervical dystonia Jul 27, 2026

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Dr. Todd Gross and Dr. Laxman Bahroo discuss with Dr. Sara Schaefer the real-world use of daxibotulinumtoxinA in patients with cervical dystonia following initial clinical trials and FDA approval. Read the article.

Current microbiome research for Parkinson's disease • 2025 MDS Congress Oct 27, 2025

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Prof. Paul Wilmes breaks down his #mdscongress talk discussing the recent studies on the influences of the gut microbiome on PD. He also dives into future goals and what interventions may be beneficial for PD.

Current status of functional neurosurgery • 2025 MDS Congress Oct 27, 2025

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There have been major breakthroughs in functional neurosurgery. Prof. Jill Ostrem breaks down the latest updates in the field, specifically surrounding adaptive DBS.

Decoding epilepsy dyskinesia syndrome: Clinical clues and genotypic spectrum Sep 08, 2025

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In this episode, we dive into the world of epilepsy dyskinesia syndrome (EDS) with our guest, Dr. Darius Ebrahimi-Fakhari. Listen as he unpacks the findings from one of the largest multinational studies to date, involving over 600 patients across 25 countries. Read the article.

Defining Parkinson's disease: where we are, where we are headed Jan 13, 2025

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Dr. Michele Matarazzo interviews Dr. Victor Fung, President of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society and lead author of the recent viewpoint published in the Movement Disorders journal. Together, they explore the biological definition and classification of Parkinson's disease, discussing its key insights, future prospects, and the implications of recent advances in the field. Read the article.

Deep brain stimulation for GBA-related Parkinson's disease: is it a reasonable option? Jan 15, 2024

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In this special issue Dr. Avenali and Prof. Valente share the results on a large cohort study investigating the results and risks of deep brain stimulation in people with Parkinson's disease carrying a GBA mutation. Read the article

Deep brain stimulation in Parkinson's disease with cognitive impairment: real-world evidence May 01, 2023

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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has long been considered a risky procedure for people with Parkinson's disease and cognitive impairment. In this interview, Dr. Miocinovic presents real-world data, showing that DBS might be safe and useful in carefully selected patients with moderate cognitive impairment. Read the article.

Deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease dementia: are we there yet? Dec 12, 2022

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Dr. Michele Matarazzo interviews Prof. Marjan Jahanshahi on the long term results of the clinical trial of deep brain stimulation of the nucleus basalis of Meynert in people with Parkinson's disease dementia. In the discussion Prof. Jahanshahi shares thoughts on the future directions of the field. Read the article.

Deep brain stimulation for Parkinson, beyond motor improvement: Social and occupational outcomes Sep 22, 2020

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In this interview, Prof. Günther Deuschl highlights the main results of the EARLYSTIM project, focusing on non-motor outcomes, and especially on the effects of DBS on Social and Occupational Functioning in Parkinson's Disease. Read the article

Definition and characteristics of early onset PSP: A different disease? Oct 14, 2019

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In this interview with Dr. Edwin Jabbari, we highlight the results of his study on the definition and genetic and neuropathological characteristics of early onset progressive supranuclear palsy. The full study is available on the September 2019 issue of the Movement Disorders journal. Read the article

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