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ERNA: A newer neurophysiological biomarker to automate DBS programming Aug 03, 2026

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In this episode, Dr. Mitra Afshari speaks with Dr. Jen Nagao about her latest work highlighting the automation of subthalamic deep brain stimulation (DBS) with Evoked Resonant Neural Activity (ERNA) in Parkinson’s disease. They discuss the potential benefits of ERNA over beta power in the operating room and future opportunities to explore this newer neurophysiological marker for DBS programming. Read the article. Journal CME is available until June 30, 2027.

End of life preferences of people with Parkinson's disease Jun 15, 2026

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Ms. Nicole Duff and Dr. Marjan Meinders discuss end of life preferences of people with Parkinson’s disease. Together they discuss the ways that end-of-life records could be sourced, as well as what information could be found in the end-of-life record. They further dive into the differences between specific European countries and the reasons around the low rate of end-of-life records for people with Parkinson's disease.

Effects of a probiotic on Parkinson's disease symptoms Jan 19, 2026

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Dr. Sara Schaefer is joined by Dr. Valentina Leta and Dr. Ray Chaudhuri to discuss their randomized controlled trial on the effects of probiotic use on inflammation, motor, and non-motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease. Journal CME is available until December 18, 2026
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Electrophysiology with a focus on cortical myoclonus May 05, 2025

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Prof. Marina de Koning-Tijssen interviews Professors Anna Latorre and Shabbir Merchant on the topic of electrophysiology, with a focus on cortical myoclonus. Together they discuss the potential applications of electrophysiology for myoclonus in clinical practice. They also explore the complex interface between cortical myoclonus and epilepsy.

Dystonia Series: Current and future approaches to treatment of dystonia Mar 13, 2023

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In part 5 of the Dystonia Special Series, Dr. Francesca Morgante interviews Dr. Jill Ostrem about current and future approaches to treatment of dystonia.

Dystonia Series: Unraveling the neural routes of dystonia Mar 06, 2023

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In part 4 of the Dystonia Special Series, Dr. Francesca Morgante interviews Dr. Anna Sadnicka on the neural roots of dystonia.

Dystonia Series: Genetic landscape of dystonia Feb 20, 2023

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In part 3 of the Dystonia Special Series, Dr. Francesca Morgante interviews Prof. Carolyn Sue on the Genetic landscape of dystonia.

Dystonia Series: Pearls on diagnosis and phenomenology Jan 23, 2023

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In part 1 of the Dystonia Special Series, Dr. Francesca Morgante interviews Dr. Miryam Carecchio on pearls on diagnosis and phenomenology of dystonic syndrome.

Electroconvulsive therapy in movement disorders Apr 01, 2021

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Dr. Sara Schaefer discusses with Dr. Pedro Garcia Ruiz his recent paper in Movement Disorders Clinical Practice discussing the history and data behind the use of electroconvulsive therapy in Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders. Read the article

Education at the MDS | Congress 2019 Oct 18, 2019

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As part of the MDS Congress 2019 Special Issue, Dr. Sara Schaefer interviews Dr. Ronald Postuma about all of the educational offerings through the MDS, as well as new projects of the MDS Education Committee.

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