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There is currently no treatment that can halt or even slow the progression of Lewy body disease. Dr. Norihito Uemura discusses the potential disease-modifying effects of perampanel, an AMPA receptor antagonist, in inhibiting α-synuclein propagation. @touteiro@MDJ_Journal https://t.co/oU0MqBNFI9
“Pediatric and Early-Onset Movement Disorders in Daily Practice” and “Infusion Therapies: Management in Advanced Parkinson’s Disease” are among the most anticipated sessions at the EAN Congress. What sessions are you most looking forward to? https://t.co/tGdSzhCRDG
3-month-old twins being treated for epileptic encephalopathy abruptly develop episodic yet persistent involuntary hand and mouth movements. Videos in MDS’s latest interactive course clearly showcase phenomenology for both patients and clues to possible causes. https://t.co/NUM0nB5uaD
Have impactful new data to share? Late-Breaking Abstracts provide an opportunity to present significant research developments at #MDSCongress. Submit before July 1. https://t.co/UK9yr7ZE6k
A 9-year-old boy presents with developmental delays and irregular involuntary movements throughout the body. Test your knowledge with this interesting case by working through the history, phenomenology, and differential diagnosis. https://t.co/GyJRDvKb4X
New insights into the spectrum and frequency of co- and multi-pathologies in idiopathic and genetic PD and their impact on disease initiation and progression. https://t.co/H1F6Oq9u3B
Meta-analysis of 9 studies reporting Burke-Fahn-Marsden subscores for speech/swallowing pre- and post-deep brain stimulation for dystonia showed consistent improvement after DBS treatment (at 6-36 months). More precise measures of speech in dystonia are needed. @MDJ_Journal https://t.co/zLx5A6DbXc
Your patients and care partners can get involved in improving movement disorder care worldwide through MDS! Their input helps shape better care and research: https://t.co/GvRenH1mKZ
Patients with isolated dystonia, but not those with combined, showed measurable improvement in speech/swallowing after DBS treatment, per a retrospective cohort study supported by @movedisorder Voice, Speech, and Swallowing Movement Disorders Study Group. https://t.co/PsJUq0QxMw
What topics matter most in your field today? Submit suggestions for the 2027 International Congress and regional education courses to help shape future MDS education.
Congress suggestions: https://t.co/gABe3DOCKC
Regional suggestions: https://t.co/C4mtcB2yVv
A low amount of people with PD have end-of-life records. Dr. Marjan Meinders shares why this might be, and the importance of health care professionals having these conversations early with their patients and their families. https://t.co/vizvOO3AEv
Learn the intricacies of patient selection, initial and advanced programming strategies, device-specific management, and systematic troubleshooting. https://t.co/1uqNOVa8wF
Here's why Dr. Giorgia Sciacca is looking forward to the EAN Congress focused workshop on the current role and future perspectives of neuromodulation in PD and dementia with Lewy bodies, highlighting where innovation is shaping the future of care. #MDSatEAN. https://t.co/uzRDwZmKyu