Parkinson Disease

Experts shared their clinical perspectives on trending topics in the treatment and management of movement disorders at the 4th Annual Advanced Therapeutics in Movement and Related Disorders (ATMRD) Congress.

At the 2025 ATMRD Congress, a patient advocate living with Parkinson disease emphasized the importance of amplifying patient voices at educational conferences for movement disorders. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

The physician assistant specializing in Parkinson disease talked about how comorbidities and patient preference guide clinical decisions in prescribing on-demand therapies for Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

The CEO and cofounder of LSVT Global highlighted the importance of clinicians referring their patients with Parkinson disease early to evidence-based physical therapies, occupational therapies, and speech therapies. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

At the 2025 ATMRD Congress, Anissa Mitchell, LCSW, chief program officer at PMD Alliance, discussed immersive, patient-focused sessions aimed at improving clinicians’ empathy, communication, and understanding of Parkinson disease and related disorders.

The medical director of CNS clinical cevelopment at AskBio discussed long-term data presented at ATMRD from the company’s phase 1b trial assessing the investigational gene therapy AB-1005 in Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]

The advisory board member of the Parkinson's Foundation shared personal insights on how love, present-moment awareness, and hope shaped her approach to living with the Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]

A recent study uncovered existing medications that may lower mortality risk in patients with Parkinson disease, suggesting potential for repurposing in future trials.

Findings from a recently published study may offer clinicians a deeper understanding of the complex relationship between Parkinson disease biology and social or environmental factors.

The chief program officer at PMD Alliance described an interactive program designed to help health care providers better understand the lived experience of patients with Parkinson disease and related movement disorders. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]

A duo of experts discussed a novel hybrid trial approach combining in-home video assessments with traditional visits to improve Parkinson disease research participation and assess a new investigational therapy. [WATCH TIME: 7 minutes]

Findings revealed that dry mouth and falls were reported more frequently in patients with Parkinson disease treated with solifenacin in comparison with pelvic floor muscle exercise-based behavioral therapy.

A study links high ultraprocessed food consumption to increased risks of nonmotor Parkinson's disease symptoms, highlighting potential dietary impacts on neurodegeneration.

A groundbreaking trial reveals that subthalamic deep brain stimulation effectively treats isolated dystonia, showing significant long-term motor and mental health improvements.

Exablate Neuro is a noninvasive, MRI-guided focused ultrasound technology designed to treat targeted brain areas without incisions or implanted hardware, offering a lower-risk alternative to traditional surgery.

Laren Becker, MD, PhD, a physician-scientist at Stanford University, discussed how gastrointestinal dysfunction and peripheral dopaminergic activity impact Parkinson disease treatment and progression.

Continuous subcutaneous apomorphine infusion significantly reduces OFF episodes and enhances ON time in Parkinson's disease patients, improving overall health status.

Research reveals that delayed-release amantadine significantly reduces Parkinson disease symptoms and medication use, offering patients improved quality of life.

A physician assistant specializing in Parkinson disease shared key clinical considerations for selecting and educating patients about on-demand therapies for the movement disorder.

A recent analysis reveals significant links between sleep, quality of life, and daily activities in patients with Parkinson disease, highlighting benefits of Vyalev treatment.

Daniel Irizarry, MD, a former physician and patient living with PD, discussed how hands-on simulation training could enhance clinician empathy and improve treatment strategies.

Continuous subcutaneous apomorphine infusion enhances confidence and reduces treatment burden for Parkinson's patients, improving daily activity engagement.

Cynthia Fox, PhD, CCC-SLP, CEO and co-founder of LSVT Global, discussed the evolution of rehabilitative therapies in PD and stressed early referrals for speech, physical, and occupational therapy.

The design of a phase 2 study, presented at ATMRD 2025, highlighted the trial’s patient-focused approach, allowing patients with Parkinson disease to complete visits either at home or in a clinic.

Panelists discuss how clinical nurse educators serve as vital partners in continuous subcutaneous apomorphine infusion management, providing patient education, troubleshooting technical issues, and collaborating with physicians on dosing titrations to optimize Parkinson disease symptom control.