Advanced Therapeutics in Movement and Related Disorders Congress
The Advanced Therapeutics in Movement & Related Disorders (ATMRD) Congress is hosted by the Parkinson & Movement Disorder (PMD) Alliance, in partnership with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. It aims to provide discussion among clinicians of all types to enhance movement disorder clinical practices in a refreshing manner for patients, their support network, and clinicians.
Learning From Patients and Looking to the Future of Movement Disorder Care
July 19th 2022Jill Farmer, DO, MPH, director of the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorder Program at Global Neuroscience Institute, spoke at length about the recent ATMRD Congress, the state of care for movement disorders, and her hopes for the horizon of therapy and treatment.
The Need for More Time in Movement Disorder Care: Temitope Lawal, MD
July 19th 2022The neurologist and movement disorders fellow at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center spoke about the need for clinicians to have more time with patients in clinical practice, particularly with those with chronic diseases. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
Drawing From Experience When Treating Parkinson Disease: Temitope Lawal, MD
July 14th 2022The neurologist and movement disorders fellow at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center spoke about how his experience as a caregiver shapes his perspective as a doctor in care for those with movement disorders. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Working With Interdisciplinary Teams in Movement Disorders: Temitope Lawal, MD
July 12th 2022The neurologist and movement disorders fellow at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center shared his experiences engaging with a diverse community of clinicians at the ATMRD Congress and in clinical practice. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
Learning From Patients With Parkinson Disease: Laxman Bahroo, DO
July 6th 2022The assistant professor of neurology and codirector of the Neurology Residency Program at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and presenter at ATMRD offered his insight into the benefits of multispecialty meetings. [WATCH TIME: 1 minute]
Benefits From the 2022 ATMRD Congress and Multidisciplinary Teams: Laxman Bahroo, DO
June 30th 2022The assistant professor of neurology and codirector of the Neurology Residency Program at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and presenter at ATMRD offered his insight into the benefits of multispecialty meetings. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Awareness of Botulinum Toxins in the Movement Disorder Landscape: Laxman Bahroo, DO
June 29th 2022The assistant professor of neurology and codirector of the Neurology Residency Program at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital shared his thoughts on the 2022 ATMRD Congress and the steps forward made in patient awareness of therapeutic options. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Interdisciplinary Care and Hot Topics in Movement Disorders: Jill Farmer, DO, MPH
June 25th 2022The director of the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorder Program at Global Neuroscience Institute discussed the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to movement disorders and the hot topics of conversation at ATMRD. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
The ATMRD Congress and Importance of Accessibility as a Clinician: Jill Farmer, DO, MPH
June 23rd 2022The director of the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorder Program at Global Neuroscience Institute spoke about her time at the 2022 ATMRD Congress and how successful communication between patients and providers is rooted in accessibility. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
Apomorphine Sublingual Film Treatment for Parkinson Disease May Not Require Use of Antiemetics
June 20th 2022After a protocol adjustment that disallowed the use of the antiemetic trimethobenzamide during dose-titration, adverse event data from an open-label study of apomorphine sublingual film (Kynmobi; Sunovion) suggest antinausea treatment might not be necessary.
Highlights of the Advanced Therapeutics in Movement and Related Disorders Congress: Jean Hubble, MD
June 19th 2022The semi-retired neurologist and consultant with the PMD Alliance offered her takeaways from the 2022 ATMRD Congress in Washington, DC, and her advice for younger clinicians getting into the field. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
The Future of Parkinson Disease Therapies and the Challenges With Stem Cell Therapies
June 19th 2022In a presentation at the 2022 ATMRD Congress, Rajesh Pahwa, MD, FANA, FAAN, spoke about the hope held for stem cell approaches and the potential to improve care with several therapies with possible approvals on the horizon.
Perspectives From a Neurology Career in Industry and Academia: Jean Hubble, MD
June 19th 2022Despite a less than favorable view of the pharmaceutical industry among the general population, there are still benefits to the work being done by clinicians who transition to this line of work according to the semi-retired neurologist and consultant with the PMD Alliance. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
Physician Estimates of Needle Phobia Might Be Overstated Among Patients With Parkinson Disease
June 18th 2022A survey of more than 4000 individuals with PD and their caregivers suggests that almost 90% would be willing to use subcutaneous injectable therapies to control their disease, contrasting the current anecdotal belief of “needle phobia” in this population.
The Interdisciplinary Care Team in Movement Disorder Care: Jean Hubble, MD
June 18th 2022The semi-retired neurologist and consultant with the PMD Alliance discussed the importance of the patient care team and having multiple specialists and disciplines included in that process. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
The Importance of Treatment Nuance and Novel Options in Treating Parkinson Disease
June 18th 2022In a presentation at the 2022 ATMRD Congress, Jill Farmer, DO, MPH, outlined several novel options for the treatment of OFF episodes in Parkinson disease, and stressed the need for individualized approaches to maximize patient quality of life.
Social Prescribing and Advances in Therapy for Movement Disorders: Jean Hubble, MD
June 17th 2022The semi-retired neurologist and consultant with the PMD Alliance shared her perspective on the progress that has been made in therapeutics for the treatment of movement disorders, and the role of social prescribing for these patients. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
