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Parkinson's disease
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Length:
25 minutes
Released:
Oct 7, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
Parkinsons disease is a common and serious condition. It is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder in the world - only Alzheimer's disease is more common. And Parkinson's disease can cause a range of complications - from dyskinesias to depression to dementia. So it is important that we get diagnosis and management of this condition right. In this BMJ Best Practice podcast, Kieran Walsh talks to Delaram Safarpour, Assistant Professor of Neurology of Oregon Health & Science University.
Competing interests DS has received honoraria for participation in advisory boards for Boston Scientific (the manufacturer of Deep Brain Stimulation device) and Abbvie (the manufacturer of Duopa). She has received consultation fees from Abbott (the manufacturer of Deep Brain Stimulation device). DS has received an institutional grant and has received an honorarium for lectures from Parkinson Study Group.
Competing interests DS has received honoraria for participation in advisory boards for Boston Scientific (the manufacturer of Deep Brain Stimulation device) and Abbvie (the manufacturer of Duopa). She has received consultation fees from Abbott (the manufacturer of Deep Brain Stimulation device). DS has received an institutional grant and has received an honorarium for lectures from Parkinson Study Group.
Released:
Oct 7, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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