Master the ins-and-outs of Parkinson’s Disease! We’re joined by Dr. Albert Hung, who teaches us pearls for the initial history and physical exam in a patient with undiagnosed Parkinson’s, a framework for management of early and advanced motor symptoms, tips for treating autonomic symptoms and cognitive / psychiatric features, and more.

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Show Segments




Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
Guest one-liner
Case from Kashlak
Initial history in a patient with undiagnosed Parkinson’s
“Pre-motor” symptoms of Parkinson’s disease
Physical exam in Parkinson’s disease
Drug-induced Parkinsonism
“Red flags” suggesting atypical parkinsonian syndromes
Role of imaging in diagnosis
Typical discussion with patient at initial diagnosis
Initial management of motor symptoms
Management of autonomic symptoms
Management of advanced motor symptoms
Management of cognitive and psychiatric symptoms
Outro



Credits




Producer, Writer, Show Notes, and Infographic: Malini Gandhi
Cover Art: Kate Grant 
Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP   
Reviewer: Emi Okamoto MD
Showrunner: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Technical Production: PodPaste
Guest: Albert Hung MD, PhD