To subscribe to our podcast and YouTube channel visit: https://www.youtube.com/@davisphinneyfdn/podcasts In this episode, we’re sharing an excerpt from our May 2025 Live Well Today webinar about Emerging Therapies for Parkinson's, which features Dr. Soania Mathur and Dr. Michael Okun. In this excerpt, Dr. Mathur and Dr. Okun discuss three emerging treatments for Parkinson’s that are designed for continuous under-the-skin infusion. These treatments have all been found to increase the amount of time Parkinson's symptoms are well managed throughout the day. You can learn more about these and other emerging therapies by watching the entire May 2025 Live Well Today webinar recording. Watch the full webinar here: https://youtu.be/zqdXgoyVHT8 Medications discussed in this episode: Vyalev, the first 24-hour infusion of foslevodopa and foscarbidopa: https://davisphinneyfoundation.org/continuous-infusion-levodopa-approved-usa/ ONAPGO, an apomorphine infusion that offers rapid relief from OFF episodes: https://davisphinneyfoundation.org/continuous-infusion-apomorphine-approved/ And NeuroDerm ND0612, an investigational levodopa/carbidopa infusion, now in late-stage trials: https://neuroderm.com/our-solution/about/what-is-nd0612/ Season 6 Episode 9
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Keeping Rhythm, Managing REM Sleep disorder, and DBS
To subscribe to our podcast and YouTube channel visit: https://www.youtube.com/@davisphinneyfdn/podcasts In this episode, we share excerpts from the Q and A portion of our April 2025 Living with Parkinson’s Meetup, featuring audience questions about dancing and keeping rhythm even when it gets harder, managing REM sleep disorder, and deep brain stimulation (DBS). For more information about the Davis Phinney Foundation visit: https://dpf.org. Season 6 Episode 8
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Acceptance and Surprises of a Parkinson's Diagnosis, and More
To subscribe to our podcast and YouTube channel visit: https://www.youtube.com/@davisphinneyfdn/podcasts This episode contains excerpts from the Q and A during our March 2025 Living with Parkinson’s Meetup. In this Q and A, the panelists answer questions from the audience about accepting their diagnosis, surprising aspects of living with Parkinson’s, posture, exercise, dental care, and young-onset Parkinson's (YOPD). For more information about the Davis Phinney Foundation visit: https://dpf.org. Season 6 Episode 7
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Disability Benefits, Reluctant Spouses, and Career Changes
To subscribe to our podcast and YouTube channel visit: https://www.youtube.com/@davisphinneyfdn/podcasts In this episode, Heather, Kat, and Chris address three audience questions: navigating the challenges of being denied disability benefits, a husband’s struggle to discuss Parkinson’s with his newly diagnosed wife, and the tough decision to leave work because of Parkinson’s. They offer practical advice, personal insights, and support for those facing these difficult challenges. For more information about the Davis Phinney Foundation visit: https://dpf.org. Season 6 Episode 6 (Unfiltered Season 2 Episode 3)
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Dr. Karunapuzha on How to Take Levodopa for Parkinson's
To subscribe to our podcast and YouTube channel visit: https://www.youtube.com/@davisphinneyfdn/podcasts In this episode, Dr. K explains how constipation affects Levodopa absorption, discusses protein's impact on medication effectiveness, and shares optimal strategies for taking Levodopa. This is an excerpt from one of our online educational events for the Parkinson's community. For more information about the Davis Phinney Foundation visit: https://dpf.org. Season 6 Episode 5
This podcast is for people with Parkinson's, Parkinson's care partners and Parkinson's providers. You'll hear from movement disorder specialists, neurologists, psychiatrists, physical and occupational therapists, complementary therapists, people with Parkinson's and Parkinson's care partners on how to live well with Parkinson's today.
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