Czech neurologist, Irena Rektorová explores the role that DAT imaging can play in Parkinson’s diagnosis.
Hospital admissions are a controversial subject for people with Parkinson’s. At best, they can improve quality of life. At worst, lives are ruined. A balance has to be found, but what is it? EPDA Plus asks the people in the know to shed some light on the matter.
Inspired by his mentors, Argentinian neurologist Oscar Gershanik plans to develop the effectiveness of levodopa. Bridget McCall discusses the advances and improvements he believes are possible in the next 20 years.
Despite intense opposition, the stem cell debate continues to rage on, drawing extremist views on what’s ‘good’ and ‘evil’. But the controversy raises crucial questions that cannot be ignored – from faith and philosophy to science and morality.
Professor Eldad Melamed is one of many doctors and neurologists leading the charge for finding a realistic and effective stem cell therapy for brain disorders. Bridget McCall reveals how he wants such a therapy available for patients in our generation and why he believes this is possible.
Stem Cell Research: The Patient’s Perspective was a truly unique patientorientated conference. Dr Phil Watson reports on some of its highlights while indicating where the debate will lead to in the coming years.
