PMD Alliance
ABOUT PMD ALLIANCE
PMD Alliance is a national hub of education, connection, and resources for people with movement
disorders, their care partners, and their medical providers. www.pmdalliance.org
Unlike the other guys, we don’t divide our efforts by diagnosis. We’re weaving a powerful network of
those impacted by every movement disorder, because we’re stronger together. Welcome to our
community of care.
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION (CME) IN MOVEMENT DISORDERS
Our ACCME accredited, expert-led education empowers physicians, advanced practice providers, and
other clinicians to strengthen their clinical practice and professional connections. Most of our CME is
free and on-demand, making it easy to stay current on best practices and emerging therapies.
Explore & Claim CME: https://education.pmdalliance.org/
Extending the Fun: Case Presentation & Clinical Research Data for Dopamine Extenders
This session provides an overview of pharmacological and surgical treatment options for Parkinson's disease, with a focus on managing motor fluctuations and dyskinesias. It covers various drug classes including dopaminergic agents, MAO-B inhibitors, COMT inhibitors, and newer medications like istradefylline. The presentation discusses the mechanisms of action, efficacy, and side effects of these treatments. Surgical interventions, particularly deep brain stimulation, are also examined. The content aims to help healthcare providers understand the rationale behind different treatment strategies and how to optimize therapy for individual patients. The session emphasizes the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in managing Parkinson's disease to improve patients' quality of life.
Originally presented in October 2021.
