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/
Going Beyond the 9th Hole: Case Studies in Utilization of On-Demand Therapies and Quality of Life Impact
This session explores innovative approaches to managing 'OFF' episodes in Parkinson's disease patients. The presentation delves into the limitations of traditional oral carbidopa/levodopa regimens and on-extender therapies, highlighting the prevalence and impact of 'OFF' episodes on patient quality of life. Attendees will learn about the pharmacokinetic advantages of on-demand therapies, including apomorphine injection, levodopa inhalation powder, and apomorphine sublingual film. The session will discuss the efficacy, tolerability, and practical considerations of these on-demand treatments. Additionally, the presentation will address the potential drawbacks of relying solely on on-extenders, including increased dyskinesia risk and medication non-adherence. The goal is to equip healthcare providers with knowledge to optimize Parkinson's disease management by incorporating on-demand therapies earlier in the treatment paradigm, potentially improving patient outcomes and quality of life.
Originally presented in October 2021.
