"Women’s Health & Parkinson’s", a special webinar in collaboration with the PD Buddy App in now available as a Podcast

This session explores the connection between menopause, hormones, and Parkinson’s, providing valuable insights and practical strategies to help you navigate these changes.

Led by Dr. Tanya Denne, ND, a naturopathic doctor and researcher, the webinar covers key topics such as hormone replacement therapy (HRT), fatigue, nutrition, gut health, and more. Through evidence-based approaches and real-world case studies, Dr. Denne bridges the gap between neurology, primary care, and holistic wellness—offering tangible takeaways to help you optimise your health and care plan.

This event is brought to you in partnership with the PD Buddy App (https://pdbuddy.app/ a free digital tool designed to support people with Parkinson’s and their caregivers. PD Buddy helps you organise routines, track symptoms, and access expert resources, making it easier to manage day-to-day life with Parkinson’s.

If you have questions following this webinar, please do not hesitate to contact Dr Denne on:
DoctorDenne.com
DoctorDenne@gmail.com

We were delighted to welcome Dr. Wayne Markman, CEO of SYMBYX, for an insightful update on the latest clinical trials using light therapy to ease Parkinson’s symptoms. SYMBYX stands out for its strong focus on evidence-based innovation, investing significantly in medical research to better understand and validate the role of light therapy in Parkinson’s care.

For a deeper dive into the science and potential benefits, check out our earlier interview with Dr. Markman from November 2023 on our YouTube channel.

This session is intended for informational and educational purposes only. If you're seeking medical advice, please consult a healthcare professional.

Thank you to Prof Malu Tansey who joined us to share her expertise on the topic of "Inflammation and Parkinson's and what we can do about it"

This presentation was excellent and we encourage you to watch it and the Q&A that followed as you will certainly come away with a better understanding of this complicated topic.

About the Speaker:-

Malú Gámez Tansey, Ph.D., is a Professor of Neurology and the James Caplin Chair in Alzheimer’s Disease at Indiana University School of Medicine and Director of Neuroimmunology Research Group & Executive Associate Director of Education at the Stark Neuroscience Research Institute.

Her lab focuses on the role of inflammation and immune system responses in brain health and neurodegenerative disease, with particular focus on central-peripheral neuroimmune crosstalk and the gut-brain axis, with the long-term goal of developing better therapies to prevent and/or delay these diseases.

Dr. Tansey obtained her B.S/M.S in Biological Sciences from Stanford University and her Ph.D. in Cell Regulation from UT Southwestern, followed by post-doctoral work in neuroscience at Washington University.

She returned to academia as an Assistant Professor of Physiology at UT Southwestern in 2002 and was recruited to Emory University School of Medicine as a tenured Associate Professor in 2009. After 10 years at Emory and rising to the rank of Full Professor, in 2019, she was recruited to the Department of Neuroscience in the College of Medicine at the University of Florida as the Fixel Chair in Neuroscience and Neurology and Director of the Centre for Translational Research in Neurodegenerative Disease. She also served on the executive committees for the McKnight Brain Institute and the Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases.

We recently hosted two webinars on Mucuna pruriens, a tropical legume rich in levodopa. The first, with Dr. Roberto Cilia, focused on the use of Mucuna in low-income countries where levodopa is often unavailable or unaffordable. The second, with Dr. Rafael Maldonado, took a broader perspective. Due to continued interest and questions on mucuna, we organised today’s session with Dr. Tanya Denne.

Since 2010, Dr. Denne has researched Mucuna for its potential in treating Parkinson's. Having been mentored by Dr. Laurie Mischley, she chose her Naturopathic Medical School with a focus on serving the Parkinson's community.

Dr. Denne treats the whole person with a personalized, holistic approach and specializes in optimizing care plans and addressing treatment gaps. Driven by her passion for public health, she joined Dr. Roberto Cilia in Ghana in February to help tackle Parkinson's care in countries where Mucuna is sometimes all they have.

This session is intended for informational and educational purposes only. If you're seeking medical advice, please consult a healthcare professional.

For those who are new to us, “No Silver Bullet” is managed by Mark Limebear and myself, with the goal of sharing valuable Parkinson's expertise.

Our mission is to empower you with knowledge and motivation to make informed choices about adapting your lifestyle to manage your symptoms and slow disease progression.

We also share recordings of our webinars on YouTube and Spotify. You can find the details on our website: nosilverbullet4pd.com.

If you have questions following this webinar, please do not hesitate to contact Dr Denne on:
DoctorDenne.com
DoctorDenne@gmail.com

We are delighted to share with you our latest recording "A new Parkinson's test- hope or hype?" a webinar on the alpha-synuclein seed amplification assay (αSyn-SAA), presented by the M J Fox Foundation as a significant breakthrough in the search for a Parkinson's biomarker.

With the growing interest surrounding αSyn-SAA, it’s crucial for patients and their families to understand both its potential benefits and limitations.

About the Speaker:-

Dr. Alberto Espay is Professor and Endowed Chair of the James and Joan Gardner Center for Parkinson's Disease at the University of Cincinnati.

He has published over 300 research articles and 8 books, including Common Movement Disorders Pitfalls, which received the Highly Commended BMA Medical Book Award in 2013 and Brain Fables, the Hidden History of Neurodegenerative Diseases and a Blueprint to Conquer them, co-authored with Parkinson's patient and advocate Benjamin Stecher, selected by the Association of American Publishers for the PROSE Award honouring the best scholarly work in Neuroscience published in 2020.

With colleagues at the University of Cincinnati, he recently launched the first biomarker study of aging (CCBPstudy.com), designed to match people with neurodegenerative disorders to available therapies from which they are most biologically suitable to benefit, regardless of their clinical diagnoses.

Join us for a deep dive into the sleep challenges faced by Parkinson's patients and the potential solutions with Prof S Overeem!

Prof. Overeem is a distinguished clinical somnologist and sleep researcher renowned for his expertise in sleep medicine (he was recommended to us by Prof. Bas Bloem). He practices at the Center for Sleep Medicine Kempenhaeghe in the Netherlands, a leading institution dedicated to diagnosing and treating sleep disorders. His clinical focus encompasses a wide range of somnological conditions, with particular interests in narcolepsy, hypersomnias, parasomnias, and sleep disorders associated with Parkinson’s disease.

In 2015, he became a senior researcher at Eindhoven University of Technology where he established a pioneering research program aimed at developing innovative diagnostic methods for sleep and its related disorders. He was appointed full professor in June 2017, solidifying his role as a leader in the field.

Outside of his professional pursuits, Prof. Overeem enjoys exploring the depths of the ocean and the expanses of the sky, indulging his passions as an avid scuba diver and private pilot.

We are delighted to share with you our presentation by Dr. Rafael Maldonado, and expert on Mucuna, seen by a growing number of PwP as a credible support for Pharmaceutical Levodopa and potentially an alternative for some.

Remember, you must consult with your own Medical team before changing or starting any new medication of any type.

Dr. Rafael González is a renowned neurologist in Granada with more than four decades of medical experience. He is a renowned specialist who combines clinical practice with teaching as an associate professor at the University of Granada. His extensive training includes an Honorary Research Fellow at the Royal Free Hospital in London and a PhD in Medicine from the University of Granada. He is an expert in Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, headaches, memory loss, epilepsy, stroke and gait disorders.

During his extensive and successful professional career, Dr Prof. González Maldonado has treated numerous patients in prestigious medical centres and hospitals. In addition, he is the author of various books on neurological pathologies such as Parkinson's, as well as numerous essays and other medical publications. In 2017, he was the winner of the Top Doctors Awards, which rewards the most valued medical professionals in the private sector.

Currently, he works as a neurologist in a private Neurology practice in Granada, the Neuroconsulta Clinic. In addition, it also serves patients from all over the world thanks to online consultations

Dr Simon Stott gives us his inciteful annual review of the main PD research takeaways from 2024 and the research results he will be looking for in 2025.

Dr Stott is the Director of Research at Cure Parkinson's. The trust is an international supporter of both lab- and clinic-based research on Parkinson's and aims to find treatments that will slow, halt or reverse the condition.

Originally from New Zealand, Simon has more than 20 years of experience in the field of Parkinson's research - in both the academic and biotech sectors. He has been involved in lab-based research as well as clinical studies.

He also maintains the 'Science of Parkinson's' website (www.scienceofparkinsons.com), which attempts to explain in plain English the research currently being conducted on Parkinson's.

Cure Parkinson's trust:-
https://cureparkinsons.org.uk/

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