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What is Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)? | Dr. Jean-Philippe Langevin
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Think Neuro Podcast: Taking On Parkinson’s Disease With Boxing Gloves
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Percept™ PC with BrainSense™ technology DBS system
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Parkinson’s Disease Lecture
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Neuroplasticity and Parkinson’s Disease
Natalie Diaz, MD

Meet Dr. Natalie Diaz
Dr. Jean-Philippe Langevin

Meet Dr. JP Langevin
La Enfermedad de Parkinson (EP) - La Dra. Natalie Diaz, Pacific Neuroscience Institute

La Enfermedad de Parkinson (EP) | La Dra. Natalie Diaz – 2019

From a Wide Array, Choosing the Best Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease | Dr. Natalie Diaz

11. Everything Parkinson’s: Genetics of Parkinson’s Disease

07. Everything Parkinson’s: Deep Brain Stimulation with Dr. Jean-Philippe Langevin

10. Everything Parkinson’s: Deciding to Participate in Research – The Pros and Cons
Melita Petrossian, MD, Director of the Pacific Movement Disorders Center, discusses Parkinson's related disease (PD) related conditions and mimics, including idiopathic Parkinson's disease, Multiple Symptoms Atrophy (MSA), Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), Corticobasal syndrome (CBS), and other rarer conditions. Parkinsonian syndromes may overlap and appear similar in the early stages. Learn about the diagnostic criteria for Parkinson’s disease (PD), including the accuracy of a clinical diagnosis, biomarkers, and anticipated diagnostic tests. PNI’s Movement Disorders Center is here for you and your care partners throughout your journey.

Diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease Versus Other Forms of Parkinsonism
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DBS Off-On Demo: Parkinson’s Symptoms
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Chris B’s Story | Hemifacial Spasm
Charles' Story of Parkinson's Treatment with DBS

Charles’ Story | Parkinson’s Treatment with DBS
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A PNI Minute: What is Cervical Dystonia? | Dr. Natalie Diaz
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A PNI Minute | The MIND Diet for Parkinson’s Disease
A PNI Minute Sleep Part 2: Sleep and Disease

A PNI Minute | Sleep Part 2: Sleep and Disease
A PNI Minute | Sleep Part 1 The Importance of Sleep

A PNI Minute | Sleep Part 1: The Importance of Sleep
Dr. Melita Petrossian

A PNI Minute | Neuroplasticity and Parkinson’s Disease
A PNI Minute | Neuroplasticity and Parkinson's Disease

A PNI Minute | Neuroplasticity and Parkinson’s Disease
William Buxton, MD, Director of Neuromuscular & Neurodiagnostic Medicine and Fall Prevention at the Pacific Brain Health Center, reviews how Parkinson's disease (PD) affects nerve and muscle problems, and guidance for identifying fall risks. PNI’s Movement Disorders Center is here for you and your care partners throughout your journey.

25. The Effects of Nerve and Muscle Problems on Balance in Parkinson’s Disease
Corwin Patsis, PT, DPT, Senior Physical Therapist, at the Brain Health Center at Pacific Neuroscience Institute, reviews how Parkinson’s disease (PD) affects the brain, the benefits of physical therapy and exercise, and guidance for integrating effective exercise modalities at home. PNI’s Movement Disorders Center is here for you and your care partners throughout your journey.

24. Benefits of Exercise and Physical Therapy in Parkinson’s Disease
Carol Park, MS, MA, CCC-SLP, Speech Language Pathologist at Pacific Neuroscience Institute, discusses the role of Parkinson’s disease (PD) in swallowing impairment (dysphagia), voice impairment (dysphonia), speech impairment (dysarthria), and cognitive impairments, such as memory, problem-solving, and executive functioning. PNI’s Movement Disorders Center is here for you and your care partners throughout your journey.

23. Swallowing, Speech, and Cognition in Parkinson’s Disease
Sheila Moore, MSG, LCSW, Social Worker, and Melita Petrossian, MD, Director of the Pacific Movement Disorders Center at Pacific Neuroscience Institute (PNI) in Torrance and Santa Monica, CA, discuss the role of Parksinson's disease (PD) care partners in navigating the road ahead. In the open forum webinar, PD care partners discuss planning for the short-term and long-term with their loved ones. PNI's Movement Disorders Center is here for you and your care partners throughout your journey.

22. Parkinson’s Disease Care Partner Forum
Guest speaker Mehran Movassaghi, MD, Director of Providence Saint John's Men’s Health Center, discusses Parkinson’s disease and urologic health, including urinary frequency and urgency, urinary flow and obstruction, urinary incontinence, urinary tract infections, and sexual health. PNI's Movement Disorders Center is here for you and your care partners throughout your journey.

21. Parkinson’s Disease and Urologic Health
Karen Hsu Patterson, Advance Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse with Saint John's Physician Partners, discusses planning for the future with Parkinson's disease, including palliative care and advance care planning (ACP). Palliative care is specialized medical care focusing on relief from distressing symptoms or the stress that often comes with serious, progressive, and life-limiting illnesses. Advance care planning, or ACP, is planning for the future to ensure that your medical team has an understanding of your health care preferences. By considering your options early, you can ensure the quality of life that is important to you. PNI's Movement Disorders Center is here for you and your care partners throughout your journey.

20. Advance Care Planning for Parkinson’s Disease
Melita Petrossian, MD, Director of the Pacific Movement Disorders Center at Pacific Neuroscience Institute (PNI) in Santa Monica, CA, discusses contributing factors, risk factors, and management of behavioral issues for people living with Parkinson's disease, including various types of hallucinations, illusions, and delusions, as well as impulse control disorders (ICD) and ICD management. PNI's Movement Disorders Center is here for you and your care partners throughout your journey.

19. Parkinson’s Disease & Behavioral Issues – Impulse Control Disorders, Hallucinations, and Delusions
Purnima Karia, Senior Occupational Therapist and Certified Driving Rehabilitation Specialist, discusses driving rehabilitation to help those living with Parkinson’s maintain their independence. Driving rehabilitation helps individuals facing challenges caused by a physical or cognitive impairment or age to achieve safe, independent driving or transportation options through education or information dissemination. PNI's Movement Disorders Center is here for you and your care partners throughout your journey.

18. Driving Safely With Parkinson’s Disease
Natalie Diaz, MD, a board-certified neurologist with fellowship training in movement disorders at Pacific Movement Disorders Center, discusses what complementary therapies for Parkinson's disease are, the different types available, as well as the known benefits and precautions.

17. Everything Parkinson’s: Complementary Therapies in Parkinson’s Disease with Dr. Natalie Diaz

16. California Leave Rights for People and Family Members With Parkinson’s Disease

15. Your Brain and Exercise for Parkinson’s Disease with Ryan Glatt, MS, CPT, NBC-HW

14. Complementary Therapies & Parkinson’s Disease with Dr. Natalie Diaz
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13. Everything Parkinson’s: Brain Boosting Foods for Parkinson’s Disease with Molly Rapozo, MS, RDN

12. It Takes A Village: Managing and Planning When the Diagnosis is Dementia, Sheila Moore, LCSW
Dr. Melita Petrossian is a Movement Disorders Neurologist and Director of the Pacific Movement Disorders Center at Pacific Neuroscience Institute, Santa Monica, CA. In this webinar series Everything Parkinson's, Dr. Petrossian covers a broad range of questions and topics regarding cognitive changes in patients with Parkinson's disease, including definitions, PD dementia vs. dementia with Lewy Bodies, neuropsychological testing, disease management, cognitive-physical dual tasking, and cognitive stimulation.

09. Everything Parkinson’s: Cognitive Symptoms in Parkinson’s Disease

08. Everything Parkinson’s: Stages of Sleep with Giselle Tamula, MSN, NP-C

06. Everything Parkinson’s: Gut-Brain Connection with Dr. Melita Petrossian

05. Everything Parkinson’s: Emotional Wellbeing: Developing Tools for Coping and Cultivating Resilience

04. Everything Parkinson’s: Mood and Motivation with Dr. Natalie Diaz
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03. Everything Parkinson’s Webinar: Treating Parkinson’s Disease with Lifestyle Choices – Feb 2021
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02. Everything Parkinson’s Webinar: Update On Medications for Motor Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease – Jan 2021
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01. Everything Parkinson’s Webinar Series: Introduction to Parkinson’s Disease, Overview of Current Knowledge – Dec 2020