Reflections on Parkinson's Disease
A series of Podcasts featuring industry experts: Professor Bas Bloem & Professor Werner Poewe - ‘Reflections on Parkinson’s Disease' podcast, brought to you by Oruen. In this cutting edge series, we will discuss the many miracles, mysteries and myths surrounding Parkinson's Disease. For further information please visit www.oruen.com
Reflections on Parkinson's Disease
S1 EP2: Motor Fluctuations and the levodopa long-duration response
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In this episode, Bas and Werner delve into the term ‘motor fluctuations’ which is linked to the long-term experience patients have with Levodopa. They discuss a study by George Cotzias regarding the ‘intermittency in the action of the drug’, what the term ‘wearing off’ stands for and the differences between a short-duration/long-duration response.