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Chapter 1
Understanding the disease
Gain an overview of Parkinson's disease, its typical presentation, the pathophysiology, and the evolving field of Parkinson’s genetics.
6 Lessons
19:38 min
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Chapter 2
Diagnosing Parkinson’s disease
Master the clinical evaluation of classic Parkinson’s motor symptoms, use a diagnostic algorithm, and identify PD mimics.
11 Lessons
47:37 min
Diagnosing Parkinson’s disease intro
0:31 min
Identifying the classic motor symptoms
6:49 min
Differentiating the PD tremor
6:42 min
Recognizing gait and balance impairments
3:36 min
Evaluating gait and balance impairments
3:55 min
Outlining the typical course of PD
4:45 min
Diagnosing PD using an algorithm
5:52 min
Recognizing PD mimics
6:50 min
Using biomarkers
4:46 min
Recognizing special considerations in early onset
3:51 min
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Chapter 3
Initial treatment of motor symptoms
Let’s get started treating the motor symptoms of Parkinson’s. Determine the starting dose, route of administration, adjunct medications, and more.
12 Lessons
40:21 min
Initial treatment of motor symptoms intro
0:32 min
Counseling on exercise
2:16 min
Introducing dopamine replacement
3:59 min
Using levodopa
4:53 min
Prescribing levodopa: a case study
4:46 min
Understanding dopamine agonists
3:25 min
Managing dopamine agonist therapy
4:41 min
Managing motor fluctuations with medication
4:06 min
Understanding extending agents (MAO-B and COMT inhibitors)
4:21 min
Using dopamine modulating extending agents
4:20 min
Using other treatment options for tremor
3:02 min
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Chapter 4
Treatment of non-motor symptoms
We often think of the classic motor symptoms in PD, but the mood symptoms, as well as sleep and autonomic dysfunction, can wreak havoc on patients’ lives.
9 Lessons
34:38 min
Treatment of non-motor symptoms intro
0:20 min
Recognizing common non-motor symptoms
1:52 min
Analyzing cognitive deficits and treatment options
6:56 min
Diagnosing and treating mood disorders and psychosis
6:38 min
Identifying and managing sleep disorders
5:16 min
Diagnosing and managing orthostatic hypotension
3:37 min
Managing genitourinary dysfunction
5:42 min
Recognizing and managing gastrointestinal dysfunction
4:17 min
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Chapter 5
Late-stage PD and special considerations
Assess symptoms that emerge in the late stages of PD and learn about treatments such as medication reduction, non-pharmacologic interventions, and end-of-life planning.
8 Lessons
22:24 min
Late-stage PD and special considerations intro
0:19 min
Treating posture and gait issues
3:33 min
Reviewing difficulties with speech and swallowing
4:39 min
Reducing medications and using non-pharmacologic interventions
3:48 min
Considering advance care planning
3:48 min
Caring for hospitalized patients
5:45 min
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