Parkinson's Masterclass: Advanced Therapeutics

Neurology and Psychiatry

Video course

by Kelvin L. Chou, MD

Explore cutting-edge Parkinson’s treatments, including device-assisted and lesioning therapies. From deep brain stimulation to MRI-guided focused ultrasound and levodopa-carbidopa intestinal gel, discover the ideal therapy for each patient. Learn to discuss therapeutic options, titrate treatments confidently, and navigate potential side effects. Elevate your expertise in Parkinson's care today!

1h 60m

6 Quizzes

3 CME

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After completing this course, you will be able to

Identify patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) who have motor fluctuations, including wearing off and dyskinesias.
Choose appropriate therapies to treat patients with motor fluctuations.
Identify appropriate candidates for device-assisted / lesioning therapies for PD.
Determine which device-assisted / lesioning therapy is most appropriate for each patient.
Counsel patients on which symptoms respond to the different device-assisted / lesioning therapies.
Address common side effects and complications of device-assisted / lesioning therapies.
Describe the common precautions for individuals with deep brain stimulators.

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Chapter 1

Medical management

Do your patients complain of “on” and “off” periods? This chapter addresses motor fluctuations, the wearing-off phenomenon, and treating dyskinesias.

7 lessons

28m

Medical management intro

Defining wearing-off and dyskinesia

Introducing strategies for wearing-off

Using on-demand therapies for OFF episodes

Treating dyskinesia

Treating motor fluctuations

Managing patients with motor fluctuations and dyskinesia

Medical management quiz

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Chapter 2

Device-assisted and lesioning therapies

How do you select the best therapy for your patient? This chapter covers the indications for DBS, lesioning procedures, levodopa-carbidopa intestinal gel, and apomorphine infusion.

8 lessons

22m

Device-assisted and lesioning therapies intro

Introducing device-assisted and lesioning therapies

Identifying patients who qualify for therapy

Evaluating patients for treatment

Deciding when to use deep brain stimulation

Selecting MRI-guided focused ultrasound

Choosing levodopa-carbidopa intestinal gel

Selecting continuous subcutaneous apomorphine infusion

Device-assisted and lesioning therapies quiz

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Chapter 3

Deep brain stimulation

Let’s dive into deep brain stimulation and how it works! We’ll cover the different anatomical targets, clinical benefits, potential complications, and contraindications.

7 lessons

20m

Deep brain stimulation intro

Explaining DBS to patients

Introducing surgical targets

Reviewing clinical outcomes and benefit duration

Describing DBS surgery, complications, and side effects

Programming the device

Reviewing contraindications and precautions

Deep brain stimulation quiz

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Chapter 4

Lesioning procedures

In this chapter, you’ll get a solid introduction to the main types of lesioning procedures, including MRI-guided focused ultrasound.

3 lessons

Lesioning procedures intro

Describing lesioning procedures

Explaining MRI-guided focused ultrasound

Lesioning procedures quiz

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Chapter 5

Levodopa-carbidopa intestinal gel

Levodopa-carbidopa intestinal gel (LCIG) is another tool in your therapeutic tool kit. Learn how it works, how to initiate and titrate therapy, and how to manage complications.

5 lessons

22m

Levodopa-carbidopa intestinal gel intro

Introducing levodopa-carbidopa intestinal gel

Administering levodopa-carbidopa intestinal gel

Reviewing complications

Managing patients on long-term therapy

Levodopa-carbidopa intestinal gel quiz

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Chapter 6

Apomorphine therapy

Administer apomorphine like a pro! Learn how subcutaneous apomorphine treatments work, how to administer and titrate them, and how to address common complications.

6 lessons

23m

Apomorphine therapy intro

Describing continuous subcutaneous apomorphine infusion

Administering subcutaneous apomorphine

Addressing complications

Managing patients on long-term therapy

Apomorphine therapy quiz

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Teachers of this course

Kelvin L. Chou, MD

Co-director of both the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Division as well as the STIM (Surgical Therapies Improving Movement) program at the University of Michigan.

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Nora Drenaline

Neurology and Psychiatry

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All members receive a certificate for completing this course. For Pro members, the certificate comes with 3 CME credits.

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Winner of the Comenius EduMedia Medal
For outstanding digital education—Berlin 2013
Highly commended by the British Medical Association
Awarded in the digital category of the BMA Book Awards—London 2017
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For outstanding digital education—Berlin 2017
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What’s in it for you?

Master the most important skills

Learn any skill in under 5 hours

Save time and money

After completing this course, you will be able to

What's inside

Medical management

Device-assisted and lesioning therapies

Deep brain stimulation

Lesioning procedures

Levodopa-carbidopa intestinal gel

Apomorphine therapy

Claim your certificate

CME accredited

Winner of the Comenius EduMedia Medal

Highly commended by the British Medical Association

Winner of the Comenius EduMedia Seal

Internationally accredited

Trusted institutional partner

Top-rated by our learners