A Discussion on the Past, Present, and Future of Parkinson’s Disease Treatment
Summary
- Understand why levodopa is still the cornerstone of Parkinson’s care after five decades, offering unmatched symptom relief and supporting motor function even in advanced stages.
- Learn how carbidopa, COMT inhibitors, and continuous delivery systems like jejunal infusions and subcutaneous pumps improve dopamine availability and reduce side effects.
- Gain insight into emerging Parkinson’s therapies, including deep brain stimulation, gene therapy, stem cell treatments, and the push toward precision and personalized medicine for future care.
