Understanding Parkinson's Disease - Dr. Melita Petrossian - UCLA Health

Explore the complexities of Parkinson's disease in this comprehensive lecture by Dr. Melita Petrossian from UCLA Health. Delve into the motor signs and nonmotor symptoms, including sleep disturbances, and learn about different disease subtypes. Discover who is at risk for Parkinson's, how it is diagnosed, and conditions that may mimic its presentation. Gain insights into treatment options, from medication choices like levodopa and dopamine agonists to non-pharmacological approaches. Understand the brain's role in the disease, explore motor symptom management and fall prevention strategies, and learn about advanced treatments such as deep brain stimulation. Examine the prognosis for Parkinson's patients and the role of genetics in the disease. This in-depth presentation offers valuable knowledge for patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals seeking a comprehensive understanding of Parkinson's disease management and research.

Intro
Parkinsons disease
Motor signs
Nonmotor symptoms
Effects on sleep
Parkinsons disease subtypes
Who gets Parkinsons disease
How is Parkinsons diagnosed
What can look like Parkinsons
Getting into treatment
Understanding the brain
Neurons
Levodopa vs dopamine agonists
Which medication is chosen first
What medications will slow down the disease
Nonmedication treatments
Motor symptoms
Fall prevention
Deep brain stimulation
Who is the good candidate
Prognosis
Genetics