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The Movement Disorder Society
 
The Movement Disorder Society
The Movement Disorder Society
  • Our Society

    Our Society
    The Movement Disorder Society (MDS) is an international professional society of clinicians, scientists and other healthcare professionals who are interested in Parkinson's disease, related neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders, hyperkinetic Movement Disorders and abnormalities in muscle tone and motor control.

    • Purpose, Mission and Goals
    • MDS Leadership
    • Web Site Leadership
    • Committee Home Pages
    • Task Force Home Pages
    • Online Project Management
    • Strategic Plan
    • MDS Organizational Chart
    • Affiliate Member Societies
    • Health Professionals
    • Bylaws
    • Leadership Manual
  • Educational Resources

    Educational Resources
    The MDS educational program offers high caliber CME and professional development opportunities in Movement Disorders. Browse upcoming workshops and conferences, Webcasts, E-Learning resources, and more.

    • Upcoming Courses
    • Past Courses
    • E-Learning
    • Online Journal CME
    • Visiting Professor Program
    • Ambassador Program
    • Educational Resources
    • Develop Your Own Course
    • Feedback - Contact Us
  • International Congress

    International Congress
    The Movement Disorder Society (MDS) gathers thousands of the field's clinicians, researchers, trainees and industry supporters on an annual basis at its International Congress of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders. The purpose of the MDS International Congress is to share ideas, encourage interest among all those involved in the care and research of Movement Disorders, to participate in the activities of MDS and to advance the related clinical and scientific discipline.

    • Overview
    • 2011 Toronto Congress
    • Future and Past Congresses
    • Add name to International Congress Mailing List
    • Contact the MDS Congress Staff
  • Announcements

    Announcements
    MDS welcomes submissions from nonprofit organizations for job postings, grants, fellowships, notices and conference/workshop information for placement on the Web site.

    • Conference Calendar
    • Available Grants
    • Notices
    • Job Postings
    • Fellowship Postings
    • MDS Supported and Endorsed Meetings
  • Membership

    Membership
    MDS works to advance the sciences by disseminating knowledge about Movement Disorders and by promoting research into causes, prevention and treatment of these disorders. Membership categories include: Regular, Junior, Health Professional, Student, and Waived Dues.

    • Overview
    • Members
    • Pay Your 2010 Dues
    • Waived Dues Membership
    • Apply for Membership
    • Request Membership Mailing List
    • Online Membership Directory
    • Contact the International Secretariat
  • Publications

    Publications
    The Movement Disorder Society produces several publications in order to disseminate information, to communicate the latest research and to provide opportunities for its members to share ideas. Many of these publications are offered as membership benefits.

    • Overview
    • Movement  Disorders Journal
    • Video Library
    • EBM Reviews & Task Force Papers
    • Movement Disorders Books
    • E-Newsletter Archive
    • Latest News
    • Rating Scales
    • MDS-UPDRS
    • Audio-Visuals for Sale
    • Moving Along  Newsletter
    • Related Meeting Materials
    • Archived Web Site Editions
  • Regional Sections

    Regional Sections
    Created not only to further the goals and objectives of MDS International, The Movement Disorder Society's regional sections strive to increase the interest, education and participation of neurologists, Movement Disorder specialists, non-Movement Disorder specialists, trainees, health professionals and scientists in the Asian and Oceanian, European and Pan American regions.

    • Asian and Oceanian Section (AOS)
    • European Section (ES)
    • Pan American Section (PAS)
International Congress
International Congress Overview 2009 Paris Congress
Abstracts (Members only)
Late-breaking Abstracts
Acknowledgments Continuing Medical Education Final Program pdf Photo Gallery Press Information
News Releases
2010 Buenos Aires Congress 2011 Toronto Congress Future and Past International Congresses Add name to International Congress Mailing List Contact the MDS Congress Staff
13th International Congress
13th International Congress

News Releases

Note to media: All press releases are embargoed until date of presentation at the International Congress.

Telemedicine Shown to be Reliable for Patients with Parkinson's Disease

Gene Therapy Represents a Future Treatment Strategy for Parkinson's Disease

Creativity Induced by Dopamine Agonists in Parkinson's Disease

Novelty Seeking Personality Traits do not Influence the Risk of Parkinson's Disease

Study Suggests Ineffectiveness of Minocycline as Treatment for Huntington’s Disease

More Patient-Accessible Information on Parkinson's Disease is Needed on the Internet

Study Investigates Increased Susceptibility of Parkinson's Disease and Pesticide Exposure

Late Breaking News Releases

Forced-Exercise Produces Results Similar to Levodopa in Treatment of Parkinson‘s Disease

Gene Variants Are Associated With Increased Risks for Multiple System Atrophy

Genetic Link Connects Essential Tremor and Parkinson‘s Disease

Pallidal Neurostimulation Shows Safety in Treatment of Idiopathic Dystonia

Preliminary Findings Show that Parkinson‘s Disease Dementia and Lewy Bodies Patients Benefit from Memantine

Researchers Find Placebos Mimic the Effect of Active Medication in Parkinson‘s Disease

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