Moving Along Newsletter
June 2023 Vol. 27, Issue 2
MDS's quarterly newsletter, providing up-to-date information on new developments in the field of Movement Disorders, as well as MDS announcements and other news.
Do not miss MDS's biggest annual event:
International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders ®
Copenhagen, Denmark
August 27-31, 2023
Bella Center Copenhagen
President’s Message
In his final message as MDS President, Prof. Francisco Cardoso shares his top picks for the International Congress, and one final word of advice.
AOPMC Awardees
Read about the research and projects of interest from the esteemed awardees at the 2023 Asian and Oceanian Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Congress (AOPMC).
2023 Philip Thompson Lectureship Award
Early onset parkinsonism (EOPD) in India vs. Western populations
Dr. Pramod Pal used his distinguished Presidential Lecture to outline the breadth of unique features and challenges of EOPD in India vs. Western populations.
2023 Yoshikuni Mizuno Lectureship Award
Harnessing technology and innovation in Movement Disorders
How will novel technology improve diagnosis and care? Dr. Roongroj Bhidayasiri explored the possibilities and next steps in his esteemed Presidential Lecture.
2023 Junior Research Award
Genetic profile in primary dystonia
Dr. Debjyoti Dhar discusses his findings, which provide insights into the genetic basis of dystonia.
2023 Junior Research Award
Unraveling the mechanisms of tremorogenesis
Dr. Shweta Prasad discusses her study on network-based statistics of the tremor network in tremor-dominant Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor plus syndrome.
Scientific Updates
Findings from the PPMI Study
The authors of this highly publicized study discuss its breakthrough in biomarker development and how it may affect future clinical care.
Mitigating misdiagnosis of MSA: Demonstrating the specificity and sensitivity of MDS' new clinical diagnostic criteria in a cohort
Clinical diagnosis of MSA is complicated by the overlapping of symptoms with other neurodegenerative disorders, so updated diagnostic criteria requires neuropathological evidence to secure categorization as definite MSA.
Quantification of muscle activity during sleep indicates differences between PD and MSA
Diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases is complex due to the similarity of clinical symptoms, but a new study suggests that quantification of EMG activity in various muscles during sleep may be a useful tool to develop prognostic biomarkers for differentiating MSA from PD.
COVID-19, parkinsonism and Parkinson’s disease: Where are we now?
Discover the results of a recent review of the available data on a potential link between the pandemic and movement conditions.
Features
Race, ethnicity and gender in Parkinson’s disease
Dr. Allison Willis examines health disparities, our beliefs, and practical recommendations to reduce inequality in research.
MDS joins global alliance to end Parkinson’s
In observance of World Parkinson’s Day, MDS highlighted the unique work of our partners from around the world.
Fellowships across India: A growing opportunity
Charting the expansion of specialty training availability in India — and what will be needed to serve the next generation of professionals.
My Center: Ain Shams Movement Disorder Group
The first specialized unit for movement disorders prides itself as a flourishing example of success in a developing country.
Why nursing is vital
A look at the critical role nurses play in movement disorders care.
Meet the newest MDS committee
The Communications Oversight Committee has launched several new public initiatives in its first term, with plans to increase its reach.
Meet the next class of Society leaders
Keep an eye on these latest LEAP leadership program graduates.
Event Highlights
Huntington’s Disease Youth Organization draws patients from every continent
Young attendees got updates on the latest science, access to mental health services, or simply to enjoy the camaraderie.
Students explore cutting-edge modalities in neuroimaging course
Experts represented the latest in research, science, and clinical use in this fast-growing area.
Course provides practical training in neurophysiology
Students were able to learn hands-on with both patients and analysis techniques.
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Editorial Board
Moving Along Editor (2019-2024)
Antonio Strafella, MD, PhD, FRCPC
Dr. Strafella is a Professor of Neurology and Krembil-Rossy Chair, in the Neurology Division at Toronto Western Hospital-UHN at the University of Toronto, and is a long standing member of MDS, having served in numerous committee roles within the Society, as well as a former Associate Editor of Movement Disorders.
Catalina Cerquera-Cleves, MD, MSc
Shaimaa El-Jaafary, MD
Anhar Hassan, MD
Prashanth Kukkle, DM
Sergio Rodriguez-Quiroga, MD
Chaewon Shin, MD, PhD
Katarzyna Smilowska, MD, PhD
Indu Subramanian, MD