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Leading specialists share uncommon diagnostic tricks

Differentiating movement disorders requires attention to subtle, often-overlooked details. Discover lesser-known insights that veteran clinicians have picked up through years of practice and careful observation. 
 

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Use hormonal cues to identify Parkinson's in women

Dr. Tamine Capato
One​ thing to pay attention to if you suspect Parkinson’s disease in women

Areas of Interest subtopics
  • Parkinson's Disease (PD)

Recognizing shoulder stiffness to diagnose early Parkinson's disease

Dr. Leila Ali
Shoulder stiffness can be used to diagnose Parkinson's disease at an early stage. Dr. Ali shares 3 clues.

Areas of Interest subtopics
  • Parkinson's Disease (PD)

Recognize two key clues for identifying Wilson's disease

Dr. Divyani Garg
Learn to recognize two key clues for identifying Wilson's disease, a treatable hyperkinetic movement disorder.

Areas of Interest subtopics
  • Genetic & Hereditary Disorders
  • Rare/Uncommon Movement Disorders

Key vocal characteristics in MSA

Dr. Florin Gandor
Listen for these key vocal characteristics to help diagnosis patients with MSA.

Areas of Interest subtopics
  • Multiple Systems Atrophy (MSA)
  • Speech Disorders

Irregular movements to watch for in MSA

Dr. Florin Gandor
Watch for these irregular movements when screening patients for MSA.

Areas of Interest subtopics
  • Multiple Systems Atrophy (MSA)

A potential sign of Parkinson's disease before motor symptoms appear

Dr. Njideka Okubadejo
Learn a sign that can predate recognizable motor features in PD patients by 10 to 20 years — and help support a differential diagnosis with limited resources.

Areas of Interest subtopics
  • Parkinson's Disease (PD)
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Synucleinopathy

Abnormal eye movements that may indicate early PSP

Dr. Yaroslau Compta
Pay attention to these abnormal eye movements that may indicate early PSP.

Areas of Interest subtopics
  • Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)

An often-misdiagnosed sign of Parkinson's disease

Dr. Claudia Trenkwalder
Learn to spot a sign of Parkinson's disease (PD) in younger patients that is often misdiagnosed as a functional movement disorder.

Areas of Interest subtopics
  • Parkinson's Disease (PD)

Differentiate between MSA-C and cerebellar and genetic ataxias

Dr. Maria Teresa Pellecchia
How to differentiate between MSA-C and cerebellar and genetic ataxias.

Areas of Interest subtopics
  • Ataxias
  • Multiple Systems Atrophy (MSA)

Differentiate PD and PSP based on cognitive function

Dr. Huw Morris
Learn what differences in cognitive function can be key when differentiating PD and PSP.

Areas of Interest subtopics
  • Cognitive impairment/Dementia
  • Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)

Dystonic signs to watch for when identifying patients with MSA

Dr. Florin Gandor
Watch for these dystonic signs when identifying patients with MSA.

Areas of Interest subtopics
  • Multiple Systems Atrophy (MSA)

How dysphagia symptoms differ in patients with MSA

Dr. Florin Gandor
Learn how dysphagia symptoms differ in patients with MSA versus those with PD.

Areas of Interest subtopics
  • Multiple Systems Atrophy (MSA)

How to recognize mirror movements in early PD

Dr. Abhimanyu Mahajan
Learn how to recognize mirror movements in early PD and how they may differ in corticobasal syndrome.

Areas of Interest subtopics
  • Parkinson's Disease (PD)

Imaging signs to consider when identifying PSP

Dr. Gabor Kovacs
Imaging signs to consider when identifying PSP.

Areas of Interest subtopics
  • Neuroimaging
  • Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)

Use arm swinging to identify Parkinson's disease

Dr. Vijayashankar Paramanandam
Learn how arm swinging can be used to identify patients with PD.

Areas of Interest subtopics
  • Parkinson's Disease (PD)



 

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