Best Motor Carrier Podcasts (2025)

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Surprise neuropathological findings in LRRK2 mutation carriers 17:54

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Mutations in LRRK2 are a common cause of familial and sporadic Parkinson’s. Though clinical features resemble typical PD, about half of cases lack Lewy pathology. Doctors Hiroaki Sekiya and Nanna Møller Jensen discuss their recent studies on the neuropathology of LRRK2-PD patients. They dive into their methods and how proximity ligation assays may …

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#181. 4 Ways to Know the Timing Is Right to Start a Trucking Company 49:19

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The most common question I get is, "When is a good time to start a trucking company". In this Episode Craig and I are going to answer that question and the answer might not be what you think. But..... before we get into that, I tell a story about a stressful situation one of our drivers experienced that has a happy ending and gives you faith in hum…

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Artificial intelligence in the diagnostic approach of chronic ataxias 17:38

9d ago17:38

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Dr. Hugo Morales interviews Drs. Malco Rossi and Lucas Alessandro about their work on an AI-powered virtual assistant designed to aid in the diagnosis of chronic ataxias. They discuss how the assistant performed when put to the test, evaluating its diagnostic accuracy head-to-head against movement disorder experts. Journal CME is available until Ma…

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Myoclonus Series: Prime editing - A future therapy for cortical myoclonus? 17:42

16d ago17:42

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Prof. Marina de Koning-Tijssen interviews Prof. Sabine Fuchs on the potential of prime editing as a future therapy for cortical myoclonus. This exciting new development holds promise for the treatment of rare genetic disorders such as GOSR2. In the interview, Prof. Fuchs provides valuable insights into the science and potential applications of this…

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#180. May 2025 Financials 26:19

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Before we dive into the nuts and bolts of May 2025, Craig and I talk about the crazy weekend we just had. Literally every truck had some kind of significant issue over the weekend. Everything from problems cause by getting loaded more than 24 hours late to breakdowns and blown tires. It is crazy how you can go from one weekend that is quiet with al…

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History of Movement Disorders: The story of MPTP and parkinsonism 15:05

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In this episode, Prof. Tiago Outeiro interviews Prof. William Langston on the intriguing history of drug addicts manifesting parkinsonism in the 1980s, and how MPTP became a tool compound for modeling certain aspects of Parkinson's disease.

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Myoclonus Series: Myoclonus dystonia: Motor & non-motor symptoms and the effect of DBS 15:31

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Prof. Marina de Koning-Tijssen interviews Prof. Kathryn Peall about her expertise on a topic that lies at the heart of her work: Myoclonus dystonia. We’ll hear her insights on both the motor and non-motor challenges faced by patients, and how deep brain stimulation is reshaping treatment possibilities.…

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#179. 3 Things Every Business Should Do Regularly 39:11

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What are the odds that two clutches go out within 24 hours of each other? Can't be high, but we had it happen. Does that mean I should take a trip to Vegas and start placing bets? Our experience with two different shops was night and day. One of them had our truck in and out quickly, the other one was ridiculous. Check out the episode to hear all t…

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Genetic testing in deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease 24:16

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In this episode, we explore the role of genetics and genetic testing in the decision-making and outcome of deep brain stimulation in Parkinson's disease with two experts in the field: Dr. David Arkadir and Dr. Saar Anis. This interview is also available in the text format within the MDS Scientific Issues: Read the issue…

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CReATe Author Series Ep. 15 - Drs. Terry Heiman-Patterson and Michael Benatar on Clinical Guidance for ALS/FTD at-risk carriers 32:52

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Dr. Terry Heiman-Patterson is a neurologist and professor at Temple University and the director of the Center for Neurodegenerative Disorders and the MDA/ALS Center of Hope. Dr. Michael Benatar is a Professor of Neurology and Chief of the Neuromuscular Division and Executive Director of the ALS Center at the University of Miami. In this podcast the…

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Myoclonus Series: Is propriospinal myoclonus a functional movement disorder? 20:12

1M ago20:12

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In this episode, Prof. Marina de Koning-Tijssen interviews Prof. Mark Edwards. Together they delve into both the clinical and electrophysiological aspects of propriospinal myoclonus, and explore the distinguishing features and current treatment options for functional movement disorders.

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SCA3 & life in the countryside: Exploring the interplay between genetics and environment 25:16

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Dr. Sarah Camargos talks with Prof. Laura Bannach Jardim about how rural living might influence the age at onset of Machado-Joseph disease.Read the article.

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#178. April 2025 Financials 25:15

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Check out MotorcarrierHQ.com Find our courses at haulinassetsacademy.com See the profit and loss statement at haulinassetsllc.com Before Craig and I dive into the April 2025 financials, we talk about a fun little adventure I had. It had been a while, but I finally got to jump back into a truck for the first time in several months. This adventure in…

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Myoclonus Series: Differential diagnosis of myoclonus 21:56

2M ago21:56

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Prof. Marina de Koning-Tijssen interviews Dr. Christos Ganos on the differential diagnosis of myoclonus. Dr. Ganos explains how he distinguishes between jerky movements based on clinical history and examination, and discusses the differential diagnosis across various parts of the body.

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Intraventricular infusion of anaerobic dopamine 14:35

2M ago14:35

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Dr. Hugo Morales Briceno interviews Prof. David Devos from the University of Lille, France, about the results of the phase 1/2 clinical trial using intracerebroventricular anaerobic dopamine in Parkinson’s disease with L-dopa-related complications.Read the article.

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Special Series: Electrophysiology with a focus on cortical myoclonus 18:43

2M ago18:43

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Prof. Marina de Koning-Tijssen interviews Professors Anna Latorre and Shabbir Merchant on the topic of electrophysiology, with a focus on cortical myoclonus. Together they discuss the potential applications of electrophysiology for myoclonus in clinical practice. They also explore the complex interface between cortical myoclonus and epilepsy.…

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CReATe Author Series Ep. 14 - Drs. Ruben van Eijk and Michael Benatar on Phase 2 Trials and ALS 36:59

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Dr. Ruben van Eijk is an associate professor in the Department of Neurology at the University Medical Center Utrecht in the Netherlands as well as a statistical consultant and medical statistician for the clinical trial methodology group at the Julius Center also in Utrecht. Dr. Michael Benatar is a Professor of Neurology and Chief of the Neuromusc…

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What can the locus coeruleus tell us about cognition in Lewy body disorders? 17:36

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Dr. Michele Matarazzo interviews Prof. Irena Rektorová about her recent study on early changes in the locus coeruleus in mild cognitive impairment with Lewy bodies. Using neuromelanin-sensitive MRI, the study reveals selective vulnerability of the caudal locus coeruleus and its association with specific cognitive and other nonmotor features. The co…

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#177. March 2025 Financials 22:11

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March 2025 was a good financial month, but before we get into that, Craig and I talk about one of our trailers being rejected. It was because of some minor damage that had happened a while ago and hadn't been an issue, so why the rejection all of the sudden? Who knows. I'm also back in the dispatching saddle again. It has been while since I have do…

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Myoclonus Series: Myoclonus new classification & treatment 16:41

3M ago16:41

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Prof. Marina de Koning-Tijssen interviews Prof. John Caviness on the topic of myoclonus, focusing on its new classification and treatment. They discuss the long-awaited recently published classification of myoclonus and explore the latest treatment options.By MDS

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Celebrating the Parkinson's community 20:28

3M ago20:28

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On this special World Parkinson’s Day episode, Dr. Michele Matarazzo is joined by John Dean—speech-language pathologist and Chair of the MDS Allied Health Professionals Group—to explore the essential roles of care partners, allied health professionals, and the broader Parkinson’s community. From physiotherapists to family members, we shine a light …

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#176. What You Need To Know About Trucking Insurance 45:13

3M ago45:13

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Trucking Insurance is tricky! It is also typically in the top 5 expenses for a trucking company. For Haulin Assets it is the 4th biggest expense. There are a lot of factors that go into getting the best policy and the best pricing. In this episode we go over what you need to know as an Owner Operator or a Fleet Owner to make sure you are keeping th…

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Gender differences in DBS decision making 16:05

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Dr. Sara Schaefer discusses with Dr. Michelle Fullard the similarities and differences in how men and women with Parkinson's disease approach the decision of whether or not to undergo deep brain stimulation.Read the article.

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April Truck Stop Podcast: Beyond the Black Box: Demystifying AI in Trucking Insurance with Cover Whale 37:23

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Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are no longer just buzzwords—they’re actively reshaping the landscape of commercial trucking insurance. In a recent conversation with industry leaders Jim Schoonover, John Love, Nyles Oppenheimer (Chief Revenue Officer at Cover Whale), and Darryl Siry (CIO and COO at Cover Whale), the group exp…

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GLP-1 agonists in Parkinson’s disease: New evidence, new questions? 21:43

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In this episode, Dr. Michele Matarazzo interviews Prof. Tom Foltynie about the recently published phase 3 clinical trial of exenatide as a disease-modifying therapy for Parkinson’s disease in The Lancet. While the findings were disappointing, ongoing post-hoc analyses aim to understand the discrepancy with previous phase 2 results and explore how t…

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#175. February 2025 Financials 24:21

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February 2025 was a pretty eventful and interesting month. We had a truck get in a little skirmish with a BMW. No one was hurt and the vehicles weren't too bad off either, but it was one of those incidents that really make you scratch your head. We'll share some video on social media, I'd love to hear your opinions. I'll just ask the questions, whe…

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Mitochondrial DNA copy number: A potential biomarker for Parkinson's disease progression 13:56

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Prof. Sarah Camargos interviews Prof. Sun Ju Chung about his recent paper in the Movement Disorders Journal investigating diagnostic and prognostic capabilities of measuring blood mitochondrial DNA copy number (mtDNA-CN) for Parkinson’s disease. Journal CME is available until March 3, 2026Read the article.…

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tDCS for Tourette syndrome 20:33

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Dr. Sara Schaefer and Dr. Davide Martino discuss his recent paper exploring the use of transcranial direct current stimulation over the supplementary motor area for the suppression of tics in patients with Tourette Syndrome.Read the article.

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#174. How Truckers Make Money: A Guide to Driver Compensation 34:12

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Get the full show notes at haulinassetsllc.com Check out MotorcarrierHQ.com Find our courses at haulinassetsacademy.com Before we get into talking about truck driver pay, I talk about a recent incident where one of our trucks had its hood damaged by a driver who decided to make a left hand turn where he shouldn't have. His trailer didn't even come …

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Are hyposmia and REM sleep behavior disorder reliable indicators of Lewy body pathology? 10:46

4M ago10:46

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There is an important role for cost-effective clinical biomarkers in the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease. Dr. Eduardo de Pablo-Fernández and Dr. Cecilia Tremblay discuss how accurate hyposmia and REM sleep behavior disorder can predict Lewy pathology in a non-selected population using data from the Arizona clinicopathological study on Aging and Ne…

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Combined habit reversal and acceptance and commitment therapies for tics 15:54

4M ago15:54

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Dr. Jennifer Eisenhauer joins Dr. Sara Schaefer to discuss her recent article describing a combined therapy approach for adult patient with tics: habit reversal therapy (HRT) + acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). They further discuss what these therapies are, their effect in tics, what is gratifying about working with patients with tics, and n…

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Claims Corner: The Rising Impact of Litigation Funding: Insights from John Liberatore 18:40

5M ago18:40

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In the latest episode of Claims Corner, John Love, TCS, TRS sits down with John Liberatore, Founder & President of Primacy Risk Services, a leading expert in trucking claims, to discuss one of the most pressing issues in the industry—litigation funding. As the landscape of insurance claims continues to evolve, adjusters, underwriters, and trucking …

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#173. January 2025 Financials 29:45

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Rinse and repeat is a good thing when times are good, not so much when you're in a freight market like we are in right now. January seems almost like a carbon copy of December. Most of the numbers are very similar. Before Craig and I dive into the numbers I talk about a couple of recent instances that happened to a couple of our trucks over the las…

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Immune, metabolic and tau markers in blood cells in progressive supranuclear palsy 15:10

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Dr. Eduardo de Pablo-Fernández and Dr Tommaso Schirinzi discuss the results of his study evaluating markers of immune response, metabolism, inflammatory regulation and tau levels in blood cells in patients with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). They also discuss how these results contribute to the growing evidence of neuroinflammation contribut…

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Claims Corner Podcast: Unpacking the Complex World of Trucking Claims – A Deep Dive with John Love and John Liberatore 17:24

5M ago17:24

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Don’t miss this in-depth conversation with John Love, TCS, TRS and John Liberatore, Founder & President of Primacy Risk Services, The latest episode of Claims Corner is one you don’t want to miss! Moderator John Love, TCS, TRS sits down with John Liberatore, Founder & President of Primacy Risk Services & Chair of the MCIEF Claims Curriculum Committ…

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CReATe Author Series Ep. 13 - Dr. Benatar on Prognostic Markers and ALS 26:31

5M ago26:31

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Dr. Ruben van Eijk is an associate professor in the Department of Neurology at the University Medical Center Utrecht in the Netherlands as well as a statistical consultant and medical statistician for the clinical trial methodology group at the Julius Center also in Utrecht. Dr. Michael Benatar is a Professor of Neurology and Chief of the Neuromusc…

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Focused ultrasound for cervical dystonia 20:10

5M ago20:10

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Dr. Shiro Horisawa discusses the latest clinical trial results on MR-guided focused ultrasound pallidothalamic tractotomy for cervical dystonia. He explores the technique's limitations, future prospects, and how it compares to existing therapeutic options.Read the article.

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#172. You've Been In an Accident, Now What? 31:35

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This is a super important episode. If you own a truck, are a truck driver or run a trucking company, chances are you are going to deal with an accident at some point in your career. When it happens, you want things to go as well as possible. During this episode, Craig and I are going to help you know how you can be prepared and we will help arm you…

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Hot Topic: Subcutaneous levodopa infusion 25:27

5M ago25:27

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Dr. Hugo Morales Briceno interviews Prof. Ray Chaudhuri to discuss the real world-use of levodopa subcutaneous infusion in patients with Parkinson's disease.

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Vibrotactile foot stimulation for freezing of gait 15:55

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Dr. Chan joins the podcast to discuss the results of their pilot study with Dr. Eduardo De Pablo-Fernández. The study uses a foot vibrotactile stimulation as an external cue for the treatment of freezing of gait in Parkinson's disease. Together they discuss how vibrotactile devices can be implemented in clinical practice.Read the article.…

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#171. December 2024 Financials 23:52

6M ago23:52

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Before we get into the December 2024 financials, I go on a bit of a rant about truck parking. It is such a HUGE Problem! It causes drivers frustration and costs everyone time and money. I talk about an incident that recently happened to us that cost us a lot of money because of the parking problem. And it is a completely ridiculous situation that h…

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Video-based machine learning for tic detection 11:08

6M ago11:08

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In this episode, Prof. Alexander Münchau talks about how machine learning video-based assessments can be leveraged to quantify tics in Tourette syndrome and how this technology has the potential to assist clinicians in tic detection.Read the article.

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January Truck Stop Podcast - Combating Fraud and Enhancing Efficiency in Commercial Trucking Insurance 46:54

6M ago46:54

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Fraud remains a critical challenge in the commercial trucking insurance sector. In our recent Truck Stop Podcast: Combating Fraud and Enhancing Efficiency in Commercial Trucking Insurance, we sat down with Andy Sharpe, CEO of MeshVI, and Spencer Mitchell, CEO of TruckerCloud, to discuss cutting-edge solutions. Fraud types like double brokering, fal…

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Tremor Series: What's in store? The future of tremor research 22:03

6M ago22:03

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In this episode, Dr. Aasef Shaikh and Dr. Ming-Kai Pan give us a virtual guided tour of their labs, particularly discussing what they are presently working on. They further elaborate on how these studies can inform our understanding of tremor physiology and where they believe the field should be heading in order to finally understand tremor origin.…

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#170. Building a Culture of Safety 33:50

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As I mentioned recently, Brad, our operations manager left us the end of last year and Nate and I have had to divvy out his responsibilities. One of them that I have taken on is safety and compliance, so those topics have been pretty heavy on my mind lately. I feel like as a company, we have a pretty good safety culture, but we aren't perfect, and …

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Defining Parkinson's disease: where we are, where we are headed 22:09

6M ago22:09

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Dr. Michele Matarazzo interviews Dr. Victor Fung, President of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society and lead author of the recent viewpoint published in the Movement Disorders journal. Together, they explore the biological definition and classification of Parkinson's disease, discussing its key insights, future prospects, and t…