University of Kansas Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Center

07/20/2023

Please join us on August 12th for our 15th annual symposium. You can register at https://redcap.kumc.edu/surveys/?s=ECFHC77FD48LXCJD or by calling 913-588-0013. We look forward to seeing everyone!

07/06/2023

Please join us for our 15th Annual Parkinson's Disease Symposium. It will be held on August 12th from 9am-1pm (doors open at 8am for exhibits) at the Overland Park Marriott. Registration is required. Please click here to register https://redcap.kumc.edu/surveys/?s=ECFHC77FD48LXCJD or call 913-588-0013.

01/09/2023

Please read our latest newsletter with information about registering for an upcoming virtual educational series for people with Parkinson's Disease and their families/caregivers. You can register at kansascitycns.org/programs

05/11/2022

REM Behavior Disorder, or RBD, can be an early symptom of Parkinson's Disease.

The research was funded by the Michael J. Fox Foundation.

05/02/2022

Please see our May newsletter with information about how to register for our upcoming Parkinson's Disease Symposium.

04/27/2022

Hear Dr. Pahwa and Dr. Cheng discuss focused ultrasound for the treatment of essential tremor.

     The University of Kansas Health System is treating a total of 22 COVID patients today, the same as yesterday. Other significant numbers: 8 with the active virus today, 7 yesterday 2 in ICU, 2 yesterday 0 on ventilator, 0 yesterday 14 hospitalized but out of acute infection phase, 15 yesterda...

02/03/2022

Please join us for a series of hour-long educational webinars every Wednesday and Thursday from February 9th - March 3rd. The courses are free, but pre-registration is required. You can register by clicking the links below. If you are having problems registering, please e-mail klyons@kumc.edu and specify which courses you would like to attend.
Register for course 1: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_s9YG6WScR1SocpNpmDPw2Q
Register for course 2: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_O5ZmQIYLTZCsuevfq_TC3g
Register for course 3: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WYalTqTbQMyYxlUIxTHsOA
Register for course 4: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DRcdheZjTKitJAGz4QY91A
Register for course 5: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FR4UbVOqTcSOqW4iM0KIwg
Register for course 6: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9vzHnDFNRRW_JBYlfQDe-Q
Register for course 7: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7gpfMZgtSJqNGg01tWtL6Q
Register for course 8: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_G2kd7aU0QBCF4HWiIDTnxQ

09/02/2021

It’s here! Check out the September edition of our monthly newsletter, Focus. It’s full of great information on Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor, including the latest on our research opportunities. We’re excited about the chance to share and connect with you. To read the newsletter, visit:

Monthly newsletters from the KU Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Center about news and research on Parkinson's Disease and essential tremor.

08/27/2021

Check it out! The first edition of our monthly newsletter, Focus, debuted this month. It’s jam-packed with great information on Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor, including the latest on our clinical trials and other research opportunities. We’re excited about the chance to share and connect with you. To read the newsletter, visit:

Monthly newsletters from the KU Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Center about news and research on Parkinson's Disease and essential tremor.

03/10/2020

Rajesh Pahwa, M.D., professor of neurology at the University of Kansas Medical Center and director of the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorder Center at The University of Kansas Health System is a panelist in this video series. The goal of the series is to educate providers and improve patient outcomes.

A discussion regarding the meaning of OFF as it relates to Parkinson disease.

01/31/2020

Congratulations: Rajesh Pahwa, M.D., professor of neurology at the University of Kansas School of Medicine and director of The University of Kansas Health System’s Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorder Center, was appointed to the board of directors for the World Parkinson Coalition, Inc. He has been involved in the movement disorder field for nearly 30 years and has been involved with the WPC since 2013.

NEW YORK (PRWEB) January 30, 2020 -- WPC welcomes five internationally recognized researchers, clinicians, and an advocate as new directors to its Board.