International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society

International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS) is a professional society of clinicians, scientists, and other healthcare professionals.

MDS is a 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. The spectrum of clinical disorders represented by the Society includes but is not limited to:

* Parkinson's disease and parkinsonism
* Dystonia
* Chorea, Huntington's disease
* Ataxia
* Tremor and essential tremor
* Myoclonus and startle
* Tics and Tourette syndrome
* Restless legs syndrome
* Stiff person syndrome
* Gait disorders

The objective and mission of the Society shall be to advance the neurological sciences pertaining to Movement Disorders; to operate exclusively for scientific, scholarly and educational purposes; to encourage research; to provide forums, such as medical journals, scientific symposia and International Congresses, for sharing ideas and for advancing the related clinical and scientific disciplines; and to encourage interest and participation in the activities of the Society among healthcare and allied professionals and scientists; and to collaborate with other related professional and lay organizations. To view MDS' Social Media Policy, click on the link below:

http://www.movementdisorders.org/MDS/About/MDS-Policies/MDS-Social-Media-Policy.htm

01/30/2026

In 2016, a proposal for naming genetically determined movement disorders addressed difficulties with conventional naming systems. After nearly 10 years, an evaluation of its strengths and weaknesss: https://loom.ly/KRcFvqc

MDS’s Pediatric Movement Disorders Special Interest Group contributed to this investigation of NKX2-1-related disorders,...
01/29/2026

MDS’s Pediatric Movement Disorders Special Interest Group contributed to this investigation of NKX2-1-related disorders, which found that chorea affects over 90% of diagnosed patients. Foremost treatment was levodopa or methylphenidate. https://loom.ly/UCrX3fY

Lewy body deposits are strongly associated with dementia, as well as movement issues, mood changes, and other non-motor ...
01/28/2026

Lewy body deposits are strongly associated with dementia, as well as movement issues, mood changes, and other non-motor problems. Dementia caused by Lewy body formation is the second most common progressive dementia, behind Alzheimer's disease.

As an MDS member, you don’t just stay informed — you shape the future. Renew for 2026 to continue shaping science and c...
01/28/2026

As an MDS member, you don’t just stay informed — you shape the future.

Renew for 2026 to continue shaping science and care.
https://loom.ly/EJBg2vU

Apply now: MDS Task Force on Chorea Classification https://loom.ly/VtFtGos
01/27/2026

Apply now: MDS Task Force on Chorea Classification https://loom.ly/VtFtGos

The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS) is a professional society of more than 12,000 clinicians, scientists and other healthcare professionals dedicated to improving the care of patients with movement disorders through education and research.

01/27/2026

Gain an up-to-date look at current ataxia treatments, emerging disease-modifying strategies, and future innovations including biomarkers and gene therapy. pascongress.org

“Essentially, this course changed my whole approach to the patient.”Join a faculty of foremost leaders in the field to g...
01/26/2026

“Essentially, this course changed my whole approach to the patient.”
Join a faculty of foremost leaders in the field to gain a comprehensive understanding of these complex diseases. https://loom.ly/cuegghw

01/26/2026

There is limited guidance on helping women with PD before, during, and after pregnancy. Dr. Alexander Lehn shares how a recent review sought to address these gaps so that clinicians can more confidently converse with their patients about family planning. https://loom.ly/tFcbA2w

Collaborate with leading experts to analyze real cases — or even share your own. https://loom.ly/aixrunM
01/23/2026

Collaborate with leading experts to analyze real cases — or even share your own. https://loom.ly/aixrunM

Browse the cutting-edge scientific sessions and events, including Novel Clinical Trials, Ataxia Therapies, Controversi...
01/23/2026

Browse the cutting-edge scientific sessions and events, including Novel Clinical Trials, Ataxia Therapies, Controversies in Movement Disorders, and more. https://loom.ly/lLFU9S8

Join international experts to decode the biological and environmental drivers of PD and explore their clinical implicati...
01/21/2026

Join international experts to decode the biological and environmental drivers of PD and explore their clinical implications. https://loom.ly/5t7ZSPo

Come together with hundreds of renowned physicians, researchers and other professionals from across Pan America to build...
01/20/2026

Come together with hundreds of renowned physicians, researchers and other professionals from across Pan America to build partnerships and advance the science of Movement Disorders. mdscongress.org

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MDS is a 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. The spectrum of clinical disorders represented by the Society includes but is not limited to: * Parkinson's disease and parkinsonism * Dystonia * Chorea, Huntington's disease * Ataxia * Tremor and essential tremor * Myoclonus and startle * Tics and Tourette syndrome * Restless legs syndrome * Stiff person syndrome * Gait disorders The objective and mission of the Society shall be to advance the neurological sciences pertaining to Movement Disorders; to operate exclusively for scientific, scholarly and educational purposes; to encourage research; to provide forums, such as medical journals, scientific symposia and International Congresses, for sharing ideas and for advancing the related clinical and scientific disciplines; and to encourage interest and participation in the activities of the Society among healthcare and allied professionals and scientists; and to collaborate with other related professional and lay organizations. To view the MDS Social Media Policy, please visit: www.movementdisorders.org/social-media-policy