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 an

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* 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

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Several genes have been identified as contributing to isolated dystonia. Can you name any? https://loom.ly/axmgg-4

MDS Young Member Group highlight: New study demonstrates that DBS-GPi is functionally meaningful, producing a significan...
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MDS Young Member Group highlight:
New study demonstrates that DBS-GPi is functionally meaningful, producing a significant and sustained improvement in gross and fine motor function. https://loom.ly/T440qVs

Study demonstrates that DBS-GPi is functionally meaningful, producing a significant and sustained improvement in gross and fine motor function.

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Neuroimaging is an important tool for diagnosing genetic and sporadic ataxias. Dr. Malco Rossi breaks down his approach to imaging potential ataxia patients and what important clues and signs to look for. https://loom.ly/K2uyc1Q

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Clinical neurophysiology is a powerful, yet often underused tool. Learn to use it to improve your diagnostic accuracy and clinical decision-making. https://loom.ly/6_Y5dEM

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Experts discuss challenges, best practices, and what clinicians need to know about Genetic testing in movement disorders. https://loom.ly/NdoYgpw

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Experts overview the rapidly expanding landscape of tools to measure and manage gait, and how they may impact the future of treatment. https://loom.ly/4x0QtNo

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Ataxias remain among the most therapeutically frustrating disorders in neurology — but recent advances suggest a meaningful shift in the treatment landscape. https://loom.ly/2tJFVmM

Ataxias remain among the most therapeutically frustrating disorders in neurology — but recent advances suggest a meaningful shift in the treatment landscape.

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Practical tools and approaches to address a ‘new era’ of PwP — and the real-world examples where they are already working. https://loom.ly/gAq1HUg

Practical tools and approaches to address a ‘new era’ of PwP — and the real-world examples where they are already working.

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