Critical Challenges and Landmark Practice Advances in The Science and Medicine of Parkinson's Disease


Chicago, IL

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Welcome and Introduction
Critical Challenges In Parkinson's Disease-An Overview
Early Diagnosis, Treatment Triggers, and Therapeutic Advances
Where Do We Stand? Where Are We Going?

Program Chairman: Lawrence W. Elmer, MD, PhD


Screen and Intervene: Confirming and Acting Upon the Diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease
The Importance of Early Diagnosis and Intervention — Implications for Optimizing Patient Care

Mark F. Lew, MD, FAAN


Evidence-Based Pharmacologic Management of Progressive Motor Disability in Parkinson's Disease
Initiating, Monitoring, and Sequencing Drug Therapy for PD — Monotherapy Versus Combination Strategies and Sequencing Pharmacotherapy

Lawrence W. Elmer, MD, PhD


Pharmacologic Issues in Drug Selection for Parkinson's Disease
Selectivity versus Non-Selectivity: What Do The Trials and Evidence Teach Us?

Andrew D. Siderowf, MD, MSCE


Management of Non-Motor Symptoms and Cognitive Complications in Parkinson's Disease
Addressing the Co-morbid Challenges of Depression, and Dementia — A Glimpse Into Near Future Strategies

William G. Ondo, MD


Case Studies and Q&A
Faculty Panel