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International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society

Moving Along  newsletter

 March 2025   Vol. 29, Issue 1

MDS's quarterly newsletter, providing up-to-date information on new developments in the field of Movement Disorders, as well as MDS announcements and other news.

Main Content

Top Story

New paper: Importance of GBA1 genetic testing and counseling for Parkinson’s disease 

Authors analyze the best practices and key challenges.

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President’s Letter

The MDS President invites all members to join MDS for World Parkinson's Day, International Congress in Honolulu, and the Society’s upcoming 40th anniversary.  

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Highlights

2024’s most impactful clinical neuroscience studiesNew research delves into the phenomenology of tremor

Paper provides an evidence-based background on the different tremor types and discusses neurophysiological approaches.

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13-year-old researcher uses machine learning to improve diagnosis of Parkinson's diseaseAdvancing expiratory muscle strength training (EMST) with machine learning

A look at a cost-effective nonpharmacological intervention for swallowing and communication challenges.

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Trial explores ballet intervention for advanced Parkinson’sShaking up science: How GP2 and AfrAbia are tackling Parkinson’s genetics, one genome at a time

Organizations focus research in genetically varied but underrepresented region of AfrAbia.

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Next steps: MDS moves to develop continued guidance on biological definition for Parkinson’s disease

Join us: World Parkinson’s Day

Share about PD using #worldparkinsonsday April 11!

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Features

Subjective cognitive complaints in Parkinson’s disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Cross-continental mentorship: Centers build mutual learning

This Center to Center Program partnership created measurable successes for both institutions.

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Subjective cognitive complaints in Parkinson’s disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Knowledge without borders in South America: An MDS Center-to-Center Program experience

Program fosters establishment of the first movement disorders unit in a public hospital in Bolivia.

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Subjective cognitive complaints in Parkinson’s disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis

What Michael J. Fox's Presidential Medal of Freedom means for the PD community

Dr. Michael Okun breaks down the vast impact the star continues to make as an advocate and champion for research.

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Subjective cognitive complaints in Parkinson’s disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis

What’s next for the Parkinson’s Study Group? A discussion with the incoming chair

Joohi Jimenez-Shahed discusses advancing clinical research and uplifting young investigators and women in the field.

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Society Highlights

Young member research highlights

Speed networking with both peers and field leaders amplifies young members’ event

Continuous subcutaneous foslevodopa-foscarbidopa in Parkinson's disease: A mini-review of current scope and future outlook

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Speed networking with both peers and field leaders amplifies young members’ event

Family history in Parkinson's disease: A national cross-sectional study

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Speed networking with both peers and field leaders amplifies young members’ event

In-home remote assessment of the MDS-UPDRS Part III: Multi-cultural development and validation of a guide for patients

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A farewell from the outgoing Editor

Chair reflects on successes and growth of MDS’s LEAP Leadership Program 

“It is my community of likeminded, dedicated, compassionate, and fierce leaders.”

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The making of a journal every clinician wants to read: A reflection by the founding editors

Meet the new Moving Along Editorial Board members

Four new members bring diverse experiences to assist with the newsletter’s coverage of the Society and field.

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Event Highlights

2024 Hong Kong Movement Disorder Society meeting draws record attendance
2nd LARGE-PD meeting organizes leaders toward tangible next steps

Actionable outcomes include new working groups and expansion of a program to provide free genetic testing in Latin America.

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Speed networking with both peers and field leaders amplifies young members’ event
Workshop provides immersive, interactive platform for learning and skill-building

The two-day skills course was led by expert global faculty, who guided hands-on training.

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Member Updates

NEW: Keep up with member changes, passings and more. 

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Postings

Browse job openings, grants, fellowships, and other opportunities. 

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A stack of Moving Along issues.    

 

Browse the Moving Along archives.

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Editorial Board

Katarzyna Smilowska, MD, PhD
Moving Along Editor (2023-2025)

Dr. Katarzyna Smilowska is a neurologist specializing in Movement Disorders at the 5th Regional Hospital in Sosnowiec, Poland. She has trained and conducted research at Radboud University Medical Center, Queen Square, and Christian-Albrechts University. She is actively engaged in international collaborations, serving on committees and task forces within MDS, as well as on committees and panels of the European Academy of Neurology.

Catalina Cerquera-Cleves, MD, MSc

Daniel G. Di Luca, MD

 

Shaimaa El-Jaafary, MD

Anhar Hassan, MD

Prashanth Kukkle, DM

Daniel Gams Massi, MD 

Vikram Holla, MD, DM 

Elie Matar, BSc(Adv), MD, PhD, FRACP

Vanessa Carvalho, MD

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