🎙️ We’re back with Episode 37 of Parkinson Weekly, hosted by Prof. Bas Bloem.

On this week’s episode of Parkinson Weekly, recorded live at the European Academy of Neurology (EAN) Congress in Geneva, Prof. Bas Bloem discusses advanced treatment options for people with Parkinson’s experiencing complex response fluctuations.

Prof. Bloem explores why the term “advanced therapies” may itself create a barrier to treatment and explains why he prefers the term “smart therapies”. He discusses the range of options available, including deep brain stimulation, focused ultrasound and pump therapies, and explains how the 5-2-1 rule can help identify when it may be time to start the conversation.

The episode also looks at the importance of shared decision-making, ensuring people with Parkinson’s and their loved ones are informed about all available treatment options and can work together with their clinical team to determine the most appropriate approach.

Key topics include:

• What are “smart therapies” for Parkinson’s?
• Recognising complex response fluctuations
• The 5-2-1 rule and when to start the conversation
• Deep brain stimulation, focused ultrasound and pump therapies
• Why discussions around treatment may be happening too late
• The importance of shared decision-making and individualised care

And don’t forget, you can listen here:

Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/34ec09bc-c8b8-4a28-a12b-ca8aae3edd57/parkinson-weekly?ref=dm_sh_BpcE171Aj6Bvc6jQNKL90yl8o

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FVqV671ESQ5VxbncsIxIS?si=a29cb8d5e72640de

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/parkinson-weekly/id1836115672

Have a question you’d like Bas to answer in a future episode? Email us at parkinsonweekly@gmail.com – we’d love to hear from you.