Welcome back to The Caring Neurologist, where science, stories, and breakthrough discoveries meet compassionate care. In today’s episode, host Dr. Sandeep Thakkar takes you on a deep dive into the fascinating journey of Levodopa, the drug that transformed Parkinson’s treatment and remains the gold standard decades after its introduction. From its ancient roots in Ayurvedic medicine to the groundbreaking trials that redefined patient care, you’ll learn how Levodopa works, why it’s so effective...
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Welcome back to The Caring Neurologist, where science, stories, and breakthrough discoveries meet compassionate care. In today’s episode, host Dr. Sandeep Thakkar takes you on a deep dive into the fascinating journey of Levodopa, the drug that transformed Parkinson’s treatment and remains the gold standard decades after its introduction. From its ancient roots in Ayurvedic medicine to the groundbreaking trials that redefined patient care, you’ll learn how Levodopa works, why it’s so effective...
Beyond Genetics: Why Environmental Exposures Like Pesticides Matter in Parkinson’s Disease
The Caring Neurologist
32 minutes
5 months ago
Beyond Genetics: Why Environmental Exposures Like Pesticides Matter in Parkinson’s Disease
Welcome to the eighth episode of The Caring Neurologist with Dr. Sandeep Thakar! In this thought-provoking conversation, Dr. Thakkar dives into the alarming links between Parkinson’s disease and environmental toxins, specifically the pesticides used at golf courses and in our own backyards. Inspired by a recent JAMA Neurology study, they unravel how living near manicured greens could impact long-term brain health, what specific chemicals are involved, and why these risks matter far beyond jus...
The Caring Neurologist
Welcome back to The Caring Neurologist, where science, stories, and breakthrough discoveries meet compassionate care. In today’s episode, host Dr. Sandeep Thakkar takes you on a deep dive into the fascinating journey of Levodopa, the drug that transformed Parkinson’s treatment and remains the gold standard decades after its introduction. From its ancient roots in Ayurvedic medicine to the groundbreaking trials that redefined patient care, you’ll learn how Levodopa works, why it’s so effective...
