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...
How DBS Restores Quality of Life for Parkinson’s Patients and More
The Caring Neurologist
44 minutes
6 months ago
How DBS Restores Quality of Life for Parkinson’s Patients and More
Welcome to episode six of The Caring Neurologist! In this episode, Dr. Sandeep Thakkar dives deep into a truly life-changing topic: Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS). While the phrase might sound futuristic or even a little intimidating, DBS is a reality for thousands of people living with Parkinson’s disease and other neurological conditions. Dr. Thakkar unpacks what DBS really is, how it works, and why it’s become such a promising treatment option for managing symptoms like tremor and stiffness ...
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...
