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...
Personalized Medicine and the Next Frontier for Movement Disorders
The Caring Neurologist
39 minutes
4 months ago
Personalized Medicine and the Next Frontier for Movement Disorders
Welcome back to The Caring Neurologist! In this milestone 10th episode, “The Future of Genetic Therapy in Movement Disorders,” the ever-insightful Dr. Sandeep Thakkar unravels the science and hope behind gene therapy for Parkinson’s disease and beyond. They break down what gene therapy really means, going beyond the headlines and “science fiction” buzzwords like CRISPR to explain how this groundbreaking approach aims to address the very root causes of movement disorders. Dr. Thakkar sha...
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...