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November 30th at 12 pm PT
Before the Diagnosis: Understanding Prodromal Parkinsonism
Let's be honest — by the time most people receive a Parkinson's diagnosis, the disease has already been developing for years. The good news? Science is catching up.
Prodromal Parkinson's refers to the period before motor symptoms appear, and it may be one of the most important windows we have for intervention.
Whether you've never heard the term or you've been paying close attention to early warning signs — join us once a quarter as we explore what the research tells us about recognizing, monitoring, and potentially slowing Parkinson's before it fully begins.
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About Dr. Mischley
Laurie Mischley, ND PhD MPH studied naturopathic medicine (ND) at Bastyr University and epidemiology (MPH) and nutritional sciences (PhD) at the University of Washington and she maintains appointments at both Universities. Her work is focused on identifying the nutritional requirements unique to individuals with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and has published on coenzyme Q10, lithium, NAD+, and glutathione deficiency.
She is Principal Investigator of the Modifiable Variables in Parkinsonism (MVP) Study (MVP-study.com), which is attempting to describe why some people with PD progress slower than others. She developed the Patient Reported Outcomes in PD (PRO-PD) rating scale (www.PD-symptoms.com), created the Parkinson Symptom Tracking App, and has trained dogs to detect the scent of Parkinsonism (ParK-9.com).
She is working on ways to study, package and deliver evidence-based lifestyle modification as a therapeutic strategy.
