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In 2016, a proposal for naming genetically determined movement disorders addressed difficulties with conventional naming systems. After nearly 10 years, an evaluation of its strengths and weaknesss: https://loom.ly/KRcFvqc
January 30, 2026 at 5:45 PM
MDS’s Pediatric Movement Disorders Special Interest Group contributed to this investigation of NKX2-1-related disorders, which found that chorea affects over 90% of diagnosed patients. Foremost treatment was levodopa or methylphenidate. https://loom.ly/UCrX3fY
January 29, 2026 at 2:06 PM
As an MDS member, you don’t just stay informed — you shape the future.

Renew for 2026 to continue shaping science and care.
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January 28, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Apply now: MDS Task Force on Chorea Classification https://loom.ly/VtFtGos
January 27, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Gain an up-to-date look at current ataxia treatments, emerging disease-modifying strategies, and future innovations including biomarkers and gene therapy. #PASCongress pascongress.org
January 27, 2026 at 2:05 PM
“Essentially, this course changed my whole approach to the patient.”
Join a faculty of foremost leaders in the field to gain a comprehensive understanding of these complex diseases. https://loom.ly/cuegghw
January 26, 2026 at 11:34 PM
There is limited guidance on helping women with PD before, during, and after pregnancy. Dr. Alexander Lehn shares how a recent review sought to address these gaps so that clinicians can more confidently converse with their patients about family planning. https://loom.ly/tFcbA2w
January 26, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Collaborate with leading experts to analyze real cases — or even share your own. https://loom.ly/aixrunM
January 23, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Browse the cutting-edge #PASCongress scientific sessions and events, including Novel Clinical Trials, Ataxia Therapies, Controversies in Movement Disorders, and more. https://loom.ly/lLFU9S8
January 23, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Join international experts to decode the biological and environmental drivers of PD and explore their clinical implications. https://loom.ly/5t7ZSPo
January 21, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Come together with hundreds of renowned physicians, researchers and other professionals from across Pan America to build partnerships and advance the science of Movement Disorders. mdscongress.org
January 20, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Deadline soon: Explore genetics, collaboration, and opportunities across Africa. https://loom.ly/0bQy-Lo
January 19, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Gastrointestinal dysfunction has been increasingly regarded as an integral aspect of PD and have been associated with various symptoms. This MDS Podcast discusses the use of probiotics in PD, specifically regarding constipation. https://loom.ly/s_ehJKI
January 19, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Submit an abstract to be presented at the International Congress of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders® in Seoul, Korea. https://loom.ly/22Jj9eo
January 19, 2026 at 2:06 PM
New MDS Study Group:
Join the Wellness Study Group, focused on advancing research and best practices in wellness for movement disorders. Learn more & get involved:
https://loom.ly/tLf9ZWo
Wellness Study Group
The Wellness Task Force aims to create a framework for systematically addressing wellness in PD defined as the active pursuit of activities, choices and lifestyles that lead to a state of holistic health combining motor and non-motor benefits. 
www.movementdisorders.org
January 16, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Discover how AI tools can analyze data, strengthen movement disorder research, and shape future clinical practice while addressing regional needs. #PASCongress pascongress.org
January 15, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Help build the future movement disorders in Africa at the first MDS-African Section conference. Apply now! https://loom.ly/0bQy-Lo
January 14, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Preview the hot topics that will be covered during the #PASCongress. https://loom.ly/XIADZ7Q
January 13, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Jean-Martin Charcot is known as "the founder of modern neurology" and 200 years later his impacts are still felt. Dr. Christopher Goetz joins the MDS Podcast to discuss this historical figure and how he interprets and uses his teachings to this day. https://loom.ly/Nk5IbFU
January 12, 2026 at 10:17 PM
People living with Parkinson’s use diaries to track their symptoms. MDS’s Clinical Outcome Assessment Program is developing a customizable e-diary that also gauges impact on daily activities and generates reports for patients, clinicians, or researchers. https://loom.ly/p6XIAA8
January 8, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Hear the latest on trials targeting motor and non-motor symptoms in Parkinson’s, disease-modifying approaches for atypical parkinsonism, and therapies for essential tremor. #PASCongress pascongress.org
January 7, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Research shows cell-type-specific bidirectional modulation of STN neurons can restore motor function in parkinsonian models, pointing toward more precise neuromodulation therapies. Learn more: 
https://loom.ly/42iNZf0
Cell-type specific bidirectional modulation of STN neurons rescue parkinsonian motor symptom
Awardee discusses inspiration for insights he hopes could eventually guide next-generation DBS.
www.movementdisorders.org
January 6, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Stay ahead of the science.
Examine the latest approaches in Parkinson’s disease research, from α-synuclein biology to AI-driven patient stratification. https://loom.ly/5t7ZSPo
January 5, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Get involved: If you are attending the upcoming #PASCongress, you can become a Social Media Ambassador.

As an official Ambassador, you will encourage others to attend, share about sessions, and capture key moments from the event. Apply now: https://loom.ly/zArMcmE
January 5, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Last chance: Register for the #PASCongress now for the best rates. pascongress.org/Register
January 2, 2026 at 6:02 PM