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...
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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...
Beyond Genetics: Why Environmental Exposures Like Pesticides Matter in Parkinson’s Disease
The Caring Neurologist
32 minutes
1 month 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! 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...
