World Parkinson Congress 2023: Our Top Takeaways

[@symbyxbiome]

Really great takeaways from WPC! We really enjoyed being able to participate this past year and share our technology with the community. We met so many great people!

[@chinyererachel]

My takeaway from WPC2023 was meeting people who had Parkinson's and were still determined to make the most out of life.

[@LivedHealthParks]

That's such a fabulous thing to take away from the event! I hope you had a wonderful time. Will you be going again?

[@chinyererachel]

@@LivedHealthParks Yes, I would love to go again but that depends on a lot of logistics.

[@shahmohammad888]

It is unfortunate that I am from a country having PD since 2014 where hardly 1% people heard about or know a little about the disease. There are many Neurologists, but I could not find any movement disorder specialist. My condition deteriorated even visiting three senior Neurologists. Finally, I went to another country (Thailand) and fortunate to get a good Doctor who is really a Movement disorder specialist trained in USA. Things started improving from that point and I have been under the same Doctor for last eight years. Can I join the Congress 2024? (Just fyi, I am going to US in April 2024. Regards, Shah Murshid

[@LivedHealthParks]

Glad to hear you are now getting the right treatment. Yes, the World Parkinson Congress is open to anyone with PD. They haven't announced the date for the next one yet so keep an eye on their website: www.worldpdcoalition.org/

[@helenhollis515]

We are planning to go and it was a good to hear a potential location 😀

[@jodieforbes2843]

A location for the next WPC hasn't been formally announced yet but it will very likely be in the US or Canada and possibly in 2 years' time to get back on to the 3-yearly schedule.

[@helenhollis515]

@@jodieforbes2843 thanks for the heads up!

[@LivedHealthParks]

Very glad you're thinking of going! We haven't heard of anyone yet who's not enjoyed it and gained a huge amount through going.

[@johnp.2614]

Any news on stem cell therapy at WPC2023?

[@LivedHealthParks]

I'm not sure. I will ask one of our hosts who attended and try to get back to you.

[@jodieforbes2843]

Hi, yes, stem cell therapy was discussed at the WPC along with some other emerging therapies like focused ultrasound. In summary, we are expecting a number of clinical trials to report their results in the next year or so. The speakers anticipated that it was likely to show good results for some people (as it has done in the past) but we'll need to understand why it doesn't work for others. There will also be practical considerations like cost. If you haven't seen it already, please also take a look at our recent interview with Prof Roger Barker on this topic... kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGOTqoOGh82Yidk

[@johnp.2614]

Thank you for the information.