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Parkinson Weekly

Oruen CNS

Health & Fitness

Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 38

Parkinson Weekly is your go-to podcast for the latest insights in Parkinson’s disease. Each week, Professor Bas Bloem, Consultant Neurologist in the Department of Neurology at Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, takes you through his chosen “Article of the Week” – highlighting new research, clinical perspectives, and what it means for patients, carers, and healthcare professionals.

Have a question you’d like Bas to answer on the podcast? Email us at parkinsonweekly@gmail.com – we’d love to hear from you.

Stay informed, stay connected, and join us every week for clear, expert-led discussions on Parkinson’s.

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https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1877718X251356896
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EP 5 - Article Of The Week: Two Articles: Phase I trial of hES cell-derived dopaminergic neurons for Parkinson's Disease & Phase I/II of iPS-cell-derived dopaminergic cells for Parkinson's Disease

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 • Duration 13:55

🎙️ We’re back with the fifth episode of Parkinson Weekly, hosted by Prof. Bas Bloem.

This week’s Article of the Week explores an exciting area of research:

In this episode, Professor Bas Bloem reviews two groundbreaking studies marking a major step forward in regenerative medicine for Parkinson’s disease: a Phase I trial of hES cell-derived dopaminergic neurons and a Phase I/II trial of iPS-cell-derived dopaminergic cells. He discusses the scientific progress, safety outcomes, and the potential of stem cell therapies to transform future Parkinson’s treatment.

👉 You can read the full articles below:

Phase I: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-025-08845-y

Phase I/II: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-025-08700-0

Have a question you’d like Bas to answer in a future episode? Email us at parkinsonweekly@gmail.com – we’d love to hear from you.

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EP 4 - Article Of The Week: Proximity to golf courses and risk of Parkinson’s disease

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 • Duration 08:15

🎙️ We’re back with the fourth episode of Parkinson Weekly, hosted by Prof. Bas Bloem.

This week’s Article of the Week explores an exciting area of research:

Bas explores the intriguing connection between proximity to golf courses and the risk of Parkinson’s disease. Join us as we discuss the findings of the latest research article and what it could mean for understanding environmental factors linked to Parkinson’s.

👉 You can read the full article here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40338549/

Have a question you’d like Bas to answer in a future episode? Email us at parkinsonweekly@gmail.com – we’d love to hear from you.

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BONUS Episode - Book: The Parkinson's Plan - New York Times Best Seller

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 • Duration 07:10

🎙️ We’re back with a BONUS episode of Parkinson Weekly, hosted by Prof. Bas Bloem.

We’re thrilled to bring you a very special bonus episode featuring The Parkinson’s Plan, recently recognised as a New York Times Best Seller! 📚✨

In this episode, we dive into the insights and strategies from the book that are helping people with Parkinson’s take control of their health, lifestyle, and daily routines. Whether you’re living with Parkinson’s, supporting someone who is, or simply passionate about neurological health, this episode is packed with actionable tips and inspiring perspectives.

🔗 Tune in now and discover how small, consistent changes can make a big difference: link to the book can be found here: https://pdplan.org/

Let’s make every week a step towards better living with Parkinson’s. 💙

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EP 3 - Article Of The Week: Episode 3: Exenatide once a week versus placebo as a potential disease modifying treatment for people with Parkinsons disease in the UK: a phase 2, multi centre, double-blind, parallel-group, randomised, placebo-controlled tria

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 • Duration 10:58

🎙️ We’re back with the third episode of Parkinson Weekly, hosted by Prof. Bas Bloem.

This week’s Article of the Week explores an exciting area of research:

“Exenatide once a week versus placebo as a potential disease-modifying treatment for people with Parkinson’s disease in the UK: a phase 2, multi-centre, double-blind, parallel-group, randomised, placebo-controlled trial.”

👉 You can read the full article here: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(24)02808-3/fulltext & https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39919773/

Have a question you’d like Bas to answer in a future episode? Email us at parkinsonweekly@gmail.com – we’d love to hear from you.

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EP 2 - Article Of The Week: Stability and Accuracy of a diagnosis of Parkinson disease over 10 years

Thursday, September 11, 2025 • Duration 09:00

We’re back with another episode of Parkinson Weekly with Prof. Bas Bloem.

In this edition, our Article of the Week is: “Stability and Accuracy of a Diagnosis of Parkinson Disease Over 10 Years”

This important study explores how accurate and stable a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis remains across a decade, offering valuable insights for clinicians, researchers, and people living with Parkinson’s.

👉 You can read the full article here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40184591/

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EP 1 - Article Of The Week: Discontinuation or acute unplanned cessation of oral dopaminergic medications in persons with Parkinson’s Disease: A Practice Review

Thursday, September 4, 2025 • Duration 09:56

Welcome to the very first episode of Parkinson Weekly!

Each week, Professor Bas Bloem, Neurologist at Radboud University Medical Center in Nijmegen, highlights his chosen Article of the Week and shares insights into what it means for people living with Parkinson’s, their families, and healthcare professionals.

In this inaugural episode, Bas discusses the article: “Discontinuation or acute unplanned cessation of oral dopaminergic medications in persons with Parkinson’s Disease: A Practice Review.”

You can read the full article here: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1877718X251356896

Have a question you’d like Bas to answer in a future episode? Email us at parkinsonweekly@gmail.com – we’d love to hear from you.

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Thursday, August 28, 2025 • Duration 01:46

Parkinson Weekly with Prof. Bas Bloem brings you his ‘article of the week’, alongside insights on every aspect of Parkinson’s disease – for doctors, caregivers, patients, and beyond. A must-listen for anyone touched by Parkinson’s.

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EP 6 - Hypoxic conditioning in Parkinson's disease: randomized controlled multiple N-of-1trials

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 • Duration 11:21

🎙️ We’re back with the sixth episode of Parkinson Weekly, hosted by Prof. Bas Bloem.

This week’s Article of the Week highlights a fascinating and innovative area of research:

In this episode, Professor Bas Bloem reviews the study “Hypoxic Conditioning in Parkinson’s Disease: Randomized Controlled Multiple N-of-1 Trials.” He explores how controlled exposure to hypoxia may offer therapeutic potential in Parkinson’s disease, discussing the study design, key outcomes, and what this could mean for future management strategies.

Read here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-63324-2

#ParkinsonsDisease #Neurology #Podcast #MedicalResearch #BasBloem #OruenCNS

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