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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is characterized by the degeneration of both upper and lower motor neurons, which ultimately leads to muscle weakness, atrophy, spasticity and contractures.1 ALS typically manifests in the 50–60 years age range, although familial cases may present in late adolescence or early adulthood.2 The time from the first symptom to diagnosis is approximately 10–16 […]

Heinz Reichmann, EAN 2021: Levodopa-based Drugs in the Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease

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Published Online: Jul 5th 2021

We were delighted to meet with Heinz Reichmann (Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany) to discuss the use of levodopa-based drugs for managing Parkinson’s disease.

The abstract entitled: ‘Opicapone in Parkinson’s patients with motor fluctuations and complications of therapy at baseline: the OPTIPARK study’ was presented at the 7th Congress of the European Academy of Neurology – Virtual 2021.

Question:

  1. Levodopa-based drugs are currently the most effective tools for managing Parkinson’s disease – what limitations do these drugs have in practice?

Disclosures: Heinz Reichmann was acting on Advisory Boards and gave lectures and received research grants within the last 5 years from Bial, Desitin, Eisai, Kyowa-Kirin, Merz, Novartis, UCB Pharma and Zambon.

Support: Interview and filming supported by Touch Medical Media. Interview conducted by Katey Gabrysch.

Filmed as a highlight of the EAN Congress, Virtual 2021

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