26.09.2018Parkinson’s disease – can new treatments offer hope of a cure?

Prof. Dr. Lars Tönges, St. Josef-Hospital – Katholisches Klinikum Bochum, Klinik für Neurologie, Ruhr-Universität Bochum

Parkinson’s disease is characterised by motor symptoms such as tremor, restricted fine motor skills and limited mobility. Moreover non-motor symptoms may arise, e.g. digestive disorders, mood swings or memory impairment. The medication available can alleviate symptoms – it cannot, however, stop the chronic course of the disease. Researchers have now developed new ways of treating Parkinson’s disease and it is possible that those treatments might have a healing effect. The talk will explore the potential of and the rationale behind these new therapies.