About this episode

This episode discusses advancements in the care and management of Parkinson's disease with expert Joan Miravite.

Parkinson's disease – a chronic degenerative disorder – is diagnosed in 90,000 Americans annually. As our understanding and treatment of the disease continues to grow, nurse practitioners and other health care professionals continue to provide patients with the latest updates in care. Joan Miravite is a nurse practitioner and expert on Parkinson’s disease, and is here to talk with us about the diagnostic criteria and progression of the disease; managing Parkinson’s through medication and surgical therapies; and much more. Will you be attending the 2026 AANP National Conference? Dr. Miravite will be presenting the session “Parkinson’s Disease Primer” on Tuesday, June 23, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

People in this episode

Guest: Joan Miravite

Topics covered

• Parkinson's disease
• nurse practitioners
• health care updates
• diagnostic criteria
• medication management
• surgical therapies

Keywords

• Parkinson's disease
• nurse practitioner
• health care
• diagnostic criteria
• medication
• surgery
• treatment updates

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American Association of Nurse Practitioners

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