What If Everything We Know About Parkinson's Is Incomplete?
About this episode
Martha Carlin discusses the complexities of Parkinson's disease and the need for a broader understanding beyond traditional views.
"We're naming everything and explaining nothing," Martha Carlin Get ready for some science!! But in a good way! A 4th time guest, Martha Carlin, caregiver to her husband John with Parkinson's (for over 20 years) who has since passed, still has the drive, passion and determination to figure out this disease...for John, his friends/community, the caregivers...for us. She continues to look and think outside the box. Chapters: 00:00 Why Parkinson's may be bigger than dopamine 02:28 The diagnosis that changed Martha's life 05:12 What scientists still don't understand about Parkinson's 08:20 The gut-brain connection explained 11:45 What is the glycocalyx and why does it matter? 15:15 Environmental factors and interconnected systems 18:25 Why personalized medicine may change Parkinson's care 21:10 What gives Martha hope about the future
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