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April 29, 2025 8 mins

Transforming Advanced Parkinson's Care: A Deep Dive into Duodopa and Its Daily Impact.

Discover Duodopa, a groundbreaking Parkinson’s disease treatment for advanced Parkinson’s on MedHeads. In this episode, we explore what is Parkinson’s disease, Parkinson’s disease symptoms, and the challenges of advanced Parkinson’s motor fluctuations.


Learn how Duodopa intestinal gel, delivered via a Duodopa pump, offers effective Parkinson’s disease management by providing continuous medication directly to the small intestine. This innovative Parkinson’s disease treatment device reduces “off” times, improves quality of life, and provides personalized therapy for patients. We’ll cover the Parkinson’s disease cause, clinical evidence, practical tips for using the Duodopa pump, and daily considerations for patients and caregivers.


Watch our Duodopa pump video to see if this reversible treatment can unlock stability for those with advanced Parkinson’s. Subscribe for more insights on Parkinson’s disease treatment and management!

Chapters00:00 Gastroenterological PEGJ Procedure Explained04:23 Duodopa Reduces Daily "Off" Time07:36 Optimizing Life with Parkinson's

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