Abraham Lieberman, M.D., the Medical Director for the National Parkinson's Foundation, answered a variety of questions related to Parkinson's disease. Transcribed by WebMD staff moderator Welcome everyone. Our guest today is Abraham Lieberman, M.D., the Medical Director of the National Parkinson Foundation. Dr. Lieberman is here today to answer your questions about Parkinson's Disease and about the National Parkinson Foundation. Welcome Dr. Lieberman.
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However, the disease progresses despite treatment. Future treatments under development are drugs which will slow the progression of pd. Surgical treatments which may compensate for the dopamine deficiency, at present surgery is done late in the disease, some of the treatments may have more applicability for early treatment. Stem cells which can be implanted in the brain and may slow the progression of pd as well as reversing the symptoms of pd. The NPF is the largest not for profit organization devoted to raising funds for pd research, and for providing assistance education and information for patients with pd.