Overview of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) and Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD)

In this recorded webinar, Niyatee Samudra, MD, behavioral neurologist at Stanford, provides an overview of progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) and corticobasal degeneration (CBD). She explains how these related 4-repeat tauopathies are diagnosed, outlines common symptoms, compares their clinical features, and discusses management strategies, care planning, and current research. The session concludes with audience questions and a review of caregiver resources. Moderator: Joanne Riskin, Brain Support Network’s PSP Caregiver Support Group Hosts: CurePSP Center of Care at Stanford, Stanford Memory Disorders Center, Stanford Movement Disorders Center, and Brain Support Network Chapters: 0:00 Welcome & Speaker Introduction 2:12 Talk Begins: Agenda & Disclosures 4:55 Red Flags for Atypical Parkinsonism 5:51 PSP & CBD as 4-Repeat Tauopathies 12:04 CBS Overlap & Alien Limb Syndrome 16:58 PSP Core Symptoms (Richardson Syndrome) 25:38 Diagnosis & Testing (PET, CSF, DAT) 27:27 Management & Care Planning (PT/OT/SLP, Palliative) 34:07 Clinical Trials & Research Outlook 37:56 Audience Q&A 1:18:31 Resources & Conclusion Notes: https://www.brainsupportnetwork.org/p...