Conversations with a "Doc" 5/19/26 - Dr Justin Martello Deciphering PD Medical Lingo

In this episode of Conversations with a "Doc," Michael Walton and Dr. Justin Martello dive deep into deciphering the complex medical jargon often used during Parkinson's disease (PD) diagnoses and clinical visits. Dr. Justin Martello, MD, FAAN, is the Regional Chief of Neurology for MedStar Health, an Associate Professor at MedStar Georgetown University, and a valued MAPS Medical Board Member. In this webinar, he breaks down confusing medical lingo to empower patients and caregivers to better understand their medical notes, communicate with healthcare providers, and navigate their PD journey with confidence. Key Topics Covered: What is Parkinsonism vs. Parkinson's Disease? Understanding the Substantia Nigra and Dopamine Transporters What to expect from diagnostic tests (DAT Scans, Skin Biopsies / Syn-One Test, and MRIs) Essential Tremor (ET) vs. Parkinson's Disease Tremor (PD) Parkinson's Disease Dementia (PDD) vs. Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) Managing non-motor symptoms (RBD, Orthostatic Hypotension, Fatigue, Apathy) The role of aggressive early treatment and how "Exercise is Medicine" Live Q&A addressing patient and caregiver questions 🔗 Resources & Organization Links Learn more about our programs: [Maryland Association for Parkinson Support - MAPS](https://www.marylandparkinsonsupport....) Featured Speaker Health System: [MedStar Health](   • Conversations with a "Doc" 5/19/26 - Dr Ju...  ) #ParkinsonsDisease #ParkinsonsSupport #Neurology #MedStarHealth #ParkinsonsAwareness #MedicalLingo #LewyBodyDementa #Tremor #BrainHealth #MAPS