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Parkinson's is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer's. Just like Alzheimer's, it is currently incurable, but Parkinson's has a very high therapeutic potential: that is, the symptoms are treatable and those affected can live to a ripe old age with Parkinson's. Journalist Sabine Heinrich talks to neurologist Prof. Thomas Gasser about how the disease progresses, what treatment options already exist and what the current state of research is. He is head of clinical research at the DZNE site in Tübingen. As medical director, he is also head of neurology with a focus on neurodegenerative diseases at the University Neurology Clinic in Tübingen. In the podcast, the brain and Parkinson's researcher reports on the disease, which is much more than just the familiar "trembling": He explains early signs of the disease such as olfactory and sleep disorders as well as the various Parkinson's symptoms - and why patients feel like they are in a "honeymoon" for a while during treatment. The doctor also addresses speculation about Parkinson's as a possible late consequence of Covid-19. An exciting and informative podcast. But listen for yourself!