episode 62 - Let's talk about women's issues with Dr. Annelien Oosterbaan (ENGLISH)

„Jetzt erst recht!“ Positiv leben mit Parkinson

Hello and welcome to my podcast. My name is Kathrin Wersing and I live in Germany. Two and a half years ago I started this podcast after I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. I wanted to find out how to live a positive and inspiring life despite the disease. Most of my interviews so far were in German language but last year I also started talking to people from all over the world in English. In my special series "Parkinson’s around the world" I want to continue to find out how Parkinson’s is seen and treated in other countries.

My guest today is Annelien Oosterbaan from the Netherlands. She was diagnosed at the age of 33. As a mother of 3 children, she was just about to start her career as a doctor when the diagnosis hit her cold. But Annelien is an impressive fighter and in the last 5 years she has not only thrown herself into Parkinson's research with great enthusiasm but has also had a fourth child. I can promise you, this woman will impress you! I hope you enjoy this interview!

Links to this episode:

• Article in the Journal for Movement Disorders 2022 Subramanian "Unmet needs of women living with Parkinson' disease. Gaps and controversies."

• Website for the women's survey, Michael J. Fox Foundation: https://foxinsight.michaeljfox.org

• The pregnancy registry https://www.pregspark.com/ (The links doesn't work until the expected kick off medio 2023)

• Advice to register: https://www.mymovesmatter.com/

• Get in touch with Annelien:

  • Twitter: @pdwomen_nl / @OosterbaanA

  • Instagram: @annelienoosterbaan

• Sponsor link to support Annelien's research: https://radboudumc.voorradboudfonds.nl/project/vrouw-en-parkinson

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