Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D., Author at American Parkinson Disease Association

American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting 2019 – Highlights

Posted on May 14, 2019July 12, 2023 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting 2019 - Highlights Our team shares 12 highlights related to Parkinson’s research from the...see more 2019 American Academy of Neurology Meeting.

The Role of Certain Diets for People with Parkinson’s disease

Posted on May 7, 2019March 18, 2024 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Dr. Gilbert discusses common diets often talked about by those...see more with Parkinson’s, and whether these particular diets are beneficial for someone with Parkinson’s disease.

What We Know (and Don’t Know) about Taking Particular Foods & Supplements for PD

Posted on April 29, 2019March 18, 2024 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

What We Know (and Don’t Know) about Taking Particular Foods & Supplements for PD Dr. Gilbert dives into what the...see more latest science says about whether certain foods, probiotics, or antioxidants can help treat or prevent Parkinson’s.

What we know about avoiding particular foods & supplements for Parkinson’s

Posted on April 22, 2019March 18, 2024 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

What we know about avoiding foods & supplements for Parkinson’s A look at what we know and what we don’t...see more know about foods and supplements to be avoided for people with Parkinson’s disease.

Freezing of Gait

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Freezing Of Gait A look at freezing of gait, including why it happens, tips, strategies, and walking devices that can...see more help, as well as potential future treatments.

Employment and Parkinson’s disease

Posted on March 27, 2019May 30, 2023 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Employment and Parkinson's disease Many people with Parkinson’s continue to work after their diagnosis. Navigating the nuances of disclosure and...see more managing symptoms can be a difficult task.

Parkinson’s Disease in African Americans: Interview with Parkinson’s Researcher, Dr. Tao Xie

Posted on March 12, 2019May 31, 2023 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Parkinson's Disease in African Americans: Interview with Parkinson’s Researcher, Dr. Tao Xie Dr. Gilbert interviews the Medical Director of the...see more University of Chicago APDA Information and Referral Center

Cognitive decline in Parkinson’s disease – is there anything we can do about it?

Posted on March 5, 2019April 22, 2024 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

For many people, one of the most concerning non-motor features of Parkinson’s disease (PD) is cognitive decline. Attention, working...see more memory, executive function, memory, language and visual reasoning are the cognitive skills most frequently affected in PD which can be concerning because these skills allow us to perform daily functions such as paying attention, solving problems, […]

Improving Deep Brain Stimulation: An Interview with APDA Researcher Dr. Aasef Shaikh

Posted on February 26, 2019June 5, 2019 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Dr. Gilbert interviews one of APDA’s 2018-2019 researchers...see more

Parkinson’s Disease & Risk of Cancer

Posted on February 12, 2019November 19, 2019 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Parkinson’s Disease & Risk of Cancer Dr. Gilbert discusses the confusing relationship between Parkinson’s disease and cancer risk.

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American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting 2019 – Highlights

The Role of Certain Diets for People with Parkinson’s disease

What We Know (and Don’t Know) about Taking Particular Foods & Supplements for PD

What we know about avoiding particular foods & supplements for Parkinson’s

Freezing of Gait

Employment and Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson’s Disease in African Americans: Interview with Parkinson’s Researcher, Dr. Tao Xie

Cognitive decline in Parkinson’s disease – is there anything we can do about it?

Improving Deep Brain Stimulation: An Interview with APDA Researcher Dr. Aasef Shaikh

Parkinson’s Disease & Risk of Cancer

She was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at 27. These were her warning signs.

Wearable Devices for Parkinson’s Disease: The Future Is Here

Food as Medicine: Diet’s Role in Parkinson’s Disease

Is Parkinson’s Disease Hereditary?

AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER DURING PARKINSON’S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH

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Making Hope Possible: American Parkinson Disease Association Supports Researchers With $2.6 Million in New Funding

AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION CELEBRATES THE NATIONAL PLAN TO END PARKINSON'S ACT BECOMING LAW

FDA Approves New Adaptive DBS System

ONAPGO: A Newly-Approved Medication for OFF Periods in Parkinson’s

EPA Bans TCE, a Solvent Linked to PD

Vyalev: A Newly-Approved Medication for Parkinson’s Disease Motor Fluctuations

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