Phil Franchina, Author at American Parkinson Disease Association

MAKE IT A SUMMER TO REMEMBER

Posted on June 13, 2022April 19, 2024 by Phil Franchina

Two years ago, our world was turned upside down by COVID-19. This summer,...see more we’re settling into a new normal, but it still can be difficult to navigate social situations — and while some are embracing fewer restrictions, some are still hesitant or confused about how to proceed. Should you […]

I WAS JUST DIAGNOSED WITH PARKINSON’S DISEASE … NOW WHAT?

Posted on June 13, 2022April 19, 2024 by Phil Franchina

Confusion. Anger. Fear. If you or someone you love...see more has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD), you may be overwhelmed by emotions. The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is here to help. With a nationwide network dedicated to fighting PD, APDA can help connect you […]

APDA-Funded Research Discovers New Role of Alpha Synuclein

Posted on June 9, 2022July 13, 2023 by Phil Franchina

In an exciting new study, researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA, led by APDA Cotzias Fellowship*...see more awardee Dr. Vikram Khurana, demonstrated a new role for the protein involved in Parkinson’s disease (PD) pathology, alpha-synuclein. In addition to alpha-synuclein interacting with vesicles, or small transport structures within the cell, this new study shows […]

AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION KICKS-OFF PARKINSON’S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH & CELEBRATES THE UNSHAKEABLE SPIRIT OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH PD

Posted on March 28, 2022 by Phil Franchina

AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION KICKS-OFFPARKINSON’S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH & CELEBRATES THEUNSHAKEABLE SPIRIT OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH PD From Coast...see more to Coast, APDA is Connecting, Supporting & Engaging the Parkinson’s Community. Awareness is Needed Now More than Ever. NEW YORK, NY, March 28, 2022 — April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month and the American Parkinson […]

“ASK THE DOCTOR” with Dr. Rebecca Gilbert

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Phil Franchina

Q. What recommendations do you have for someone acting out vivid dreams...see more (rolling out of bed, punching, kicking) during the night? A. This sounds like REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD), in which a person acts out their dreams. This is a common non-motor symptom of Parkinson’s disease (PD) […]

APDA’S SPANISH-LANGUAGE RESOURCES

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Phil Franchina

The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) works tirelessly to support the Parkinson’s disease (PD) community,...see more but we know we are not reaching everyone. We are dedicated to finding ways to broaden our reach and meet the needs of underserved, under-resourced, and rural communities. One way we’re working toward this is with […]

APRIL IS PARKINSON’S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Phil Franchina

There’s never been a better time to show up and show your...see more support for the Parkinson’s disease (PD) community — April is PD Awareness Month! We’re uniting forces from coast to coast to raise awareness, raise funds, and raise hope for individuals and families affected by PD. And […]

TAKING RESEARCH FROM THE LAB TO OUR LIVES

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Phil Franchina

Sometimes, it is difficult to understand how Parkinson’s disease (PD)...see more research that is being done now in a lab will benefit people with PD in “real life.” In a recent episode of our popular online program, Dr. Gilbert Hosts, we sat down with two researchers funded […]

HOPE AND YOUNG ONSET PARKINSON’S DISEASE

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Phil Franchina

When you envision someone living with Parkinson’s disease, what comes to mind? Are...see more they a rock climber? An American Ninja Warrior? A nurse? Or perhaps the parent of a young child? Probably not. What you might be surprised to learn is that people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) defy expectations […]

Dhivy^TM, a carbidopa/levodopa fractionated tablet, is now available

Posted on March 9, 2022 by Phil Franchina

A new formulation of carbidopa/levodopa 25/100, called DhivyTM, is now available. Manufactured by Avion Pharmaceuticals, its innovation is that...see more it is scored into four sections allowing the pill to be easily cut into four equal parts. Each part contains 6.25 mg of carbidopa and 25 mg of levodopa. The medication was approved by the US […]

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MAKE IT A SUMMER TO REMEMBER

I WAS JUST DIAGNOSED WITH PARKINSON’S DISEASE … NOW WHAT?

APDA-Funded Research Discovers New Role of Alpha Synuclein

AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION KICKS-OFF PARKINSON’S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH & CELEBRATES THE UNSHAKEABLE SPIRIT OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH PD

“ASK THE DOCTOR” with Dr. Rebecca Gilbert

APDA’S SPANISH-LANGUAGE RESOURCES

APRIL IS PARKINSON’S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH

TAKING RESEARCH FROM THE LAB TO OUR LIVES

HOPE AND YOUNG ONSET PARKINSON’S DISEASE

Dhivy^TM, a carbidopa/levodopa fractionated tablet, is now available

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 FREE TWO-DAY VIRTUAL CONFERENCE RETURNS TO EDUCATE, EMPOWER, AND ENGAGE THE PD COMMUNITY

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

AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES NEW RESOURCES AVAILABLE IN MANDARIN & SIMPLIFIED CHINESE

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

Adaptive DBS – a new approach to improve PD symptoms

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