Is Pain a Symptom of Parkinson’s Disease?

Posted on by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Pain is a common but overlooked problem in Parkinson’s disease. Pain is an often overlooked non-motor symptom of Parkinson’s...see more disease (PD). Studies show that between 40-80% of people with PD report pain, which is likely why it is often suggested as a topic for this blog. (Please feel free to suggest a topic for future […]

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

Posted on 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, […]

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The Link between Parkinson’s disease and diabetes

Posted on by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

A recent study demonstrated an association between Parkinson’s disease and diabetes. Dr. Gilbert...see more explains why the connection between these two conditions is important and how an understanding of the relationship between Parkinson’s disease and diabetes may open up new treatment avenues for Parkinson’s disease.

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