Dr. Gilbert chats with Dr. Okeanis Vaou about how climate may affect PD Living with Parkinsonโs disease (PD) often means learning to adapt to changes in movement, thinking, and overall health. What many people donโt realize is that the environment, particularly temperature, humidity, and altitudeโcan also have a significant effect on symptoms. Recently, APDAโs Chief […]
What is Young Onset Parkinsonโs Disease? When Parkinsonโs disease (PD) is diagnosed between the ages of 21 and 50, it is called young onset, or early onset Parkinsonโs disease (YOPD). Though symptoms overlap with typical PD, younger people face unique challenges, and even some surprising advantages, in managing the disease. Who Gets Young Onset […]
Tips for Traveling with Parkinsonโs Disease People travel for many reasons – to see family, for business purposes, to explore new sites or just to relax and unwind. Traveling often brings unexpected challenges, especially for those with Parkinsonโs disease (PD). However, with proper and proactive planning, there is no need to let PD hold you […]
Supporting Innovative Scientists and Breakthrough Discoveries The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) proudly announces $4.04 million in new funding for cutting-edge Parkinsonโs disease (PD) research โ representing a 55% increase in research funding from the previous year. These new awards support a remarkable group of scientists, each dedicated to advancing our understanding of PD and […]
Parkinsonโs disease (PD) is typically diagnosed based on clinical exam, but there are imaging tests that are available to help in diagnosis. The most commonly known in the US is the Dopamine Transporter Scan (DaTscan), an imaging test in which a radioactive tracer, Ioflupaneย (123I) — which is also called DaTscan — is injected into the […]
Hospitalization can be stressful and challenging for anyone, but for people living with Parkinsonโs disease (PD), a hospital stay can present unique risks. It is important for patients and their loved ones to be prepared for these situations in order to mitigate issues that may arise and have a chance at the best possible outcome. […]
How Adaptive DBS Aims to Offer More Personalized and Effective Therapy When the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinsonโs disease (PD) in 2002, it revolutionized the PD treatment landscape. DBS has since become a very effective therapy for certain patients whose symptoms are no longer adequately controlled by medication […]
How Nanocarriers Overcome a Major Hurdle in Parkinsonโs Treatment Delivering medications to the brain is one of the most significant challenges in modern medicine. The brain is protected by an incredibly selective shield known as the blood-brain barrier (BBB), a defense mechanism that keeps out toxins and harmful agents but also prevents many therapeutic drugs […]
What is neuromodulation and how can it be used to treat Parkinsonโs disease? Medication remains the primary method of treating Parkinsonโs disease (PD). However, neuromodulation, or therapies that involve the manipulation of brain circuitry, can also be very effective in controlling PD symptoms in particular clinical situations. Two current neuromodulatory techniques for PD are deep […]
Shaping the Future of Parkinsonโs Treatment: Dr. Greenamyreโs Contributions and Outlook The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is committed to furthering Parkinsonโs disease (PD) research and proudly invests in the most promising clinicians and scientific projects focused on the discovery of the cause(s) and finding the cure(s) for PD. Our Centers for Advanced Research, along with […]
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