Can’t get to the Parkinson’s clinic? It may soon be coming to you
Technology can expand the reach of physicians to evaluate and treat people with Parkinson’s disease.
Can’t get to the Parkinson’s clinic? It may soon be coming to you
Holy Smoke! The connection between cigarettes and Parkinson’s disease
Holy Smoke! The connection between cigarettes and Parkinson’s disease
Dr. Gilbert explains the relationship between cigarette smoking and Parkinson’s disease.
Listen to your gut – what is the gastrointestinal tract telling us about Parkinson’s disease?
Listen to your gut – what is the gastrointestinal tract telling us about Parkinson’s disease?
Dr. Gilbert returns to the topic of the gastrointestinal tract and Parkinson’s disease to further explore the many links between the two.
A Discussion with Tim Hague
A Discussion with Tim Hague
Dr. Gilbert talks with Tim Hague, a Parkinson’s disease advocate and author, about his new book Perseverance.
The Link between Parkinson’s disease and diabetes
The Link between Parkinson’s disease and diabetes
A recent study demonstrated an association between Parkinson’s disease and diabetes. Dr. Gilbert 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.
The Role of Inflammation in Parkinson’s disease
The Role of Inflammation in Parkinson’s disease
New research in Parkinson’s disease has expanded our understanding of the role of inflammation in the progression of the disease. This understanding has led to new treatment possibilities, as well as an exploration of the links between the gut, PD and inflammation.
Anti-cholinergic Drugs – A Risk Factor For Dementia?
Anti-cholinergic Drugs – A Risk Factor For Dementia?
You may have read that certain medication prescribed for Parkinson’s disease can cause dementia. Dr. Gilbert will weigh in on the science behind this topic, including how these drugs work, and if there’s any casual relationship between them and an increased risk of dementia.
Spring Arrives at APDA: the Scientific Advisory Board Meeting
Spring Arrives at APDA: the Scientific Advisory Board Meeting
The spring brings with it hope, renewal, and promise, the perfect backdrop for American Parkinson Disease Association’s (APDA) yearly Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) meeting at which most exciting and promising research ideas for APDA grant funding is reviewed and recommended to the APDA Board of Directors. This year, the meeting took place on May 17, 2018.
Pictured: APDA SAB Members work diligently to determine which grants will be recommended for funding.
Introducing A Closer Look
In today’s hyper-connected world, you can find an almost infinite amount of information about Parkinson’s disease (PD) in every corner of the internet and on every social media outlet. It can be hard to know what to read, what to believe, and most importantly, what changes you should (or shouldn’t) implement in your life in response to the information that is out there.
The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Annual Meeting – Parkinson’s Disease Updates
The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Annual Meeting is taking place this week in Los Angeles, California. This is a meeting of neurologists and neuroscientists across all subspecialties of Neurology, including Movement disorders/Parkinson’s disease. At the meeting, research findings are presented, often for the first time. APDA is there and will be reporting exciting news […]
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