Gastroparesis and Parkinson’s disease

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

Gastrointestinal (GI) difficulties can be among the most bothersome of the non-motor symptoms caused by Parkinson’s disease (PD). Constipation, which...see more involves the slowing down of the large intestine or lower gut is the most common of the GI symptoms, affecting 80-90% of people with PD. However, slowing down of the stomach or upper gut, also known […]

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Tracking the Impact: 2025 APDA-Funded Parkinson’s Research

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

Since 1961, the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) has supported innovative scientists working to understand Parkinson’s disease (PD), improve...see more treatments, and move closer to a cure. In 2025, APDA-funded investigators continued to drive high-impact discoveries throughout the Parkinson’s disease landscape, advancing knowledge in protein biology, brain imaging, environmental risks, and gut health, among others. These […]

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Seasonal Depression, Depression, and Parkinson’s Disease

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

Understanding the Connections Between Parkinson’s and Depression The motor symptoms of PD include tremors, stiffness, and slowed movement, but...see more PD can also cause many non-motor symptoms that can profoundly affect quality of life. Depression is one of the most common non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD) and is treatable, yet often overlooked. Sometimes, people with […]

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Two New Parkinson’s Therapies Enter Final Stages of Clinical Trials

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

New treatments on the Horizon for Parkinson’s Two new therapies are entering the final stages of clinical trials before...see more potential FDA approval. One is a novel dopamine-based therapy for motor symptom management, and the other is a stem cell therapy poised to replace the lost brain cells of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Together, they represent two […]

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Parkinson’s Disease and the Gut: Additional Questions Answered

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

On a recent episode of APDA’s Dr. Gilbert Hosts, Dr. Gilbert spoke with Dr. Malu Gamez Tansey, the James A....see more Caplin, MD Chair in Alzheimer’s Disease at Indiana University School of Medicine and Director of Neuroimmunology Research Group, with expertise in the relationship between gut inflammation and Parkinson’s disease (PD). We covered a lot of ground […]

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Parkinson’s Advocacy: A Conversation with Anne Hubbard, APDA’s Chief Public Policy Officer

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

In August 2025, the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) welcomed Anne Hubbard as its first-ever Chief Public Policy Officer,...see more marking a major step forward in strengthening the organization’s voice in public policy and advocacy. Anne now leads APDA’s newly created Department of Public Policy & Advocacy, where she is developing a comprehensive strategy to promote […]

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APDA’s New Bridge Funding Awardees for Parkinson’s Research

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

Announcing Bridge Funding to Alleviate Parkinson’s Research Funding Cuts The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) funds cutting-edge research every...see more year, identifying the most promising researchers and projects through a meticulous evaluation process. APDA has recently gone a step further to ensure that researchers who are facing unexpected delays and even cuts in funding have a […]

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Understanding Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease

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

What is Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease? When Parkinson’s disease (PD) is diagnosed between the ages of 21 and 50,...see more it is called young onset, or early onset Parkinson’s 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 […]

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Tips for Traveling with Parkinson’s Disease

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

People travel for many reasons – to see family, for business purposes, to...see more explore new sites or just to relax and unwind. Traveling often brings unexpected challenges, especially for those with Parkinson’s disease (PD). However, with proper and proactive planning, there is no need to let PD hold you […]

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