Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D., Author at American Parkinson Disease Association

$52 billion per year is spent on PD-related expenses, according to results of the Economic Burden of Parkinson’s Disease Study

Posted on June 13, 2019July 13, 2023 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

$52 billion per year is spent on PD-related expenses, according to results of the Economic Burden of Parkinson’s Disease...see more Study In October 2018, APDA asked our constituents to consider participating in a new study called The Economic Burden of Parkinson’s Disease (PD), with the goal of estimating the economic burden of PD in the United […]

Menopause & PD: An Interview with APDA Researcher Dr. Roberta Marongiu

Posted on June 10, 2019May 31, 2023 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Menopause & PD: An Interview with APDA Researcher Dr. Roberta Marongiu Pre-menopausal women have a reduced risk of developing PD...see more as compared to men and post-menopausal women, suggesting estrogen plays an important role in prevention.

APDA’s Diversity in Parkinson’s Disease Research Conference 2019

Posted on June 3, 2019July 12, 2023 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

APDA held the first Diversity in Parkinson’s Disease Research Conference. on 5/17/19...see more to address urgent needs surrounding PD in diverse, under-served communities.

American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting 2019 – Highlights

Posted on May 14, 2019July 12, 2023 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting 2019 - Highlights Our team shares 12 highlights related to Parkinson’s research from the...see more 2019 American Academy of Neurology Meeting.

The Role of Certain Diets for People with Parkinson’s disease

Posted on May 7, 2019March 18, 2024 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Dr. Gilbert discusses common diets often talked about by those...see more with Parkinson’s, and whether these particular diets are beneficial for someone with Parkinson’s disease.

What We Know (and Don’t Know) about Taking Particular Foods & Supplements for PD

Posted on April 29, 2019March 18, 2024 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

What We Know (and Don’t Know) about Taking Particular Foods & Supplements for PD Dr. Gilbert dives into what the...see more latest science says about whether certain foods, probiotics, or antioxidants can help treat or prevent Parkinson’s.

What we know about avoiding particular foods & supplements for Parkinson’s

Posted on April 22, 2019March 18, 2024 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

What we know about avoiding foods & supplements for Parkinson’s A look at what we know and what we don’t...see more know about foods and supplements to be avoided for people with Parkinson’s disease.

Freezing of Gait

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Freezing Of Gait A look at freezing of gait, including why it happens, tips, strategies, and walking devices that can...see more help, as well as potential future treatments.

Employment and Parkinson’s disease

Posted on March 27, 2019May 30, 2023 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Employment and Parkinson's disease Many people with Parkinson’s continue to work after their diagnosis. Navigating the nuances of disclosure and...see more managing symptoms can be a difficult task.

Parkinson’s Disease in African Americans: Interview with Parkinson’s Researcher, Dr. Tao Xie

Posted on March 12, 2019May 31, 2023 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Parkinson's Disease in African Americans: Interview with Parkinson’s Researcher, Dr. Tao Xie Dr. Gilbert interviews the Medical Director of the...see more University of Chicago APDA Information and Referral Center

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