Exploring Non-Invasive Neuromodulation for Parkinson’s Disease

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

What is neuromodulation and how can it be used to treat Parkinson’s disease? Medication remains the primary method of...see more treating Parkinson’s 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 […]

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Parkinson’s Disease Research Insights from Dr. J. Timothy Greenamyre

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

Shaping the Future of Parkinson’s Treatment: Dr. Greenamyre’s Contributions and Outlook The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is committed...see more to furthering Parkinson’s 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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How AI is Revolutionizing Parkinson’s Research and Clinical Care

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

Understanding AI: A Powerful Tool in the Fight Against Parkinson’s Disease Artificial Intelligence (AI) is all around us and...see more becoming more and more ubiquitous in many aspects of our lives, including Parkinson’s disease (PD) research and clinical care. But what exactly is AI, and how is it accelerating PD research and improving how doctors care […]

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New Parkinson’s Disease Treatments in the Clinical Trial Pipeline

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

Promising New Treatments for Parkinson’s: What’s in the Clinical Trial Pipeline? There remains an urgent unmet need for Parkinson’s...see more disease (PD) treatments that slow or halt the underlying neurodegenerative process that leads to disease progression. Much research is focused on this, with clinical trials underway. It is also critical that medications continue to be developed […]

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Understanding the Different Forms of Carbidopa/Levodopa: Additional Questions Answered

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

Exploring the New Forms of Carbidopa/Levodopa with Dr. Vaou On a recent episode of APDA’s Dr. Gilbert Hosts, I spoke with...see more Dr. Okeanis Vaou, a movement disorders specialist, about the various new formulations of carbidopa/levodopa that are available, including Crexont® and Vyalev®, among others.   Carbidopa/levodopa is the mainstay of treatment for Parkinson’s disease (PD) and is […]

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The History of the American Parkinson Disease Association

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

The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) has long been committed to providing the support, education, research, and community that...see more helps everyone impacted by Parkinson’s disease (PD) live life to the fullest – a legacy that dates back to APDA’s founding in 1961, when a young woman named Sophia Esposito Maestrone sought to honor the memory […]

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Women & PD Research Progress: Catching Up with APDA Researcher Dr. Roberta Marongiu

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

Advancing Parkinson’s Disease Research: APDA’s Commitment to Innovation The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is committed to furthering Parkinson’s...see more 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 a variety of […]

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Parkinson’s Disease and the Loss of Independence: Coping Strategies & Support

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

Navigating Independence with Parkinson’s Disease As a progressive neurodegenerative movement disorder, Parkinson’s disease (PD) comes hand in hand with...see more an increasing loss of independence as the disease advances, resulting in a gradual loss of independence. This is often difficult to navigate and can sometimes contribute further to the depression and anxiety that many people experience […]

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Can exercise slow down Parkinson’s progression? The SPARX3 trial investigates

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

The SPARX3 Research Trial Investigates How Exercise Helps Parkinson’s People with Parkinson’s disease (PD) are constantly being told, by...see more family, friends, doctors and the APDA community, that exercise is a vital part of any Parkinson’s treatment plan and is essential to functioning at your best with PD. To support this claim, there are many clinical […]

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