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

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

Cognitive decline in Parkinson’s disease – is there anything we can do about it?

Posted on March 5, 2019April 22, 2024 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

For many people, one of the most concerning non-motor features of Parkinson’s disease (PD) is cognitive decline. Attention, working...see more memory, executive function, memory, language and visual reasoning are the cognitive skills most frequently affected in PD which can be concerning because these skills allow us to perform daily functions such as paying attention, solving problems, […]

Improving Deep Brain Stimulation: An Interview with APDA Researcher Dr. Aasef Shaikh

Posted on February 26, 2019June 5, 2019 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Dr. Gilbert interviews one of APDA’s 2018-2019 researchers...see more

Parkinson’s Disease & Risk of Cancer

Posted on February 12, 2019November 19, 2019 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Parkinson’s Disease & Risk of Cancer Dr. Gilbert discusses the confusing relationship between Parkinson’s disease and cancer risk.

Music Therapy for Parkinson’s disease

Posted on February 5, 2019May 7, 2021 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Does music and dance therapy have a role in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease?

Art as Therapy in Parkinson’s disease

Posted on January 29, 2019November 19, 2019 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Art and other complementary therapies for Parkinson’s disease Does art therapy have a role in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease?

Genetic Mutations that Contribute to Parkinson’s Disease Risk: An Interview with APDA Researcher Dr. Giulietta Riboldi

Posted on January 22, 2019June 5, 2019 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Genetic Mutations that Contribute to Parkinson's Disease Risk: An Interview with APDA Researcher Dr. Giulietta Riboldi Dr. Gilbert interviews...see more one of APDA’s 2018-2019 researchers

The Search for a Parkinson’s disease Biomarker

Posted on January 15, 2019May 29, 2019 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

The Search for a Parkinson’s Disease Biomarker Dr. Gilbert discusses the importance and necessary features of a PD biomarker

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