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

What is dystonia and how does it relate to Parkinson’s disease?

Posted on November 13, 2018September 17, 2020 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Dystonia is a movement disorder in which involuntary and...see more repetitive muscle movements cause a part of the body to twist or assume a particular posture.

Botulinum toxin (botox) injections – can they help your symptoms of Parkinson’s disease?

Posted on October 29, 2018August 19, 2019 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Dr. Gilbert describes the uses of botulinum...see more toxin to treat the symptoms of PD.

What is wearable technology and how can it help people with Parkinson’s disease?

Posted on October 23, 2018August 19, 2019 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Dr. Gilbert describes the types of wearable...see more technologies that can help people with Parkinson’s disease

APDA attends the International Congress of Parkinson’s disease and Movement disorders

Posted on October 16, 2018July 12, 2023 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Dr. Gilbert describes the International Congress of Parkinson’s disease...see more and Movement disorders

APDA’s National Rehabilitation Resource Center: In conversation with Dr. Terry Ellis

Posted on October 9, 2018November 19, 2019 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Dr. Gilbert converses with the Director of the...see more National Rehabilitation Resource Center

APDA’s National Rehabilitation Resource Center: In conversation with Dr. Terry Ellis

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Dr. Gilbert converses with the Director of the...see more National Rehabilitation Resource Center

APDA Helped Unlock the Mysteries of Genes that Cause Parkinson’s Disease

Posted on September 18, 2018August 19, 2019 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

A fascinating look at the history of APDA’s role...see more in genetics of PD research. Learn how researchers pioneered a new understanding of genetics’ role in PD.

What do virtual reality and menopause have in common? APDA’s new grants are announced

Posted on September 11, 2018July 12, 2023 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Dr. Gilbert explains APDA’s recently-funded research...see more grants...

The Relationship Between Pesticides and Parkinson’s

Posted on August 28, 2018April 29, 2019 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Pesticides and Parkinson’s Dr. Gilbert discusses the association of pesticides and other environmental exposures and the risk of Parkinson’s disease.

To disclose or not to disclose: that is the question

Posted on August 21, 2018August 19, 2019 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Disclosure of a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis to friends and family...see more can be daunting. Dr. Gilbert discusses the pros and cons to consider.

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What is dystonia and how does it relate to Parkinson’s disease?

Botulinum toxin (botox) injections – can they help your symptoms of Parkinson’s disease?

What is wearable technology and how can it help people with Parkinson’s disease?

APDA attends the International Congress of Parkinson’s disease and Movement disorders

APDA’s National Rehabilitation Resource Center: In conversation with Dr. Terry Ellis

APDA’s National Rehabilitation Resource Center: In conversation with Dr. Terry Ellis

APDA Helped Unlock the Mysteries of Genes that Cause Parkinson’s Disease

What do virtual reality and menopause have in common? APDA’s new grants are announced

The Relationship Between Pesticides and Parkinson’s

To disclose or not to disclose: that is the question

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