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

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.

Can’t get to the Parkinson’s clinic? It may soon be coming to you

Posted on August 7, 2018June 24, 2022 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Technology can expand the reach of physicians...see more to evaluate and treat people with Parkinson’s disease.

Holy Smoke! The connection between cigarettes and Parkinson’s disease

Posted on July 31, 2018November 19, 2019 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Dr. Gilbert explains the relationship between cigarette smoking and Parkinson’s disease.

Listen to your gut – what is the gastrointestinal tract telling us about Parkinson’s disease?

Posted on July 17, 2018June 1, 2023 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Dr. Gilbert returns to the...see more topic of the gastrointestinal tract and Parkinson’s disease to further explore the many links between the two.

A Discussion with Tim Hague

Posted on July 10, 2018October 1, 2024 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Dr. Gilbert talks with Tim Hague, a Parkinson’s disease advocate and author, about his new...see more book Perseverance.

The Link between Parkinson’s disease and diabetes

Posted on June 26, 2018November 19, 2019 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

A recent study demonstrated an association between Parkinson’s disease and diabetes. Dr. Gilbert...see more explains why the connection between these two conditions is important and how an understanding of the relationship between Parkinson’s disease and diabetes may open up new treatment avenues for Parkinson’s disease.

The Role of Inflammation in Parkinson’s disease

Posted on June 12, 2018November 19, 2019 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

New research in Parkinson’s disease has expanded our understanding of the role of...see more inflammation in the progression of the disease. This understanding has led to new treatment possibilities, as well as an exploration of the links between the gut, PD and inflammation.

Anti-cholinergic Drugs – A Risk Factor For Dementia?

Posted on June 5, 2018November 19, 2019 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

You may have read that certain medication prescribed for Parkinson’s disease can...see more cause dementia. Dr. Gilbert will weigh in on the science behind this topic, including how these drugs work, and if there’s any casual relationship between them and an increased risk of dementia.

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