Menopause & PD: An Interview with APDA Researcher Dr. Roberta Marongiu Posted on June 10, 2019November 19, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Menopause & PD: An Interview with APDA Researcher Dr. Roberta Marongiu Pre-menopausal women have a reduced risk of developing PD as compared to men and post-menopausal women, suggesting estrogen plays an important role in prevention. Read More
APDA’s Diversity in Parkinson’s Disease Research Conference 2019 Posted on June 3, 2019November 19, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert APDA’s Diversity in Parkinson’s Disease Research Conference 2019 APDA held the first Diversity in Parkinson’s Disease Research Conference. on 5/17/19 to address urgent needs surrounding PD in diverse, under-served communities. Read More
Carbidopa/Levodopa: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions Posted on May 21, 2019November 19, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Carbidopa/Levodopa: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions Dr. Gilbert gives in-depth answers to common questions that many ask with regards to carbidopa/levodopa treatment for Parkinson’s disease. Read More
American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting 2019 – Highlights Posted on May 14, 2019November 19, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting 2019 – Highlights Our team shares 12 highlights related to Parkinson’s research from the 2019 American Academy of Neurology Meeting. Read More
The Role of Certain Diets for People with Parkinson’s disease Posted on May 7, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert The Role of Certain Diets for People with Parkinson’s disease Dr. Gilbert discusses common diets often talked about by those with Parkinson’s, and whether these particular diets are beneficial for someone with Parkinson’s disease. Read More
What We Know (and Don’t Know) about Taking Particular Foods & Supplements for PD Posted on April 29, 2019May 6, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert What We Know (and Don’t Know) about Taking Particular Foods & Supplements for PD Dr. Gilbert dives into what the latest science says about whether certain foods, probiotics, or antioxidants can help treat or prevent Parkinson’s. Read More
What we know about avoiding particular foods & supplements for Parkinson’s Posted on April 22, 2019April 25, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert What we know about avoiding foods & supplements for Parkinson’s A look at what we know and what we don’t know about foods and supplements to be avoided for people with Parkinson’s disease. Read More
Freezing of Gait Posted on April 9, 2019November 19, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Freezing Of Gait A look at freezing of gait, including why it happens, tips, strategies, and walking devices that can help, as well as potential future treatments. Read More
Employment and Parkinson’s disease Posted on March 27, 2019March 27, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Employment and Parkinson’s disease Many people with Parkinson’s continue to work after their diagnosis. Navigating the nuances of disclosure and managing symptoms can be a difficult task. Read More
Parkinson’s Disease in African Americans: Interview with Parkinson’s Researcher, Dr. Tao Xie Posted on March 12, 2019November 19, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Parkinson’s Disease in African Americans: Interview with Parkinson’s Researcher, Dr. Tao Xie Dr. Gilbert interviews the Medical Director of the University of Chicago APDA Information and Referral Center Read More
