Vibrating Gloves to Improve Parkinsonโ€™s Symptoms

Can wearing gloves alleviate Parkinsonโ€™s symptoms? You may have seen a recent episode of the TODAY show which highlighted...see more a fascinating device developed at Stanford University โ€“ a glove that imparts vibration to the fingertips in order to relieve Parkinsonโ€™s disease (PD) symptoms. In a small trial, participants wore the glove on each hand for […]

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โ€œASK THE DOCTORโ€ WITH DR. REBECCA GILBERTย 

โ€œAsk the Doctorโ€ with Dr. Rebecca Gilbert  Q. My Parkinsonโ€™s symptoms started almost immediately after my kidney transplant surgery....see more Could the surgery have caused me to develop Parkinsonโ€™s disease (PD)? A. I have had a number of patients whose PD emerged after a major medical stress such as an organ transplant. It is possible that […]

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NEW PARKINSONโ€™S DISEASE TREATMENTS IN THE PIPELINE

Parkinsonโ€™s Disease (PD) research is ever-changing, with new treatments and medications being...see more explored and developed all the time. Some of the most exciting research initiatives are targeting neuroprotection, as well as motor and non-motor symptoms. As these research projects and clinical trials are underway, the American Parkinson Disease […]

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Hope in Progress: American Parkinson Disease Association Supports Researchers With $2.35 Million in New Funding

From genetic mutations to augmented reality, APDA-funded researchers delve into cutting-edge Parkinsonโ€™s research in pursuit of answers ย  NEW...see more YORK, NY, September 8, 2022 โ€“ The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) has just awarded $2.35 million to support cutting-edge Parkinsonโ€™s disease (PD) research for the 2022-2023 funding year โ€“ an increase of more than 25 […]

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