Phil Franchina, Author at American Parkinson Disease Association

“Ask the Doctor” with Dr. Rebecca Gilbert

Posted on February 18, 2021February 24, 2021 by Phil Franchina

Q: My Mom has PD and needs to take brand name...see more Sinemet. When she takes a generic, she does not feel well. My pharmacy has told me that there is a shortage of brand name Sinemet. What should she do? A: A generic and brand name of […]

Boxing for Parkinson’s Disease

Posted on November 10, 2020May 21, 2024 by Phil Franchina

Boxing and Parkinson’s Disease We know without a doubt that exercise is important for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). ...see more Various types of exercise and movement can help people improve their balance, strength, mobility, flexibility, endurance and walking ability. Studies also reveal that exercise can help improve cognition, depression, fatigue, and sleep. We have discussed exercise in […]

KEEPING IN TOUCH ONLINE

Posted on September 18, 2020September 28, 2020 by Phil Franchina

Virtual events have been a great source of information and activity as we all work...see more to adhere to various health regulations and social distancing guidelines. For APDA, keeping people with PD and their families connected, motivated, and informed has been a top priority. As a result, APDA has created many virtual […]

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT APDA

Posted on September 18, 2020September 28, 2020 by Phil Franchina

Optimism Walk: Last Chance to Join for 2020! All 2020 Optimism Walks are being held...see more virtually, and there’s one last chance for you to join us – no matter where you live! Register today for our October APDA Virtual Optimism Walk taking place on Saturday, October 17 at 11:00 am ET. […]

Creating A Legacy

Posted on September 18, 2020April 6, 2021 by Phil Franchina

If you wish to leave a legacy that will touch the lives of so many, please...see more consider including APDA in your planned giving (i.e., your will). There are several easy ways to make an impactful gift that will not only help in the fight against PD, but could help you, your estate, […]

Share Your Parkinson’s Story

Posted on September 18, 2020September 28, 2020 by Phil Franchina

When it comes to Parkinson’s disease (PD) and the estimated 1 million people in the...see more U.S. living with it, a story can make a world of difference. Your shared story helps raise awareness and can provide support to someone recently diagnosed who is perhaps unsure or afraid of what is to […]

Ask the Doctor Q&A

Posted on September 18, 2020September 28, 2020 by Phil Franchina

Ask the Doctor Q&A Q: I have PD. Now that the country is “opening up”, what should I...see more do? Should I start to venture out or continue my current practices of staying at home and only going out for walks if I can safely stay six feet away from others? A: Various states are […]

First-Ever Diversity-Focused Research Grant Among Fresh Crop of Grants Awarded by the American Parkinson Disease Association

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Phil Franchina

From Levodopa-induced dyskinesias...see more to modeling Parkinson’s disease progression, $1.4 million in innovative research to be funded for 2020 – 2021 year NEW YORK, NY – September 1, 2020 – The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) has just awarded $1.4 […]

APDA CENTER AT BRIGHAM AND WOMEN’S HOSPITAL REPORTS EXCITING CORRELATION BETWEEN GLUCOCEREBROSIDASE ACTIVITY AND PARKINSON’S DISEASE

Posted on July 24, 2020July 13, 2023 by Phil Franchina

In an exciting new study, researchers at the APDA-funded Center studied the relationship between the activity of the glucocerebrosidase...see more (GBA) enzyme and the risk of Parkinson’s disease (PD). This insight may help shed light on possible future treatments. The glucocerebrosidase (GBA) enzyme, encoded by the GBA gene, is a protein used by the body to […]

New Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Technology Now Available

Posted on July 6, 2020July 13, 2023 by Phil Franchina

Medtronic announces introduction of Percept PC Neurostimulator with Brainsense Technology On June 26, 2020 Medtronic announced the introduction of...see more an upgraded deep brain stimulation (DBS) system known as PerceptTM PC Neurostimulator with BrainsenseTM Technology. The technology in the new system is the first to not only deliver electrical stimulation to the brain, with the goal […]

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First-Ever Diversity-Focused Research Grant Among Fresh Crop of Grants Awarded by the American Parkinson Disease Association

APDA CENTER AT BRIGHAM AND WOMEN’S HOSPITAL REPORTS EXCITING CORRELATION BETWEEN GLUCOCEREBROSIDASE ACTIVITY AND PARKINSON’S DISEASE

New Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Technology Now Available

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