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APDA-funded research finds new role for alpha-synuclein

Posted on July 30, 2019July 13, 2023 by APDA

This new understanding of alpha-synuclein’s function could open up new ways of thinking...see more about treatments for Parkinson's disease.

Merck announces its decision to stop the manufacturing of Sinemet CR

Posted on July 17, 2019July 30, 2019 by APDA

Merck has informed the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...see more that it will discontinue the manufacturing of Sinemet CR (controlled release).

Bill Rasmussen, founder of ESPN, diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease

Posted on July 15, 2019 by APDA

Bill Rasmussen, founder of ESPN, shares his Parkinson's disease diagnoses.

AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION CONVENES EXPERTS TO DETERMINE PARKINSON’S DISEASE RESEARCH FUNDING AND TACKLE LACK OF DIVERSITY

Posted on May 21, 2019May 28, 2019 by APDA

APDA Hosts...see more Top Scientists, Researchers and Neurologists for Two Days to Evaluate Research Projects Vying for Funding and Address Lack of Diversity in PD Research & Care NEW YORK, NY, May 21, 2019 – For two days, the […]

Social Media for Good

Posted on May 17, 2019May 28, 2019 by APDA

Facebook and Instagram can be a lot of fun – posting vacation photos, scrolling through...see more images of your friends’ kids and watching adorable puppy videos — but those social media channels can also do a lot of good! Thanks to fundraising tools from Facebook and Instagram, it’s now easier than ever […]

Diversity, Inclusion, and the Future of Parkinson’s

Posted on May 17, 2019May 28, 2019 by APDA

What does it mean to help EVERYONE with Parkinson's live life to the...see more fullest?

Research to Preventing Falls: Spotlight on Dr. Aasef G. Shaikh

Posted on May 17, 2019June 12, 2019 by APDA

He received APDA's prestigious three-year George C. Cotzias Fellowship...see more for 2018-2021, now read about what he's doing with it. Here's a hint: it could mean fewer falls for PD patients.

How Are You Tracking?

Posted on May 17, 2019May 22, 2019 by APDA

Most of us can't remember what we ate for lunch yesterday, much less how our PD...see more symptoms have been since our last doctor's visit. A brand new mobile phone app from APDA is here to help.

Centers for Advanced Research: Spotlight on Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School

Posted on May 17, 2019September 4, 2024 by APDA

With your help, the APDA Center...see more for Advanced Research at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston is breaking new ground with research into the genetic mutations that cause PD.

Ask the Doctor – Q & A

Posted on May 17, 2019May 22, 2019 by APDA

Ask the Doctor/Q&A Do you understand what the numbers next to your carbidopa/levodopa prescription mean, or whether you should eat...see more before or after taking it? Dr. Rebecca Gilbert is here to shed some light.

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