Phil Franchina, Author at American Parkinson Disease Association

APDA VP and Chief Scientific Officer Dr Rebecca Gilbert On Alan Alda Parkinson’s Disease Diagnosis

Posted on August 1, 2018August 2, 2018 by Phil Franchina

APDA in the News Dr. Rebecca Gilbert interviewed on Boston Herald Radio in response to Alan Alda’s diagnosis announcement.

Parkinson’s disease Prevalence Study

Posted on July 17, 2018July 17, 2018 by Phil Franchina

New Parkinson’s disease prevalence study Trying to estimate the number of people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) in North...see more America is extremely important but notoriously difficult. It is critical to know the prevalence of PD because it informs lawmakers who make decisions concerning allocation of research funds about the true impact of the disease, and […]

Deep Brain Stimulation May Slow Tremor Progression

Posted on July 6, 2018July 6, 2018 by Phil Franchina

Deep brain stimulation may slow the progression of tremor if performed in early Parkinson’s disease. APDA funding is helping...see more further the efforts to find out more. New results, published in the June 29, 2018, online issue of Neurology suggest that deep brain stimulation (DBS) may slow the progression of tremor if performed early on in […]

What’s Happening at APDA

Posted on June 25, 2018June 25, 2018 by Phil Franchina

Look Closer In April APDA launched a brand new public service announcement (PSA) that encourages...see more viewers to Look Closer at PD. Most people take PD at face value, associating it only with the more commonly-known physical symptoms such as tremors and slow movements. But often there is more than meets the […]

From PD Diagnosis to Amazing Win

Posted on June 25, 2018June 26, 2018 by Phil Franchina

From PD Diagnosis to ‘Amazing’ Win Rebecca Gilbert, MD, PhD Interviews Tim Hague Tim Hague is a public speaker,...see more educator and advocate for people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD). At just 46 years old, Hague was diagnosed with young onset Parkinson’s disease. Three years later, he and his son, Tim Jr., won the inaugural season […]

Ask the Doctor

Posted on June 25, 2018September 7, 2018 by Phil Franchina

Dr. Terry Ellis, Assistant Professor at Boston University College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, Director of...see more the Center for Neurorehabilitation, Advisor for the APDA Massachusetts Chapter. Q. What is the best kind of exercise for Parkinson’s? A. There are several types of exercise that are important for people with Parkinson’s disease. Aerobic […]

Spotlight on BU School of Medicine

Posted on June 25, 2018June 26, 2018 by Phil Franchina

APDA funds eight Centers for Advanced Research across the country which facilitate investigations...see more into the causes, treatments, and ultimately, a cure for PD. One of these centers is located at the Boston University School of Medicine in Boston, MA, where APDA funding supports: Biomarker studies Studies of non-motor symptoms […]

New Information & Referral Centers Support PD Communities Nationwide

Posted on June 25, 2018June 25, 2018 by Phil Franchina

New Information & Referral Centers Support PD Communities Nationwide APDA is thrilled to announce the opening of three new...see more Information & Referral (I&R) Centers across the country! In San Francisco, CA; Vernon, CT, and Chicago, IL, we are expanding the reach of our vital services to people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and their care partners. […]

APDA SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY BOARD EVALUATES EXCITING RESEARCH IDEAS FOR 2018-2019 RESEARCH FUNDING

Posted on May 24, 2018May 24, 2018 by Phil Franchina

Established and Up-and-Coming Researchers Vie for More Than $1,700,000 in Funding NEW YORK, NY, May 24, 2018 – The...see more American Parkinson Disease Association’s (APDA) Scientific Advisory Board recently met to review 70 grant submissions all vying for funding to be awarded in the field of Parkinson’s research. In addition, the Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) reviewed […]

APDA Updates Regarding PD Psychosis Treatment

Posted on April 12, 2018April 22, 2024 by Phil Franchina

On April 9, 2018, CNN published an article on the drug, Nuplazid, the only FDA-approved medication for the treatment...see more of Parkinson’s disease psychosis. The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) recommends that patients discuss with their neurologists any concerns about the drug that the article may have raised. The FDA continues to monitor safety of this […]

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