Phil Franchina, Author at American Parkinson Disease Association

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 […]

AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES REBECCA GILBERT, MD, PhD JOINS STAFF

Posted on April 9, 2018May 15, 2018 by Phil Franchina

AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES REBECCA GILBERT, MD, PhD, JOINS STAFF AS VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF SCIENTIFIC OFFICER Role designed...see more to shape research strategy to help those impacted by Parkinson’s disease live life to the fullest NEW YORK, NY – April 9, 2018 – The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) proudly welcomes Rebecca Gilbert, MD, PhD, in […]

American Parkinson Disease Association Launches New Public Service Awareness Campaign: LOOK CLOSER

Posted on April 3, 2018April 3, 2018 by Phil Franchina

Our Campaign Inspires People to Look Beyond Parkinson’s Disease and See People Living Life to the Fullest To kick-off...see more Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, APDA is launching a brand new public service announcement (PSA) that encourages viewers to look closer at Parkinson’s disease (PD). Featured nationwide on television (in English and Spanish) and in a social […]

Brain Awareness Week

Posted on March 12, 2018March 12, 2018 by Phil Franchina

March 12-18 is . The Brain Donor Project, is working to shed light on the critical need...see more for brain donation to advance Parkinson’s disease (PD) research. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), there are vastly inadequate brain donations to meet the research demand of several disorders, in particular Parkinson’s. “Brain donation […]

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