HOPE IN PROGRESS: NEW RESEARCH UNDERWAY

From understanding levodopa induced dyskinesias to exploring environmental risk factors of PD, APDA-funded...see more researchers launch cutting-edge studies With someone diagnosed with PD every six minutes, scientific research is critical as we push for better treatments and ultimately, a cure. Devoted to our search for answers, APDA recently awarded $1.975 […]

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SAGE THERAPEUTICS CLINICAL RESEARCH

Clinical Research Study in Mild Cognitive Impairment associated with Parkinson’s Disease (PD-MCI) The PRECEDENT study...see more is evaluating an investigational treatment for cognitive deficits such as memory and attention in Parkinsonโ€™s. This phase 2 study is sponsored by Sage Therapeutics, Inc. and is recruiting people aged 50 to 75 years who are […]

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APDAโ€™s ParkinSex Triumphs with Three Prestigious Industry Awards; Celebrated for Redefining & Rebuilding Intimacy for People with Parkinson’s

American Parkinson Disease Associationโ€™s innovative resource for people with Parkinsonโ€™s takes home Titanium โ€˜Best In Showโ€™ Award, among others...see more NEW YORK, NY, October 11, 2023 โ€“ At the MM+M Awards last week, the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) won three highly coveted awards for its unique ParkinSex resource which was launched earlier in 2023. APDAโ€™s […]

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Hope in Progress: American Parkinson Disease Association Supports Researchers With $1.975 Million in New Funding

From understanding levodopa induced dyskinesias to exploring environmental risk factors of PD, APDA-funded researchers pursue cutting-edge studies NEW YORK,...see more NY, September 7, 2023 โ€“ The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) has just awarded $1.975 million to support innovative Parkinsonโ€™s disease (PD) research for the 2023-2024 funding year. The funded research projects will delve into key […]

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Diversity in Parkinsonโ€™s Disease Research Grant

Diversity in Parkinson’s Disease Research Grant: Academic Year 2025-2026 Letter of Intent due: Dec 16ย at 5:00PM EST, 2024. Invitation...see more for full application: Early February 2025 Full Application due: April 2025 Award details One year grant up to a maximum of $75,000 will be awarded to research scientists (MD, MD/PhD, or PhD). The applicants will receive […]

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AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION LAUNCHES PROFESSIONAL TRAINING COURSE TO EDUCATE ABOUT ADVANCED PARKINSONโ€™S DISEASE

Specialized online course trains home health aides, nursing home staff, andvisiting nurses how to manage progressing symptoms and better...see more care for peoplewith advanced Parkinsonโ€™s disease NEW YORK, NY, July 31, 2023 โ€“ Parkinsonโ€™s disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder and although the rate of progression varies significantly from person to person, progression itself is […]

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Presence Hallucinations as an Early Indicator of Cognitive Decline in Parkinsonโ€™s Disease

Parkinsonโ€™s disease (PD) psychosis, which includes hallucinations...see more and delusions, can frequently occur as PD advances. Hallucinations involve seeing, hearing, experiencing or sensing things that are not there. Delusions are false beliefs that are not based in reality, such as thinking that someone is […]

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