Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D., Author at American Parkinson Disease Association

Trichloroethylene and Parkinson’s Disease Risk

Posted on July 11, 2023August 22, 2023 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

TCE and Parkinson’s disease risk Like most chronic diseases, the chance of developing Parkinson’s disease (PD) is due to...see more an accumulation of both genetic and environmental risk factors. Researchers are working to identify as many of these risk factors as possible as well as to understand what causes a person to develop Parkinson’s. For many […]

Questions on Sex, Intimacy & Parkinson’s Disease

Posted on June 28, 2023June 28, 2023 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Exploring Parkinson’s Disease’s Impact on Sex and Intimacy On a recent episode of APDA’s Dr. Gilbert Hosts, I spoke...see more with Dr. Regina Koepp, a clinical psychologist with expertise on sex, intimacy, and Parkinson’s disease (PD). We covered a lot of ground during the broadcast and answered questions from the audience. It was a very informative […]

Highlights from APDA-funded Parkinson’s Research: 2023 Update

Posted on June 14, 2023July 10, 2024 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

APDA-Funded Research Projects: 2023 Update Since 1961, APDA has been a funding partner in many major scientific breakthroughs and...see more has awarded nearly $60 million in Parkinson’s disease (PD) research grants to date. Every year, APDA funds individual research grants and fellowships awarded to scientists performing innovative PD research. APDA also funds Centers for Advanced Research, large PD […]

Limited Expressions: Facial Masking and Parkinson’s Disease

Posted on May 30, 2023June 20, 2023 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Small and Restricted Facial Movements in Parkinson’s Disease Small, limited, constricted, constrained, slow – these words describe the movements...see more and overall functioning of many people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). In PD, steps are often short, posture can be stooped, voice volume can be low, and handwriting can become small. These symptoms are part of the […]

Meet Dr. Stephan Grimaldi: an APDA-funded Researcher Working to Use MRI Imaging as a Possible Biomarker for Early Parkinson’s Disease

Posted on May 16, 2023May 15, 2023 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

A Closer Look: Interview with APDA Researchers Our A Closer Look blog is designed to educate, inform, and inspire you through...see more a variety of topics and insights about Parkinson’s disease (PD). One way we do that is through our Interview with APDA Researchers series within this blog so you can get a closer look at some of the dedicated […]

Understanding the Benefits of Physical Therapy & Exercise for Parkinson’s Disease

Posted on May 2, 2023June 2, 2023 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Physical Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease Physical therapy and exercise are crucial aspects of Parkinson’s disease (PD) treatment and APDA...see more has many ways to help you get up and moving. Many people are curious about why exercise is so important for someone with PD and what type of exercise is best for someone with PD, which […]

Parkinson’s Disease & Body Temperature Regulation

Posted on April 19, 2023April 19, 2023 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

The Reasons Behind Your Unexplained Temperature Changes Dysregulation of temperature as a non-motor symptom of PD Our bodies are...see more programmed to keep our internal temperature at a near-constant point, using very complex mechanisms. Parkinson’s disease (PD) can unfortunately interfere with this regulation, and it can significantly affect quality of life when these mechanisms don’t work […]

The Parkinson’s Disease Care Team & the Important Role of Social Workers

Posted on March 28, 2023March 28, 2023 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

March is National Social Work Month APDA honors social workers and explains the vital role they play. Social workers...see more can play a key role in helping people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and their care partners navigate every stage of the PD journey. But many people do not know how a social worker can help or […]

World Parkinson Congress 2023 – Can you see yourself there?

Posted on March 14, 2023March 14, 2023 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

What is the World Parkinson Congress? The World Parkinson Congress (WPC) is an international forum for dialogue on the...see more latest scientific discoveries, medical practices, and care partner initiatives related to Parkinson’s disease (PD). WPC takes place approximately every three years (with a recent delay due to COVID-19), each time in a different location around the […]

Tracking the Impact of APDA-funded Parkinson’s Research

Posted on February 28, 2023March 2, 2023 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

APDA and Research Projects: Making a Difference APDA proudly invests in the most promising clinicians and scientific projects focused...see more on the discovery of the cause(s) and finding the cure(s) for Parkinson’s disease (PD). APDA is committed to scientific research and has been a funding partner in many major PD scientific breakthroughs, investing nearly $55 million in […]

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