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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.

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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.

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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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What’s Happening at APDA

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

What's Happening at APDA We're walking with optimism and we're talking about the future of research! Get the latest APDA...see more news from around the country.

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How Are You Tracking? American Parkinson Disease Association Launches Symptom Tracker Mobile App

Posted on May 1, 2019May 1, 2019 by APDA

User-Friendly App Helps People with Parkinson’s Disease Track Their Symptoms and Communicate With Their Healthcare Team for Better Care

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Recently published results of a GDNF intraputaminal infusion clinical trial

Posted on March 5, 2019 by APDA

A clinical trial, is by definition an experiment or a test — an effort to determine if something works,...see more or doesn’t.  Sometimes, although the intended outcome of a clinical trial may fall short of expectations, the results are nevertheless intriguing and may spark additional avenues of investigation. Such is the case in a clinical trial […]

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What’s Happening at APDA

Posted on February 6, 2019February 6, 2019 by APDA

What's Happening at APDA

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Ask The Doctor – Q & A

Posted on February 6, 2019February 6, 2019 by APDA

Ask The Doctor – Q & A Q. What is the maximum dose of Carbidopa/Levodopa that can be used...see more for PD? A. Carbidopa/levodopa doses vary significantly. The range can be from 300 mg/day to up to as much as 3,000 mg/day. To determine the right dose for you, you and your physician should discuss: What […]

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Research Update

Posted on February 6, 2019February 6, 2019 by APDA

Deep brain stimulation may slow the progression of tremor if performed in early PD.

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Posted in Digital Digest ArticlesTagged DBS, deep brain stimulation

New Resource: My Mommy Has PD…But It’s Okay! Booklet

Posted on February 6, 2019April 19, 2024 by APDA

When telling people about your PD diagnosis, each conversation can bring...see more its own challenges.

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The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting Parkinson’s disease (PD) by providing the support, education, research, and community that helps everyone impacted by PD live life to the fullest. Through a nationwide grassroots network of Chapters and Information & Referral (I&R) Centers, APDA works tirelessly to raise public awareness of this chronic neurologic movement disorder and deliver outstanding patient services, resources, and educational and wellness programs to the approximately one million people living with PD in the United States and their care partners and families. Envisioning a world without PD, APDA’s national research program and Centers for Advanced Research aim to provide better treatments and unlock the mysteries of the disease. APDA is also committed to advancing public policy solutions that improve lives and move us toward a cure. Founded in 1961, APDA has raised and invested more than $338 million in its efforts to support the PD community.

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