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Social Media for Good

Posted on May 17, 2019May 28, 2019 by Phil Franchina

Facebook and Instagram can be a lot of fun – posting vacation photos, scrolling through...see more images of your friends’ kids and watching adorable puppy videos — but those social media channels can also do a lot of good!  Thanks to fundraising tools from Facebook and Instagram, it’s now easier than ever […]

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Diversity, Inclusion, and the Future of Parkinson’s

Posted on May 17, 2019May 28, 2019 by Phil Franchina

What does it mean to help EVERYONE with Parkinson's live life to the...see more fullest?

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Research to Preventing Falls: Spotlight on Dr. Aasef G. Shaikh

Posted on May 17, 2019June 12, 2019 by Phil Franchina

He received APDA's prestigious three-year George C. Cotzias Fellowship...see more for 2018-2021, now read about what he's doing with it. Here's a hint: it could mean fewer falls for PD patients.

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How Are You Tracking?

Posted on May 17, 2019May 22, 2019 by Phil Franchina

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 Phil Franchina

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 Phil Franchina

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 Phil Franchina

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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What’s Happening at APDA

Posted on February 6, 2019February 6, 2019 by Phil Franchina

What's Happening at APDA

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Ask The Doctor – Q & A

Posted on February 6, 2019February 6, 2019 by Phil Franchina

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 Phil Franchina

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

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The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is a nationwide grassroots network dedicated to fighting Parkinson’s disease (PD) and works tirelessly to help the approximately one million with PD in the United States live life to the fullest in the face of this chronic, neurological disorder. Founded in 1961, APDA has raised and invested more than $313 million to provide outstanding patient services and educational programs, elevate public awareness about the disease, and support research designed to unlock the mysteries of PD and ultimately put an end to this disease.

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