Introducing A Closer Look Posted on May 15, 2018May 16, 2018 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert In today’s hyper-connected world, you can find an almost infinite amount of information about Parkinson’s disease (PD) in every corner of the internet and on every social media outlet. It can be hard to know what to read, what to believe, and most importantly, what changes you should (or shouldn’t) implement in your life in response to the information that is out there.Read More
The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Annual Meeting – Parkinson’s Disease Updates Posted on April 23, 2018May 15, 2018 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Annual Meeting is taking place this week in Los Angeles, California. This is a meeting of neurologists and neuroscientists across all subspecialties of Neurology, including Movement disorders/Parkinson’s disease. At the meeting, research findings are presented, often for the first time. APDA is there and will be reporting exciting news […]Read More
Traumatic Brain Injury and Parkinson’s Posted on April 20, 2018May 15, 2018 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert APDA’s Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Rebecca Gilbert weighs in on Traumatic Brian Injury, a small, but important contributor to the overall risk of Parkinson’s On April 18, 2018, a study was published in the journal Neurology and widely disseminated in the popular press, which demonstrated an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease (PD) after even a mild […]Read More
APDA Updates Regarding PD Psychosis Treatment Posted on April 12, 2018 by Nancy Braun On April 9, 2018, CNN published an article on the drug, Nuplazid, the only FDA-approved medication for the treatment 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 […]Read More
AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES REBECCA GILBERT, MD, PhD JOINS STAFF Posted on April 9, 2018May 15, 2018 by Nancy Braun AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES REBECCA GILBERT, MD, PhD, JOINS STAFF AS VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF SCIENTIFIC OFFICER Role designed 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 […]Read More
American Parkinson Disease Association Launches New Public Service Awareness Campaign: LOOK CLOSER Posted on April 3, 2018April 3, 2018 by Nancy Braun Our Campaign Inspires People to Look Beyond Parkinson’s Disease and See People Living Life to the Fullest To kick-off 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 […]Read More
Brain Awareness Week Posted on March 12, 2018March 12, 2018 by Nancy Braun March 12-18 is Brain Awareness Week. The Brain Donor Project, is working to shed light on the critical need 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 […]Read More
Walking to End Parkinson’s Disease: American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) Expands National Optimism Walk Series Posted on February 26, 2018February 26, 2018 by Nancy Braun More Cities. More Walkers. More Funds to Help People with Parkinson’s Live Life to the Fullest NEW YORK, NY, February 26, 2018 – The American Parkinson’s Disease Association (APDA) officially announces the schedule for the 2018 Optimism Walks — a nationwide movement to mobilize and inspire people to step up and help put an end to […]Read More
Vincent Gattullo, former Chairman, President and CEO of APDA Posted on September 13, 2017September 14, 2017 by Nancy Braun It is with deep sadness that we share the news that Vincent Gattulo, our former Chairman, President and CEO who passionately served the organization and the Parkinson’s community for more than thirty years, passed away on September 12, 2017. Mr. Gattullo began his service to APDA in 1986, first as a member of the Board […]Read More
EXCITING PARKINSON’S DISEASE TREATMENT NEWS Posted on August 28, 2017August 29, 2017 by Nancy Braun New York, NY, August 28, 2017 – The American Parkinson Disease Association is pleased to share with the Parkinson’s community the arrival of a new medication in the treatment arsenal to address Parkinson’s symptoms. Approved August 24 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is GOCOVRI™ (amantadine) developed by Adamas. GOCOVRI is an extended release […]Read More
