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Parkinson’s disease and preparing for surgery

Posted on January 7, 2020February 7, 2020 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Dr. Gilbert explores the particular concerns of undergoing surgery for people with Parkinson's disease.

More medications to avoid in Parkinson’s disease?

Posted on December 31, 2019February 25, 2020 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Data analysis, prescriptions trends and the risk of Parkinson’s disease It is incredibly important when taking any medication(s) to...see more be aware of potential interactions with other drugs or supplements you may also be taking. It can be confusing, especially if you’re taking more than one medication and/or dealing with more than one ailment or disease […]

Repurposing medications for Parkinson’s disease

Posted on November 12, 2019February 25, 2020 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Repurposed medications to treat Parkinson’s Disease Repurposing medications is a process by which medications already approved by the Food...see more and Drug Administration (FDA) for one reason are tested and shown to work for another purpose. One great example of this is the use of Amantadine for Parkinson’s disease (PD). Amantadine was first approved for the […]

Anti-cholinergic Drugs – A Risk Factor For Dementia?

Posted on June 5, 2018November 19, 2019 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

You may have read that certain medication prescribed for Parkinson’s disease can...see more cause dementia. Dr. Gilbert will weigh in on the science behind this topic, including how these drugs work, and if there’s any casual relationship between them and an increased risk of dementia.

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