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Ask the Researcher: Dr. Giulietta Riboldi

Posted on January 22, 2019January 22, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert

Ask the Researcher: Dr. Giulietta Riboldi

Dr. Gilbert interviews one of APDA’s 2018-2019 researchers

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A Closer Look ArticlePosted in Parkinson's Research

The Search for a Parkinson’s disease Biomarker

Posted on January 15, 2019January 17, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert

The Search for a Parkinson’s Disease Biomarker

Dr. Gilbert discusses the importance and necessary features of a PD biomarker

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A Closer Look ArticlePosted in Parkinson's Research

Could Coffee Protect Neurons in Parkinson’s Disease?

Posted on December 14, 2018February 19, 2019 by Nancy Braun

Could coffee protect neurons in Parkinson’s disease?

A recently published paper reveals interesting connections between coffee and Parkinson’s disease (PD).

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Posted in News, Parkinson's Research

Clinical Trial Obstacles & How They’re Being Addressed

Posted on December 4, 2018December 3, 2018 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert

Clinical Trial Obstacles & How They’re Being Addressed

Dr. Gilbert describes the frustrations involved in clinical trial recruitment and how an APDA Registry in the Pacific Northwest is trying to do it better.

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A Closer Look ArticlePosted in Parkinson's Research

The complicated world of genetic testing for Parkinson’s disease

Posted on November 27, 2018January 10, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert

The complicated world of genetic testing for Parkinson’s disease

Dr. Gilbert describes the complicated world of genetic testing for Parkinson’s disease

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A Closer Look ArticlePosted in Parkinson's Research

The relationship between the appendix and Parkinson’s disease

Posted on November 5, 2018 by Nancy Braun

The relationship between the appendix and Parkinson’s disease

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Botulinum toxin (botox) injections – can they help your symptoms of Parkinson’s disease?

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert

Botulinum toxin (botox) injections – can they help your symptoms of Parkinson’s disease?

Dr. Gilbert describes the uses of botulinum toxin to treat the symptoms of PD.

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A Closer Look ArticlePosted in Parkinson's Research

What is wearable technology and how can it help people with Parkinson’s disease?

Posted on October 23, 2018October 23, 2018 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert

What is wearable technology and how can it help people with Parkinson’s disease?

Dr. Gilbert describes the types of wearable technologies that can help people with Parkinson’s disease

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A Closer Look ArticlePosted in Parkinson's Research

Important New Study Underway: Get Involved

Posted on October 23, 2018October 23, 2018 by Nancy Braun

About the “Economic Burden” Study

The study seeks to capture more of the financial costs associated with Parkinson’s.

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APDA attends the International Congress of Parkinson’s disease and Movement disorders

Posted on October 16, 2018October 15, 2018 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert

APDA attends the International Congress of Parkinson’s disease and Movement disorders

Dr. Gilbert describes the International Congress of Parkinson’s disease and Movement disorders

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A Closer Look ArticlePosted in Parkinson's Research

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