The Heart of The Matter: Cardiovascular Effects of Parkinson’s disease Posted on August 14, 2018August 14, 2018 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert The Heart of The Matter: Cardiovascular Effects of Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease can have profound effects on the heart, as well as on the major and minor blood vessels. Read more about the science behind this connection.Read More
APDA funded research suggests new approach to understanding the basic biology of PD Posted on August 13, 2018August 15, 2018 by Phil Franchina APDA funded research suggests new approach to understanding the basic biology of PDAPDA-funded research conducted by Dr. Talene Yacoubian of the University of Alabama School of Medicine at Birmingham – one of APDA’s Centers for Advanced Research – suggests a new approach to understanding the basic biology of Parkinson’s disease.Read More
Dr. Gilbert Comments in Scientific American Magazine Posted on August 6, 2018August 6, 2018 by Nancy Braun Dr. Gilbert comments on Scientific American MagazineAPDA’s Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Rebecca Gilbert spoke to Scientific American magazine about recent research on LRKK2 and what it could mean for both people with LRKK2 mutation and, importantly, for those who do not carry the mutation.Read More
Holy Smoke! The connection between cigarettes and Parkinson’s disease Posted on July 31, 2018July 26, 2018 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Holy Smoke! The connection between cigarettes and Parkinson’s diseaseDr. Gilbert explains the relationship between cigarette smoking and Parkinson’s disease.Read More
What is gene therapy? Can it benefit Parkinson’s disease? Posted on July 24, 2018July 24, 2018 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Gene Therapy for Parkinson’s diseaseDr. Gilbert discusses the confusing world of gene therapy and how one day it may be used to treat Parkinson’s disease.Read More
Listen to your gut – what is the gastrointestinal tract telling us about Parkinson’s disease? Posted on July 17, 2018July 17, 2018 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Listen to your gut – what is the gastrointestinal tract telling us about Parkinson’s disease?Dr. Gilbert returns to the topic of the gastrointestinal tract and Parkinson’s disease to further explore the many links between the two.Read More
Deep Brain Stimulation May Slow Tremor Progression Posted on July 6, 2018July 6, 2018 by Nancy Braun Deep brain stimulation may slow the progression of tremor if performed in early Parkinson’s disease. APDA funding is helping further the efforts to find out more. New results, published in the June 29, 2018, online issue of Neurology suggest that deep brain stimulation (DBS) may slow the progression of tremor if performed early on in […]Read More
The Link between Parkinson’s disease and diabetes Posted on June 26, 2018June 28, 2018 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert The Link between Parkinson’s disease and diabetesA recent study demonstrated an association between Parkinson’s disease and diabetes. Dr. Gilbert explains why the connection between these two conditions is important and how an understanding of the relationship between Parkinson’s disease and diabetes may open up new treatment avenues for Parkinson’s disease.Read More
Medical Marijuana and Parkinson’s disease Posted on June 19, 2018June 19, 2018 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Medical Marijuana and Parkinson’s diseaseGuidance for the Parkinson’s community on medical marijuana treatments.Read More
The Role of Inflammation in Parkinson’s disease Posted on June 12, 2018June 20, 2018 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert The Role of Inflammation in Parkinson’s diseaseNew research in Parkinson’s disease has expanded our understanding of the role of inflammation in the progression of the disease. This understanding has led to new treatment possibilities, as well as an exploration of the links between the gut, PD and inflammation.Read More
