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American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting 2019 – Highlights

Posted on May 14, 2019July 12, 2023 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting 2019 - Highlights Our team shares 12 highlights related to Parkinson’s research from the...see more 2019 American Academy of Neurology Meeting.

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A Closer Look ArticlePosted in Research

Alpha-synuclein – then and now, with Dr. Alice Lazzarini

Posted on April 15, 2019November 19, 2019 by Guest Author

Alpha-synuclein – then and now, with guest blogger, Dr. Alice Lazzarini Renowned researcher Alice Lazzarini, PhD chronicles the connection between...see more pα-syn, tau, and mitochondrial degradation, and how it may lead to new treatments.

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A Closer Look ArticlePosted in Profiles in Parkinson's, Research

Freezing of Gait

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Freezing Of Gait A look at freezing of gait, including why it happens, tips, strategies, and walking devices that can...see more help, as well as potential future treatments.

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Posted in ResearchTagged freezing, gait

Parkinson’s Disease in African Americans: Interview with Parkinson’s Researcher, Dr. Tao Xie

Posted on March 12, 2019May 31, 2023 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Parkinson's Disease in African Americans: Interview with Parkinson’s Researcher, Dr. Tao Xie Dr. Gilbert interviews the Medical Director of the...see more University of Chicago APDA Information and Referral Center

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A Closer Look ArticlePosted in Profiles in Parkinson's, Research

Improving Deep Brain Stimulation: An Interview with APDA Researcher Dr. Aasef Shaikh

Posted on February 26, 2019June 5, 2019 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

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

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A Closer Look ArticlePosted in Profiles in Parkinson's, Research

Genetic Mutations that Contribute to Parkinson’s Disease Risk: An Interview with APDA Researcher Dr. Giulietta Riboldi

Posted on January 22, 2019June 5, 2019 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Genetic Mutations that Contribute to Parkinson's Disease Risk: An Interview with APDA Researcher Dr. Giulietta Riboldi Dr. Gilbert interviews...see more one of APDA’s 2018-2019 researchers

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A Closer Look ArticlePosted in Profiles in Parkinson's, Research

The Search for a Parkinson’s disease Biomarker

Posted on January 15, 2019May 29, 2019 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

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 Research

Could Coffee Protect Neurons in Parkinson’s Disease?

Posted on December 14, 2018February 19, 2019 by Phil Franchina

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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Clinical Trial Obstacles & How They’re Being Addressed

Posted on December 4, 2018April 24, 2024 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Clinical Trial Obstacles & How They’re Being Addressed Dr. Gilbert describes the frustrations involved in clinical trial recruitment and how...see more an APDA Registry in the Pacific Northwest is trying to do it better.

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A Closer Look ArticlePosted in Research

The relationship between the appendix and Parkinson’s disease

Posted on November 5, 2018April 3, 2019 by Phil Franchina

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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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