The use of acupuncture and massage for Parkinson’s disease

Posted on by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert

Exploring therapeutic treatments for Parkinson’s disease A growing number of people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) are interested in trying...see more to improve both their motor and non-motor symptoms with therapies that are not medications. Beyond physical, occupational and speech therapy, all of which can play a crucial role in maximizing function in PD, there are a […]

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Repurposing medications for Parkinson’s disease

Posted on by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert

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 […]

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What is a DaTscan and should I get one?

Posted on by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert

What role does DaTscan have in the diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease? Many patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) are frustrated...see more and sometimes frankly suspicious about how it is diagnosed. As a neurologist, over the years I’ve heard comments like: “All the doctor did was have me make some movements with my hands and legs and watch […]

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