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How can focused ultrasound help PD symptoms?

Posted on April 21, 2020 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Focused Ultrasound for Parkinson’s disease Although elective procedures are currently being postponed in hospitals across the country because of...see more the necessary focus on COVID-19, eventually our hospitals will return to normal and non-emergent procedures will be performed again. This will include elective procedures for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Two brain procedures that are […]

The use of acupuncture and massage for Parkinson’s disease

Posted on February 11, 2020February 25, 2020 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

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 […]

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.

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 […]

Mucuna pruriens – a natural remedy for Parkinson’s disease?

Posted on September 24, 2019December 26, 2022 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

You may have heard about Mucuna pruriens (MP) as a...see more natural remedy for Parkinson’s disease (PD) and are curious about whether this is something that you should try. I will dedicate the blog today to a discussion of MP – what it is and what its […]

Music Therapy for Parkinson’s disease

Posted on February 5, 2019May 7, 2021 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Does music and dance therapy have a role in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease?

Art as Therapy in Parkinson’s disease

Posted on January 29, 2019November 19, 2019 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Art and other complementary therapies for Parkinson’s disease Does art therapy have a role in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease?

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

Posted on October 29, 2018August 19, 2019 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

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

Can’t get to the Parkinson’s clinic? It may soon be coming to you

Posted on August 7, 2018June 24, 2022 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Technology can expand the reach of physicians...see more to evaluate and treat people with Parkinson’s disease.

Ask the Doctor

Posted on June 25, 2018September 7, 2018 by Phil Franchina

Dr. Terry Ellis, Assistant Professor at Boston University College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, Director of...see more the Center for Neurorehabilitation, Advisor for the APDA Massachusetts Chapter. Q. What is the best kind of exercise for Parkinson’s? A. There are several types of exercise that are important for people with Parkinson’s disease. Aerobic […]

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