Answering Your Questions about Parkinson’s disease and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Posted on March 26, 2020March 26, 2020 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Answering Your Questions about Parkinson’s disease and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) – Updated With the continued spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019, also known as COVID-19, in the United States and throughout the world, Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients have been reaching out and asking questions and we’re here with the answers you need. As such, we […] Read More
Parkinson’s disease and preparing for surgery Posted on January 7, 2020February 7, 2020 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Dr. Gilbert explores the particular concerns of undergoing surgery for people with Parkinson’s disease. Read More
Parkinson’s Disease & Risk of Cancer Posted on February 12, 2019November 19, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Parkinson’s Disease & Risk of Cancer Dr. Gilbert discusses the confusing relationship between Parkinson’s disease and cancer risk. Read More
The Relationship Between Pesticides and Parkinson’s Posted on August 28, 2018April 29, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Pesticides and Parkinson’s Dr. Gilbert discusses the association of pesticides and other environmental exposures and the risk of Parkinson’s disease. Read More
Holy Smoke! The connection between cigarettes and Parkinson’s disease Posted on July 31, 2018November 19, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Holy Smoke! The connection between cigarettes and Parkinson’s disease Dr. Gilbert explains the relationship between cigarette smoking and Parkinson’s disease. Read More
Anti-cholinergic Drugs – A Risk Factor For Dementia? Posted on June 5, 2018November 19, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Anti-cholinergic Drugs – A Risk Factor For Dementia? You may have read that certain medication prescribed for Parkinson’s disease can cause dementia. Dr. Gilbert will weigh in on the science behind this topic, including how these drugs work, and if there’s any casual relationship between them and an increased risk of dementia. Read More
