-Virtual Speech Program About the Facilitator: Alyssa Kiernan is the owner of Shore Therapy Group in Chesapeake,...see more Virginia. She has been providing speech therapy services since 2013. She has a Certificate of Clinical Competence by the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association and is licensed in the states of Virginia and North Carolina. Alyssa […]

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APDA created two new educational series to help keep you informed, motivated and connected while at home. New dates...see more are being added, so keep checking back. We hope you will join us. Dr. Gilbert Hosts:  Dr. Rebecca Gilbert hosts informative Q&A sessions with various experts via Zoom. Each session features a discussion with the experts, […]

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APDA created two new educational series to help keep you informed, motivated and connected while at home. New dates...see more are being added, so keep checking back. We hope you will join us. Dr. Gilbert Hosts:  Dr. Rebecca Gilbert hosts informative Q&A sessions with various experts via Zoom. Each session features a discussion with the experts, […]

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Deadline: 03/11/2022  APPLY HERE Award details One year grant up to a maximum of $75,000 will be awarded to...see more research scientist (MD, MD/PhD, or PhD). The applicants will receive notification of the decision in July 2022. The APDA grant year runs from September 1st to August 31st. Goal APDA Diversity in PD Research Grant is […]

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Diversity in Parkinson’s Disease Research Grant: Academic Year 2023-2024 Letter of Intent due: Dec 16, 2022. Invitation for full...see more application: Early February 2023 Full Application due: March 2023 Award details One year grant up to a maximum of $75,000 will be awarded to research scientists (MD, MD/PhD, or PhD). The applicants will receive notification of […]

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by Neil R. Greenspan, MD, FACG What is constipation and why is it important? Constipation is the most common...see more gastrointestinal complaint affecting approximately 15 % of the North American population. Certain subgroups have an even higher risk (e.g. in the over 65 population 26% of men and 34% of women are affected). It is remarkable […]

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It is common for Parkinson’s Disease patients to feel weak. They frequently describe their legs as feeling, “like they’re...see more made out of lead,” “like they’re in concrete.” But they will also feel weak all over, or describe weakness in their hands or arms. In fact, when Parkinson’s Disease patients are tested for strength they are […]

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