Ask the Researcher: Interview with Parkinson’s Researcher, Dr. Tao Xie Posted on March 12, 2019March 12, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Ask the Researcher: Interview with Parkinson’s Researcher, Dr. Tao XieDr. Gilbert interviews the Medical Director of the University of Chicago APDA Information and Referral CenterRead More
Cognitive decline in Parkinson’s disease – is there anything we can do about it? Posted on March 5, 2019March 5, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert For many people, one of the most concerning non-motor features of Parkinson’s disease (PD) is cognitive decline. Attention, working memory, executive function, memory, language and visual reasoning are the cognitive skills most frequently affected in PD which can be concerning because these skills allow us to perform daily functions such as paying attention, solving problems, […]Read More
Ask the Researcher: Dr. Aasef Shaikh Posted on February 26, 2019February 26, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Ask the Researcher: Dr. Aasef ShaikhDr. Gilbert interviews one of APDA’s 2018-2019 researchersRead More
Parkinson’s Disease & Risk of Cancer Posted on February 12, 2019February 13, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Parkinson’s Disease & Risk of CancerDr. Gilbert discusses the confusing relationship between Parkinson’s disease and cancer risk.Read More
Music Therapy for Parkinson’s disease Posted on February 5, 2019February 19, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Music Therapy for Parkinson’s diseaseDoes music and dance therapy have a role in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease?Read More
Art as Therapy in Parkinson’s disease Posted on January 29, 2019January 30, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Art and other complementary therapies for Parkinson’s diseaseDoes art therapy have a role in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease?Read More
Ask the Researcher: Dr. Giulietta Riboldi Posted on January 22, 2019February 22, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Ask the Researcher: Dr. Giulietta RiboldiDr. Gilbert interviews one of APDA’s 2018-2019 researchersRead More
The Search for a Parkinson’s disease Biomarker Posted on January 15, 2019January 17, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert The Search for a Parkinson’s Disease BiomarkerDr. Gilbert discusses the importance and necessary features of a PD biomarkerRead More
What is a DaTscan and should I get one? Posted on January 8, 2019February 1, 2019 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 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 […]Read More
Understanding Atypical Parkinsonism Posted on December 18, 2018December 19, 2018 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Understanding Atypical ParkinsonismDr. Gilbert explains the clinical distinctions between Parkinson’s disease and other parkinsonian disordersRead More
