Holy Smoke! The connection between cigarettes and Parkinsonโs disease
Dr. Gilbert explains the relationship between cigarette smoking and Parkinsonโs disease.
Holy Smoke! The connection between cigarettes and Parkinsonโs disease
Listen to your gut โ what is the gastrointestinal tract telling us about Parkinsonโs disease?
Listen to your gut โ what is the gastrointestinal tract telling us about Parkinsonโs disease?
Dr. Gilbert returns to the topic of the gastrointestinal tract and Parkinsonโs disease to further explore the many links between the two.
A Discussion with Tim Hague
A Discussion with Tim Hague
Dr. Gilbert talks with Tim Hague, a Parkinsonโs disease advocate and author, about his new book Perseverance.
The Link between Parkinsonโs disease and diabetes
The Link between Parkinsonโs disease and diabetes
A recent study demonstrated an association between Parkinsonโs disease and diabetes. Dr. Gilbert explains why the connection between these two conditions is important and how an understanding of the relationship between Parkinsonโs disease and diabetes may open up new treatment avenues for Parkinsonโs disease.
The Role of Inflammation in Parkinsonโs disease
The Role of Inflammation in Parkinsonโs disease
New research in Parkinsonโs disease has expanded our understanding of the role of inflammation in the progression of the disease. This understanding has led to new treatment possibilities, as well as an exploration of the links between the gut, PD and inflammation.
Anti-cholinergic Drugs โ A Risk Factor For Dementia?
Anti-cholinergic Drugs โ A Risk Factor For Dementia?
You may have read that certain medication prescribed for Parkinsonโs disease can cause dementia. Dr. Gilbert will weigh in on the science behind this topic, including how these drugs work, and if thereโs any casual relationship between them and an increased risk of dementia.
Spring Arrives at APDA: the Scientific Advisory Board Meeting
Spring Arrives at APDA: the Scientific Advisory Board Meeting
The spring brings with it hope, renewal, and promise, the perfect backdrop for American Parkinson Disease Associationโs (APDA) yearly Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) meeting at which most exciting and promising research ideas for APDA grant funding is reviewed and recommended to the APDA Board of Directors. This year, the meeting took place on May 17, 2018.
Pictured: APDA SAB Members work diligently to determine which grants will be recommended for funding.
Introducing A Closer Look
In todayโs hyper-connected world, you can find an almost infinite amount of information about Parkinsonโs disease (PD) in every corner of the internet and on every social media outlet. It can be hard to know what to read, what to believe, and most importantly, what changes you should (or shouldnโt) implement in your life in response to the information that is out there.
The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Annual Meeting – Parkinson’s Disease Updates
The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Annual Meeting is taking place this week in Los Angeles, California. This is a meeting of neurologists and neuroscientists across all subspecialties of Neurology, including Movement disorders/Parkinsonโs disease. At the meeting, research findings are presented, often for the first time. APDA is there and will be reporting exciting news […]
Traumatic Brain Injury and Parkinson’s
APDAโs Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Rebecca Gilbert weighs in on Traumatic Brian Injury, a small, but important contributor to the overall risk of Parkinsonโs On April 18, 2018, a study was published in the journal Neurology and widely disseminated in the popular press, which demonstrated an increased risk of Parkinsonโs disease (PD) after even a mild […]
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