It has long been understood that Parkinsonโs disease (PD) does not just cause movement, or motor, symptoms, but also causes a litany of non-motor symptoms with effects throughout the body. One of the organ systems that is affected is the cardiac system, encompassing the heart, as well as the major and minor blood vessels.
DaTscan: A test to help in the diagnosis of Parkinson’s What is a DaTscan and how is it performed? In 2011, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved an imaging test to help diagnose Parkinson’s disease (PD) called DaTscan (dopamine transporter scan). In this test, a radioactive tracer, Ioflupane (123I), also known as DaTscan, is injected […]
What is gene therapy and can it help people with Parkinsonโs? You may have read about efforts to use gene therapy as a treatment for Parkinsonโs disease (PD). Itโs an exciting prospect and studies are underway, with some positive results so far. Understanding these studies and therapies requires some background information about what genes are […]
Dr. Gilbert gives an update on stem cell therapies for the treatment of Parkinsonโs, including profiling a few notable clinical trials underway in 2024
Understanding Cognitive Challenges in Parkinsonโs Disease: PDD vs. DLB Cognitive challenges are a very common non-motor symptom of Parkinsonโs disease (PD). When the cognitive challenges are severe enough to interfere with daily activity, they are known as Parkinsonโs disease dementia (PDD). You may have heard of another condition called Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB). Although […]
Dr. Gilbert gives in-depth answers to common questions that many ask with regards to carbidopa/levodopa treatment for Parkinsonโs disease.
Understanding what factors may worsen Parkinsonโs symptoms Many people with Parkinsonโs disease (PD) experience variation in their motor symptoms (e.g. tremor, stiffness, slowness, trouble walking, balance difficulties) throughout the day and from one day and the next. This variability is often related to medication dosing, and you and your doctor may focus on adjusting the […]
Differences of Parkinsonโs Disease in Women Parkinsonโs disease (PD) impacts millions of people around the world, and it does not discriminate based on gender. But while PD affects men and women with some similarities, the manifestation, progression, and even treatment responses can differ significantly between genders, in addition to important discrepancies related to healthcare access […]
Meet Denise and Bernard Coley, Leaders in the Black Parkinsonโs Community Youโve seen us put a spotlight on APDA-funded researchers as well as interesting and inspiring people living with PD, and today we are excited to introduce you to Denise and Bernard Coley โ two special people who are extraordinary advocates for the PD community […]
An Interview With ADPA Researcher, Dr. Abdulmunaim Eid About Parkinsonโs Subtypes Our A Closer Look blog is designed to educate, inform, and inspire you through a variety of topics and insights about Parkinsonโs disease (PD). One way we do that is through our Interview with APDA Researchers series within this blog so you can get a closer look at […]
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