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 Stem Cell Therapy in Parkinsonโs Disease Treatment
Lewy Bodies, Dementia, and Parkinson’s โ What Does it all Mean?
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 […]
Carbidopa/Levodopa: Side Effects, Dosages, and More
Carbidopa/Levodopa: Answers to the Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Gilbert gives in-depth answers to common questions that many ask with regards to carbidopa/levodopa treatment for Parkinsonโs disease.
What Worsens Parkinsonโs Disease’s Motor Symptoms?
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 […]
What We Know About Parkinsonโs Disease in Women
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 […]
Uniting and Supporting the Black Parkinsonโs Disease Community
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 […]
Are there different types of Parkinsonโs disease?
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 […]
Exploring Deep Brain Stimulation & Focused Ultrasound for Parkinson’s Disease
Insights from Dr. Ihtsham Ul Haq and Tom Liodice on APDA’s Dr. Gilbert Hosts Deep brain stimulation (DBS) and focused ultrasound (FUS) are two medical procedures that may be considered for certain people with PD to help alleviate symptoms. On a recent episode of APDAโs Dr. Gilbert Hosts, I spoke with Dr. Ihtsham Ul Haq, a movement […]
Ribonucleic Acid (RNA) and its Role in Parkinsonโs Disease (PD) and Levodopa-induced Dyskinesias
An Interview With Dr. Krithi Irmady, an APDA Researcher Studying RNA & Parkinsonโs 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 […]
Impulsive-compulsive behaviors in Parkinsonโs disease
How Parkinsonโs medications may affect behavior Dopaminergic medications (or medications that enhance the brainโs dopamine system) are the mainstay of treatment for the motor symptoms of Parkinsonโs disease (PD). These medications have the potential to dramatically improve the quality of life of someone with PD by improving slowness and stiffness, tremor, and gait difficulties โ […]
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