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 […]
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 […]
Understanding CBD People with PD are eager to find alternative methods to help their symptoms, leading many of these patients to look into whether other therapies, such as medical marijuana, also known as medical cannabis, can be useful. Previously, I wrote a blog on medical marijuana and PD which you may find interesting. More recently, I […]
Insights from Dr. Britt Stone on APDA’s Dr. Gilbert Hosts On a recent episode of APDAโs Dr. Gilbert Hosts, I spoke with Dr. Britt Stone, a movement disorders specialist with a particular interest in herbal remedies, medicinal plants, and supplements and their use in Parkinsonโs disease (PD). We covered a lot of ground during the broadcast and […]
APDA’s Impactful Research in Parkinson’s Disease APDA proudly invests in the most promising clinicians and scientific projects focused on the discovery of the cause(s) and finding the cure(s) for Parkinsonโs disease (PD).โฏAPDA is committed to scientific research and has been a funding partner in many major PD scientific breakthroughs, investing nearly $60 million in research […]
What is a disease staging system? A disease staging system is a framework used to describe the progression or severity of a particular medical condition. A staging system creates a standardized way of classifying the extent of the disease, which helps healthcare professionals communicate effectively about a patient’s condition, make treatment decisions, and predict prognosis. […]
Exploring Parkinson’s Diseaseโs Impact on Blood Pressure Control On a recent episode of APDAโs Dr. Gilbert Hosts, I spoke with Dr. Jose Palma, a doctor with expertise in autonomic dysfunction and Parkinsonโs disease (PD). Autonomic dysfunction is common in PD and refers to the dysregulation of body functions that are not under conscious control such […]
Exploring Parkinson’s Diseaseโs Impact on Urinary Dysfunction On a recent episode of APDAโs Dr. Gilbert Hosts, I spoke with Dr. Victor Nitti, a urologist with expertise in Parkinsonโs disease (PD). We covered a lot of ground during the broadcast and answered questions from the audience. It was a very informative conversation, and we encourage you […]
Understanding Cognitive Fluctuations: What Do They Entail? Cognitive difficulties are a common symptom of Parkinsonโs disease and can be very challenging both for people with PD and their care partners. Typically, these changes are noticed slowly over time as the person with PD develops more difficulty with tasks and activities. Sometimes, however, a person with […]
Muscle weakness and Parkinsonโs disease It is common for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) to describe themselves as feeling weak. They may say that their legs are โheavyโ, feel like they’re โmade out of leadโ, or feel like they’re โin concrete.โ And they may also feel weak all over or describe weakness in their hands […]
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