You will often hear that a person diagnosed with Parkinsonโs disease (PD) first noticed something was โoffโ when a finger (or fingers) started twitching. This twitching of the finger is also known as a tremor, which is a characteristic motor symptom of Parkinsons. Tremor is a rhythmic movement of a part of the body. A […]
What is drug-induced parkinsonism? The motor features of PDย are often (but not always) very easy to see via a neurologic exam in a doctorโs office.ย Rest tremor (which is a tremor that goes away with movement, but often returns when the limb is at rest) for example, is seen in virtually no other illness and can […]
New Parkinsonโs Medication on the Horizon The development of potential new medications for Parkinsonโs disease (PD) medications remains very active, with multiple new medications in various stages of research development that are aiming to treat and slow down PD. In past blogs, we have reviewed the various mechanisms of action that are being studied to […]
Exciting New Parkinsonโs Research is Underway On September 7, 2023, APDA announced 20 new Parkinsonโs disease (PD) research grants, for a total of $1.975 million in funding for the year ahead. Our grant recipients are working tirelessly to understand the complexities of Parkinsonโs disease (PD) and to develop new treatments and eventually, a cure. We […]
Is it a Parkinson’s symptom or a symptom of aging? As people age, they encounter new symptoms which may interfere with quality of life. The same is true for people with Parkinsonโs disease (PD). The tricky thing is that there are many similar symptoms between the two causes! Often people with PD are left wondering: […]
Advancing Scientific Breakthroughs and Empowering Parkinson’s Disease Research Since 1961, APDA has been a funding partner in many major scientific breakthroughs and has awarded more than $60 million in research grants to date. APDA awards individual research grants and fellowships to scientists performing innovative Parkinsonโs disease (PD) research. Grantees are selected through a competitive application […]
The Expanding Role of Technology Within Healthcare for Parkinsonโs Disease Computers, smartphones, video — technology has become much more accessible and user-friendly and plays a big role in our everyday lives, from the ways we keep in touch to the ways we watch tv to the cars we drive (just to name a few). But […]
TCE and Parkinsonโs disease risk Like most chronic diseases, the chance of developing Parkinsonโs disease (PD) is due to an accumulation of both genetic and environmental risk factors. Researchers are working to identify as many of these risk factors as possible as well as to understand what causes a person to develop Parkinsonโs. For many […]
Exploring Parkinson’s Diseaseโs Impact on Sex and Intimacy On a recent episode of APDAโs Dr. Gilbert Hosts, I spoke with Dr. Regina Koepp, a clinical psychologist with expertise on sex, intimacy, and Parkinsonโs disease (PD). We covered a lot of ground during the broadcast and answered questions from the audience. It was a very informative […]
APDA-Funded Research Projects: 2023 Update Since 1961, APDA has been a funding partner in many major scientific breakthroughs and has awarded nearly $60 million in Parkinsonโs disease (PD) research grants to date. Every year, APDA funds individual research grants and fellowships awarded to scientists performing innovative PD research. APDA also funds Centers for Advanced Research, large PD […]
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