What is the World Parkinson Congress? The World Parkinson Congress (WPC) is an international forum for dialogue on the latest scientific discoveries, medical practices, and care partner initiatives related to Parkinsonโs disease (PD). WPC takes place approximately every three years (with a recent delay due to COVID-19), each time in a different location around the […]
APDA and Research Projects: Making a Difference 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). APDA is committed to scientific research and has been a funding partner in many major PD scientific breakthroughs, investing nearly $55 million in […]
Your Questions Answered on Tremor, Prognosis & More On a recent episode of APDAโs Dr. Gilbert Hosts, Dr. Drew Falconer joined me to answer your questions about Parkinsonโs disease (PD). We covered a lot of ground during the broadcast and answered many questions from the audience. It was a very informative conversation, and we encourage you to […]
On a recent episode of APDAโs Dr. Gilbert Hosts, Dr. Drew Falconer joined me to tackle your unanswered questions about Parkinsonโs disease (PD). We covered a lot of ground during the broadcast and answered many questions from the audience. In this blog, we are answering some of the questions we didnโt have time for, specifically about nutrition, […]
In March 2020, COVID-19 unexpectedly entered our lives, and over the past three years, we have navigated a roller-coaster of events and consequences. Thankfully the development of vaccines and treatments has changed our relationship with COVID-19 and decreased the burden of the virus. We will likely never be free of COVID-19. While vaccination substantially lowers […]
The Effect of Parkinsonโs Disease on Personality Through APDAโs Ask the Doctor portal, we receive many questions on a vast array of topics. (Feel free to submit your own question at any time.) A frequent topic that readers ask us about is the effect of Parkinsonโs disease (PD) on personality. Today, we will explore that difficult topic. What […]
A Closer Look: An Interview with Dr. Enrico Opri 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 some of […]
How to manage the cognitive challenges of Parkinsonโs disease On a recent episode of APDAโs Dr. Gilbert Hosts about Mild Cognitive Impairment & Parkinsonโs Disease, I spoke with Dr. Jasdeep S. Hundal, a neuropsychologist with expertise in the cognitive challenges of Parkinsonโs disease (PD.) We covered a lot of ground during the broadcast and answered questions […]
Questions About Parkinsonโs Disease & Cognitive Impairment Changes in cognition can unfortunately be a common non-motor symptom of Parkinsonโs disease (PD). Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is an early stage of cognitive difficulty that does not interfere with a personโs ability to perform activities independently but can nevertheless affect a personโs performance of more complex cognitive […]
What the latest science tells us about probiotics & Parkinsonโs disease People often ask us about the use of probiotics to improve Parkinsonโs disease (PD) symptoms. Probiotics have gained a lot of popularity in recent years, but what exactly are they, and can they make a difference for people with PD? I will answer these […]
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