Light therapy and Parkinsonโs disease Light therapy, or the use of light as a treatment for disease, is being investigated in many neurologic conditions including as a treatment for some of the symptoms of Parkinsonโs disease (PD). Light therapy encompasses a large category of treatments involving different types of light and delivery systems. More research […]
Dr. Gilbert Answers Questions About Parkinsonโs Disease and Sleep Issues A recent episode of APDAโs Dr. Gilbert Hosts featured special guest Dr. Maria Ospina, a movement disorders specialist, who spoke to us about sleep issues and Parkinsonโs disease (PD), a very common symptom for people with PD. We covered a lot of ground during the […]
On September 8, 2022, APDA announced 27 new research grants for the year ahead. Our grant recipients are working tirelessly to understand the complexities of Parkinsonโs disease (PD) to develop new treatments and eventually, a cure. We are honored to support our researcherโs work. We awarded $2.35 million to support cutting-edge PD research for the 2022-2023 year […]
Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Parkinsonโs Disease Your doctor just told you that you have Parkinsonโs disease (PD). You might feel sad, nervous, or terrified. You might be shocked, or maybe youโre not that surprised because you had a feeling the diagnosis would be PD. No matter what emotions youโre experiencing: there is a […]
You likely have heard about the importance of tackling Parkinsonโs disease (PD) with a team approach. PD can encompass so many different symptoms and as such, many types of expertise can be helpful in combating those symptoms to ensure you achieve the maximum quality of life possible. Additionally, your team may change over time as […]
Potential new medications for Parkinsonโs cognitive decline With Parkinsonโs disease (PD), cognitive issues are quite common. Yet, there are currently few medications available to help alleviate this troubling symptom. In the recent past, there were a scarcity of clinical trials testing potential medications for cognitive difficulties and PD. Currently, there is now a long list […]
Cognitive Changes are Common in Parkinsonโs Cognitive difficulties are a common non-motor symptom in Parkinsonโs disease (PD) and can affect many facets of everyday life. Executive function, or the ability to plan and organize multi-step activities can specifically be affected in PD. Visuo-spatial skills, which allow a person to navigate in three dimensions, estimating distances […]
What factors can predict Parkinsonโs disease progression? People with Parkinsonโs disease (PD) reasonably want to know how their disease will progress over time. Unfortunately, it is very hard to predict how any individual personโs PD will evolve, and neurologists often refrain from answering these questions. The Hoehn and Yahr Scale: Uses and Setbacks To quantify […]
Dr. Gilbert Answers Questions About Parkinsonโs Disease and Gastrointestinal Issues On a recent episode of APDAโs Dr. Gilbert Hosts, I spoke with Dr. Ali Keshavarzian, a gastroenterologist with expertise on Parkinsonโs disease and the gut. We covered a lot of ground and during the broadcast and answered questions from the audience. Further Reading: Learn about […]
Dr. Gilbert Hosts episode features advice on how to live with Parkinsonโs On a recent episode of APDAโs Dr. Gilbert Hosts, I was joined by four exceptional people with Parkinsonโs disease who shared their personal experiences with PD and answered your questions live. Collectively, they have been living with Parkinsonโs for more than 60 years. […]
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