APDA’s Dr. Rebecca Gilbert discusses the links between paraquat and Parkinson’s and the important need to stop the production, distribution, and use of paraquat in the United States.
As a special guest on The Art of Medicine podcast, Dr. Rebecca Gilbert discusses the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and the importance of dopaminergic medications and regular exercise to improve quality of life. They discuss the intriguing and still unexplained observation that music can enhance movement in people with PD, along with APDA’s new “Do What You Love” public service announcement. Dr. Gilbert covers recent advances in PD treatment, including adaptive deep brain stimulation and subcutaneous infusion pumps, as well as ongoing efforts to develop biomarkers that can diagnose the disease at an earlier stage.
Carlos Velez, who is featured in APDA’s “Do What You Love” public service announcement, speaks about how his Parkinson’s diagnosis at the age of 46 was hard to accept, the benefits of talking to his family and others about PD, how community and laughter are a source of strength and support, and how his passion for beekeeping calms him and his tremor.
Dr. Rebecca Gilbert, and other experts, comment on how dietary patterns may influence Parkinson’s risk, age at onset and possibly severity of symptoms.
