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Dr. Gilbert Hosts: Advanced PD & COVID-19
Dr. Gilbert Hosts Q&A Sessions
Q&A Sessions with Expert Guests Dr. Rebecca Gilbert will host informative Q&A sessions with various experts via Zoom. Each session will feature a discussion with the experts, with attendees encouraged to submit question along the way. Click here to see more information on and register for upcoming programs and to see previously recorded sessions. **Please […]
“ASK THE DOCTOR” WITH REBECCA GILBERT
“ASK THE DOCTOR” WITH REBECCA GILBERT, MD, PhD Q: How does a neurologist diagnose normal pressure hydrocephalus as opposed to Parkinson’s disease? My doctor is not sure which one I have. A: Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is a condition that happens when cerebrospinal fluid builds up inside your skull and presses on your brain, and […]
“Ask the Doctor” with Rebecca Gilbert
“Ask the Doctor” with Rebecca Gilbert Q: My husband has PD and has excessive sweating, to the point that he doesn’t want to go out anymore. He needs to change clothes multiple times during the day and night. What can be done? A: Excessive sweating can be a very difficult symptom of PD. Here are […]
Dr Gilbert Hosts: Climate, Weather, & Parkinson’s Disease
DR. GILBERT HOSTS: CLIMATE, WEATHER, & PARKINSON’S DISEASE In this session of Dr. Gilbert Hosts, special guest Dr. Eleni Okeanis Vaou (back by popular demand!) discussed how factors such as climate, weather, altitude, and geography can all significantly influence Parkinson’s disease symptoms, and answered audience questions live. Watch the broadcast now on APDA’s YouTube Channel […]
Dr Gilbert Hosts: Palliative Care for Parkinson’s Disease
In this session of Dr. Gilbert Hosts, special guest Dr. Jori Fleisher shared her expertise on the ins and outs of palliative care and answered audience questions live. Palliative care is a medical approach for those with complex illnesses, in which the focus is on maximizing quality of life. Contrary to popular belief, palliative care […]
Research You Can Understand. Progress You Can Celebrate
Research You Can Understand. Progress You Can Celebrate Parkinson’s disease research is advancing at an exciting pace, but let’s be honest: it can also feel overwhelming. Scientific terms and complex studies can make it seem like researchers are speaking an entirely different language. The good news? You don’t need a PhD to appreciate why these […]
Parkinson’s Symptoms Beyond Movement
Smart Patients Blog Series 3 of 5: Dr. Gilbert Discusses Non-Motor Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease This article is Part 3 in our Smart Patients Blog Series Although Parkinson’s disease (PD) is often viewed as a movement disorder, many patients find that non-motor symptoms have an equally significant impact on daily life. Cognitive changes, fatigue, sleep […]
The Different Medications of Parkinson’s Explained
Smart Patients Blog Series 2 of 5: Dr. Gilbert Discusses Parkinson’s Disease Medications This article is part 2 in our Smart Patients Blog Series Parkinson’s disease (PD) medications continue to expand, which is giving patients more options than ever before. However, choosing between different formulations, delivery systems, and add-on therapies can be confusing. This post […]