“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 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 […]
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 […]
Smart Patients Blog Series 1 of 5: Dr. Gilbert Discusses Early Symptoms of Parkinson’s Some early symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD) can begin many years before the classic motor symptoms (slowness, stiffness, tremor) ever appear. Symptoms such as sleep disturbances, loss of smell, constipation, and mood changes can emerge years before a formal PD diagnosis. […]
A major milestone has been reached as Japan has approved the world’s first stem-cell-based therapy for Parkinson’s disease (PD). The innovation was developed by Sumitomo Pharma in collaboration with Dr. Jun Takahashi at Kyoto University. This treatment represents a new approach that could potentially restore lost brain cells of PD. How it Works Dr. Takahashi […]
On a recent episode of APDA’s Dr. Gilbert Hosts, Dr. Gilbert spoke with Dr. Malu Gamez Tansey, the James A. Caplin, MD Chair in Alzheimer’s Disease at Indiana University School of Medicine and Director of Neuroimmunology Research Group, with expertise in the relationship between gut inflammation and Parkinson’s disease (PD). We covered a lot of ground […]
Dr. Gilbert chats with Dr. Okeanis Vaou about how climate may affect PD Living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) often means learning to adapt to changes in movement, thinking, and overall health. What many people don’t realize is that the environment, particularly temperature, humidity, and altitude—can also have a significant effect on symptoms. Recently, APDA’s Chief […]
What is Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease? When Parkinson’s disease (PD) is diagnosed between the ages of 21 and 50, it is called young onset, or early onset Parkinson’s disease (YOPD). Though symptoms overlap with typical PD, younger people face unique challenges, and even some surprising advantages, in managing the disease. Who Gets Young Onset […]
Exploring the New Forms of Carbidopa/Levodopa with Dr. Vaou On a recent episode of APDA’s Dr. Gilbert Hosts, I spoke with Dr. Okeanis Vaou, a movement disorders specialist, about the various new formulations of carbidopa/levodopa that are available, including Crexont® and Vyalev®, among others. Carbidopa/levodopa is the mainstay of treatment for Parkinson’s disease (PD) and is […]
APDA helps the Parkinson’s community live life to the fullest in April and year-round. With a diagnosis every six minutes, public awareness and support are crucial. NEW YORK, NY, MARCH 11, 2025 – April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, and the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) will commemorate the month with a “Did You Know?” […]
