Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D., Author at American Parkinson Disease Association

Art as Therapy in Parkinson’s disease

Posted on January 29, 2019November 19, 2019 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Art and other complementary therapies for Parkinson’s disease Does art therapy have a role in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease?

Genetic Mutations that Contribute to Parkinson’s Disease Risk: An Interview with APDA Researcher Dr. Giulietta Riboldi

Posted on January 22, 2019June 5, 2019 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Genetic Mutations that Contribute to Parkinson's Disease Risk: An Interview with APDA Researcher Dr. Giulietta Riboldi Dr. Gilbert interviews...see more one of APDA’s 2018-2019 researchers

The Search for a Parkinson’s disease Biomarker

Posted on January 15, 2019May 29, 2019 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

The Search for a Parkinson’s Disease Biomarker Dr. Gilbert discusses the importance and necessary features of a PD biomarker

Understanding Atypical Parkinsonism

Posted on December 18, 2018November 19, 2019 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Dr. Gilbert explains the clinical distinctions between Parkinson’s disease and other parkinsonian disorders

Something on your Mind? Mental Health & Parkinson’s disease

Posted on December 11, 2018April 22, 2024 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Something on your mind? Mental health & Parkinson’s disease Dr. Gilbert interviews people with PD who share their insights...see more about their mental health concerns.

Clinical Trial Obstacles & How They’re Being Addressed

Posted on December 4, 2018April 24, 2024 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Clinical Trial Obstacles & How They’re Being Addressed Dr. Gilbert describes the frustrations involved in clinical trial recruitment and how...see more an APDA Registry in the Pacific Northwest is trying to do it better.

What is dystonia and how does it relate to Parkinson’s disease?

Posted on November 13, 2018September 17, 2020 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Dystonia is a movement disorder in which involuntary and...see more repetitive muscle movements cause a part of the body to twist or assume a particular posture.

Botulinum toxin (botox) injections – can they help your symptoms of Parkinson’s disease?

Posted on October 29, 2018August 19, 2019 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Dr. Gilbert describes the uses of botulinum...see more toxin to treat the symptoms of PD.

What is wearable technology and how can it help people with Parkinson’s disease?

Posted on October 23, 2018August 19, 2019 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Dr. Gilbert describes the types of wearable...see more technologies that can help people with Parkinson’s disease

APDA attends the International Congress of Parkinson’s disease and Movement disorders

Posted on October 16, 2018July 12, 2023 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Dr. Gilbert describes the International Congress of Parkinson’s disease...see more and Movement disorders

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