Phil Franchina, Author at American Parkinson Disease Association

Congress Introduces the National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act

Posted on August 1, 2022January 7, 2023 by Phil Franchina

On Thursday, July 28, the U.S. House of Representatives introduced a bill entitled the NationalPlan to End Parkinson’s Act...see more and on Thursday September 15, a companion bill was introduced in the Senate. This was an exciting moment for the Parkinson’s disease (PD) community, as this Act acknowledged the need for our government to increase its […]

American Parkinson Disease Association Expands Support to More Communities with Resources in Simplified Chinese

Posted on July 6, 2022August 1, 2022 by Phil Franchina

Two New Resources Will Enable APDA to Reach & Support More People With Parkinson’s NEW YORK, NY, July 6,...see more 2022 – The mission of the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is to provide the support, education, and research to help everyone impacted by Parkinson’s disease (PD) live life to the fullest. However, it is challenging […]

“ASK THE DOCTOR” with Dr. Rebecca Gilbert

Posted on June 13, 2022June 17, 2022 by Phil Franchina

Q. My husband has PD and he is on carbidopa/levodopa 10/100 taken...see more three times a day. The medication makes him very nauseous. Is there anything that we can do? A. Carbidopa is contained in the pill with levodopa primarily to control the nausea side effect of levodopa. There […]

WEARABLE DEVICES SUPPRESS PD TREMORS

Posted on June 13, 2022April 19, 2024 by Phil Franchina

Over the past few years, several different devices have been designed to help suppress...see more tremors of all kinds. From wearable sleeves to weighted gloves, these devices are designed to help counteract the movement of a tremor. Although only one of these devices — the Cala One — is currently FDA-approved; […]

THE BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH A PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Posted on June 13, 2022June 17, 2022 by Phil Franchina

Exercise and movement are so important for people with PD —...see more but for those who have never exercised before, or have limited mobility or balance issues, they might not know how to get started. No matter your situation, a great way to begin is to make an […]

MAKE IT A SUMMER TO REMEMBER

Posted on June 13, 2022April 19, 2024 by Phil Franchina

Two years ago, our world was turned upside down by COVID-19. This summer,...see more we’re settling into a new normal, but it still can be difficult to navigate social situations — and while some are embracing fewer restrictions, some are still hesitant or confused about how to proceed. Should you […]

I WAS JUST DIAGNOSED WITH PARKINSON’S DISEASE … NOW WHAT?

Posted on June 13, 2022April 19, 2024 by Phil Franchina

Confusion. Anger. Fear. If you or someone you love...see more has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD), you may be overwhelmed by emotions. The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is here to help. With a nationwide network dedicated to fighting PD, APDA can help connect you […]

APDA-Funded Research Discovers New Role of Alpha Synuclein

Posted on June 9, 2022July 13, 2023 by Phil Franchina

In an exciting new study, researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA, led by APDA Cotzias Fellowship*...see more awardee Dr. Vikram Khurana, demonstrated a new role for the protein involved in Parkinson’s disease (PD) pathology, alpha-synuclein. In addition to alpha-synuclein interacting with vesicles, or small transport structures within the cell, this new study shows […]

AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION KICKS-OFF PARKINSON’S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH & CELEBRATES THE UNSHAKEABLE SPIRIT OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH PD

Posted on March 28, 2022 by Phil Franchina

AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION KICKS-OFFPARKINSON’S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH & CELEBRATES THEUNSHAKEABLE SPIRIT OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH PD From Coast...see more to Coast, APDA is Connecting, Supporting & Engaging the Parkinson’s Community. Awareness is Needed Now More than Ever. NEW YORK, NY, March 28, 2022 — April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month and the American Parkinson […]

“ASK THE DOCTOR” with Dr. Rebecca Gilbert

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Phil Franchina

Q. What recommendations do you have for someone acting out vivid dreams...see more (rolling out of bed, punching, kicking) during the night? A. This sounds like REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD), in which a person acts out their dreams. This is a common non-motor symptom of Parkinson’s disease (PD) […]

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Congress Introduces the National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act

American Parkinson Disease Association Expands Support to More Communities with Resources in Simplified Chinese

“ASK THE DOCTOR” with Dr. Rebecca Gilbert

WEARABLE DEVICES SUPPRESS PD TREMORS

THE BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH A PHYSICAL THERAPIST

MAKE IT A SUMMER TO REMEMBER

I WAS JUST DIAGNOSED WITH PARKINSON’S DISEASE … NOW WHAT?

APDA-Funded Research Discovers New Role of Alpha Synuclein

AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION KICKS-OFF PARKINSON’S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH & CELEBRATES THE UNSHAKEABLE SPIRIT OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH PD

“ASK THE DOCTOR” with Dr. Rebecca Gilbert

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