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Improving Deep Brain Stimulation: An Interview with APDA Researcher Dr. Aasef Shaikh

Posted on February 26, 2019June 5, 2019 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Dr. Gilbert interviews one of APDA’s 2018-2019 researchers...see more

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A Closer Look ArticlePosted in Profiles in Parkinson's, Research

Parkinson’s Disease & Risk of Cancer

Posted on February 12, 2019November 19, 2019 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Parkinson’s Disease & Risk of Cancer Dr. Gilbert discusses the confusing relationship between Parkinson’s disease and cancer risk.

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A Closer Look ArticlePosted in Risk Factors for Parkinson's

Music Therapy for Parkinson’s disease

Posted on February 5, 2019May 7, 2021 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Does music and dance therapy have a role in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease?

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A Closer Look ArticlePosted in Treatments

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?

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A Closer Look ArticlePosted in Treatments

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

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A Closer Look ArticlePosted in Profiles in Parkinson's, Research

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

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A Closer Look ArticlePosted in Research

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

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A Closer Look ArticlePosted in Symptoms

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.

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A Closer Look ArticlePosted in Living with Parkinson's, Symptoms

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.

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A Closer Look ArticlePosted in Research

The complicated world of genetic testing for Parkinson’s disease

Posted on November 27, 2018September 17, 2020 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Dr. Gilbert describes the complicated world of genetic testing for Parkinson’s...see more disease

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A Closer Look ArticlePosted in Genetics & PD, Research

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APDA In The News

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Press and Media

  • Making Hope Possible: American Parkinson Disease Association Supports Researchers With $2.6 Million in New Funding 

  • AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION CELEBRATES THE NATIONAL PLAN TO END PARKINSON'S ACT BECOMING LAW

  • AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES NEW RESOURCES AVAILABLE IN MANDARIN & SIMPLIFIED CHINESE

  • AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION TO CELEBRATE THE POWER OF A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY DURING PARKINSON’S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH

Recent News

  • Vyalev: A Newly-Approved Medication for Parkinson’s Disease Motor Fluctuations

  • Adaptive DBS – a new approach to improve PD symptoms

  • Recently published research on induced pluripotent stem cells by APDA-funded researchers

  • Crexont®: A Newly Approved Parkinson's Medication

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The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is a nationwide grassroots network dedicated to fighting Parkinson’s disease (PD) and works tirelessly to help the approximately one million with PD in the United States live life to the fullest in the face of this chronic, neurological disorder. Founded in 1961, APDA has raised and invested more than $282 million to provide outstanding patient services and educational programs, elevate public awareness about the disease, and support research designed to unlock the mysteries of PD and ultimately put an end to this disease.

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