Phil Franchina, Author at American Parkinson Disease Association

The relationship between the appendix and Parkinson’s disease

Posted on November 5, 2018April 3, 2019 by Phil Franchina

Important New Study Underway: Get Involved

Posted on October 23, 2018October 23, 2018 by Phil Franchina

About the “Economic Burden” Study The study seeks to capture more of the financial costs associated with Parkinson’s.

An Innovative Idea To Save on Taxes While Supporting APDA – Charitable IRA Rollover

Posted on October 9, 2018April 6, 2021 by Phil Franchina

If you are 70½ or...see more older, consider making a gift to the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) with retirement assets while reducing you tax liability. A Charitable IRA rollover is a way to make gifts to APDA and enjoy the tax […]

INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF PARKINSON’S DISEASE AND MOVEMENT DISORDERS® – Parkinson’s Disease Updates

Posted on October 9, 2018April 2, 2019 by Phil Franchina

INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF PARKINSON'S DISEASE AND MOVEMENT DISORDERS® - Parkinson's Disease Updates The International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement...see more Disorders is taking place this week (Oct 5-9) in Hong Kong. This is an annual meeting of Movement Disorders scientists and physicians from around the world.

What’s Happening at APDA

Posted on September 28, 2018October 23, 2018 by Phil Franchina

What's Happening at APDA

ASK THE DOCTOR

Posted on September 28, 2018October 23, 2018 by Phil Franchina

Ask The Doctor

APDA Announces Two New Centers for Advanced Research

Posted on September 28, 2018October 9, 2018 by Phil Franchina

APDA’s Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) recently approved grants for two new APDA...see more Centers for Advanced Research: the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL, and The Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA. These Centers support large PD research programs and facilitate research which is at the forefront of investigation into the cause, treatment and ultimately cure for PD.

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The relationship between the appendix and Parkinson’s disease

Important New Study Underway: Get Involved

An Innovative Idea To Save on Taxes While Supporting APDA – Charitable IRA Rollover

INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF PARKINSON’S DISEASE AND MOVEMENT DISORDERS® – Parkinson’s Disease Updates

What’s Happening at APDA

ASK THE DOCTOR

APDA Announces Two New Centers for Advanced Research

APDA Launches New Blog

APDA Launches New Blog

APDA Develops “Gold Standard” PD Training for Fitness Professionals

Podcast: Q & A with Sharon's Son, George - Episode 61: Conversation with Rosa Peña

A hopeful step for Parkinson’s patients

Spotlight on education, research for Parkinson’s Awareness Month

What Is Parkinson’s Disease?

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

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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