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A Closer Look with Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

A Closer Look aims to address both timely and timeless topics related to Parkinson’s disease (PD). In addition, we focus on practical, take-home tips that can be gleaned from the information discussed. We also want to address topics that are of interest to you, our readers, people impacted by PD who are striving to live each day to the fullest. We encourage you to suggest blog topics.

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Is Pain a Symptom of Parkinson’s Disease?

Posted on August 27, 2019May 21, 2024 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Pain is a common but overlooked problem in Parkinson’s disease. Pain is an often overlooked non-motor symptom of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Studies show that between 40-80% of people with PD report pain, which is likely why it is often suggested as a topic for this blog. (Please feel free to suggest a topic for future […]

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A Closer Look ArticlePosted in Symptoms

Apathy and Parkinson’s Disease

Posted on August 20, 2019April 22, 2024 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Apathy and Parkinson’s Disease

Read Dr. Gilbert’s discussion of the relationship between apathy and Parkinson’s, a common non-motor symptom in PWP.

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A Closer Look ArticlePosted in SymptomsTagged Mental Health

Let’s talk about talking with Parkinson’s disease

Posted on August 13, 2019April 24, 2024 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Let’s talk about talking with Parkinson’s disease

Dr. Gilbert interviews Lisa Sommers, expert Parkinson’s disease Speech Language Pathologist

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A Closer Look ArticlePosted in Profiles in Parkinson's, Speech & PD

Common Questions from Parkinson’s Caregivers

Posted on August 6, 2019August 6, 2019 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Common Questions from Parkinson’s Caregivers

Dr. Gilbert gives in-depth answers to common questions we’ve received from care partners of people with Parkinson’s disease.

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A Closer Look ArticlePosted in Care Partners

Sweating and other skin problems in people with Parkinson’s disease

Posted on July 23, 2019November 19, 2019 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Sweating and other skin problems in people with Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson’s disease can cause a range of skin issues, including sweating and irritated, scaly skin. Dr. Gilbert discusses these issues and how to manage them.

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

Educating yourself about Parkinson’s Disease

Posted on July 9, 2019April 21, 2024 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Educating yourself about Parkinson’s disease

Education is a life-long process. In no discipline is this more evident than in modern medicine which develops and evolves on a daily basis.

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A Closer Look ArticlePosted in Living with Parkinson's

Fighting Parkinson’s Disease Around the World – Highlights from the World Parkinson Congress

Posted on June 25, 2019July 12, 2023 by Guest Author

Fighting Parkinson’s Disease Around the World – Highlights from the World Parkinson Congress

APDA was in Kyoto for the 5th WPC — an international forum for dialogue on the latest scientific discoveries, medical practices, and caregiver initiatives.

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A Closer Look ArticlePosted in Research

The relationship between stress, anxiety and Parkinson’s disease

Posted on June 17, 2019April 22, 2024 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

The relationship between stress, anxiety and Parkinson’s disease

Anxiety can be caused by PD, while stress and anxiety can make PD worse. Read about different methods to help break the cycle.

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A Closer Look ArticlePosted in Living with Parkinson'sTagged Mental Health

Menopause & PD: An Interview with APDA Researcher Dr. Roberta Marongiu

Posted on June 10, 2019May 31, 2023 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Menopause & PD: An Interview with APDA Researcher Dr. Roberta Marongiu

Pre-menopausal women have a reduced risk of developing PD as compared to men and post-menopausal women, suggesting estrogen plays an important role in prevention.

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

APDA’s Diversity in Parkinson’s Disease Research Conference 2019

Posted on June 3, 2019July 12, 2023 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

APDA’s Diversity in Parkinson’s Disease Research Conference 2019

APDA held the first Diversity in Parkinson’s Disease Research Conference. on 5/17/19 to address urgent needs surrounding PD in diverse, under-served communities.

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A Closer Look ArticlePosted in Research

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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 $313 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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