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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.

Dr. Rebecca Gilbert, APDA, Chief Mission Officer
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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.

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

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

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A Closer Look ArticlePosted in Research

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.

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

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

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A Closer Look ArticlePosted in Living with Parkinson's

APDA’s National Rehabilitation Resource Center: In conversation with Dr. Terry Ellis

Posted on October 9, 2018November 19, 2019 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

APDA’s National Rehabilitation Resource Center: In conversation with Dr. Terry Ellis

Dr. Gilbert converses with the Director of the National Rehabilitation Resource Center

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

Early signs of Parkinson’s disease

Posted on September 25, 2018December 19, 2023 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

In the beginning….The first symptoms of Parkinson’s disease

Dr. Gilbert discusses the common first symptoms of Parkinson’s disease

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A Closer Look ArticlePosted in Symptoms

APDA Helped Unlock the Mysteries of Genes that Cause Parkinson’s Disease

Posted on September 18, 2018August 19, 2019 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

APDA Helped Unlock the Mysteries of Genes that Cause Parkinson’s Disease

A fascinating look at the history of APDA’s role in genetics of PD research. Learn how researchers pioneered a new understanding of genetics’ role in PD.

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A Closer Look ArticlePosted in Genetics & PD, Research

What do virtual reality and menopause have in common? APDA’s new grants are announced

Posted on September 11, 2018July 12, 2023 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

What do virtual reality and menopause have in common? APDA’s new grants are announced

Dr. Gilbert explains APDA’s recently-funded research grants…

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A Closer Look ArticlePosted in Research

The Relationship Between Pesticides and Parkinson’s

Posted on August 28, 2018April 29, 2019 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Pesticides and Parkinson’s

Dr. Gilbert discusses the association of pesticides and other environmental exposures and the risk of Parkinson’s disease.

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A Closer Look ArticlePosted in Risk Factors for Parkinson's

To disclose or not to disclose: that is the question

Posted on August 21, 2018August 19, 2019 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

To disclose or not to disclose: that is the question

Disclosure of a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis to friends and family can be daunting. Dr. Gilbert discusses the pros and cons to consider.

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A Closer Look ArticlePosted in Living with Parkinson's

Can’t get to the Parkinson’s clinic? It may soon be coming to you

Posted on August 7, 2018June 24, 2022 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Can’t get to the Parkinson’s clinic? It may soon be coming to you

Technology can expand the reach of physicians to evaluate and treat people with Parkinson’s disease.

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A Closer Look ArticlePosted in Treatments

Holy Smoke! The connection between cigarettes and Parkinson’s disease

Posted on July 31, 2018November 19, 2019 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Holy Smoke! The connection between cigarettes and Parkinson’s disease

Dr. Gilbert explains the relationship between cigarette smoking and Parkinson’s disease.

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A Closer Look ArticlePosted in Research, Risk Factors for Parkinson's

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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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