General Health Tips

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Medicine Pipeline

Dr. Brandabur reviews promising medication research.
07/28/2010

Dystonia

Sustained involuntary cramping, pulling, or twisting of muscle.
05/21/2010

Why so many dopamine medicines?

Learn why different medicines may be used to treat your movemetn symptoms.
05/07/2010

Dopaminergic Side Effects

Learn about the most common dopaminergic medicine side effects
05/07/2010

Dopaminergic medicines

More than one type of dopaminergic medicine canbe used to control symptoms
05/07/2010

Anticholinergic Medicines

Anticholinergics used for tremor
05/07/2010

Common Medicines for Parkinson's

Overview of medicines that treat motor and nonmotor symptoms
05/07/2010

Restless Leg Syndrome

Learn tips from experts on how to treat this problem
05/06/2010

Dental Care Improves General Health

Learn dental health tips important for Parkinson's
05/06/2010

Dry Mouth

Dry Mouth is a problem for some people with Parkinson's
05/06/2010

Freezing of Gait

Freezing can cause your feet to feel 'stuck'
05/01/2010

All About Walking

Parkinson's can cause posture, walking and balance problems
05/01/2010

Motor Complications

On-Off fluctuations and dyskinesia
05/01/2010

Bradykinesia and Rigidity

Bradykinesia and Rigidity
05/01/2010

Tremor

Description of Parkinson's tremor
05/01/2010

Parkinson's Changes Over Time

Understand the movement changes so that you can do something about it!
05/01/2010

What are the Parkinson's Motor Symptoms

Review the primary motor symptoms of Parkinson's
05/01/2010

Dizziness

Low blood pressure can cause dizziness
03/19/2010

Hallucinations

Hallucinations can be caused by Parkinson's medicines.
03/12/2010

Celebrate Wellness

April 2010
02/07/2010

Mind Power

March 2010
02/07/2010

Safely Treat Your Cold

Confused about what cold medicines you can take. Learn more...
02/07/2010

Over the Counter Medicines

Be safe and avoid medicine interactions when purchasing over the counter medicines.
02/07/2010

Use it or Lose it!

January 2010. Learn more about activities that help brain function and Parkinson's as you select your new years resolution.
01/20/2010

Be Prepared for Your Medical Visit

Print this form and follow these simple steps to get the most out of your medical visits.
12/28/2009

Be Prepared for Your Hospital Stay

Print this form and follow these simple steps to optimize care during your hospital stay.
12/28/2009

Healthy Skin

Learn about your risk of melanoma and tips to keep you skin looking and feeling health.
12/22/2009

Healthy Bones

Strong healthy bones will reduce your risk of fractures.
11/29/2009

Flu Season 2010 is Here

What you need to know about the flu and H1N1 virus.
11/24/2009

Primary Care Worksheet

Questions to ask your PCP at your next visit.
11/17/2009

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