Category: Article Table of Contents

Article Table of Contents

Winter 2022

The “Parkinson’s glove”

Fall 2022

Parkinson’s Disease

Fall 2021

Boosters and Breakthroughs

Summer 2021

The COVID-19 vaccine and you

Wear a mask in public

What to expect in later PD

Spring 2021

Please get the COVID-19 vaccine

Dr. Unia Joins Mid Coast Medical Group Neurology

Winter 2020-2021

Why herd immunity without a vaccine is a bad idea

Fall 2020

Are you planning to get a COVID-19 vaccine?
COVID-19 on the rise, what to do?

Summer 2020

Active cases update
More on active cases
Some good news about a promising COVID-19 vaccine
COVID-19 update in and out of Maine
Active cases
COVID-19 update June 27, and some confusion…
COVID-19 update by the numbers, June 21, 2020
More on asymptomatic carriers and bad modeling by the POTUS

Spring 2020

Should you wear a mask or face cover in public?
COVID-19 and the week ending June 6, 2020
COVID-19 update June 1, 2020
Risk and the asymptomatic carrier of COVID-19
COVID-19 update May 20, 2020
Something we should all read
PD and the risk of COVID-19
COVID-19 update, flattening the curve on April 27, 2020
Are you ready to meet virtually?
COVID-19 update: flattening the curve by the numbers
What about a COVID-19 vaccine?
Convalescent serum for COVID-19
When will the curve reach a peak in Maine?
Making cloth face coverings, instructions from the CDC
CDC recommends wearing a cloth face cover in public
COVID-19: update on the numbers and the rapid test
COVID-19, the numbers, an update, and a new mandate
What to do if you think you have COVID-19, and your code status
COVID-19 questions
COVID-19 update in Maine
COVID-19 response in Maine
COVID-19 update, and a few requests
What to do in the time of COVID-19
Keep exercising
Is COVID-19 putting the PD Awareness Day on hold?

Winter 2019/2020

Orthostatic hypotension

Fall 2019

Death with Dignity

Gastroparesis in PD

Summer 2019

R.E.M. Behavior Disorder

Spring 2019

What is atypical parkinsonism?
What is parkinsonism?
Getting the most out of seeing your neurologist

Winter 2018/2019

The secret life of dopamine
New Parkinson disease diagnosis class at Mid Coast
Inhaled levodopa (Inbrija) approved by the FDA.
Long Term Care or MaineCare Long Term Care

Fall 2018

Donald Harris
Update on marijuana in Parkinson disease
Jennifer Bryce to offer speech and language care at Aroostook Medical Center
Pipeline drugs, part 4: apomorphine
FDA approval of inhaled levodopa delayed

Summer 2018

Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Changing The Way We Think About Things
Focused ultrasound part II, what is the data now?
MAINE PARKINSON’S SOCIETY (MEPS) “PASSING THE TORCH”
The cost of treating Parkinson disease
Pipeline drugs, part 2: gastric emptying agents
Pipeline drugs, part 3: young blood

Spring 2018

New deep brain stimulation guideline by Dr. Rughani
Pipeline drugs, part 1: levodopa
Coastal Rehab of Cape Elizabeth to offer Rock Steady Boxing
The drug development process as outlined by the FDA
Thoughts on the dopamine pump, an interview with Conner Moore, M.D. (retired)

Winter 2017/2018

Impulse control disorder in Parkinson disease
PD Programs in Boothbay Harbor and Damariscotta
B12

Fall 2017

Palliative Care Essential to Management of Chronic Neurological Disease
How close are we to focused ultrasound for PD in Maine?
Vitamin D
Life. Death. Everything in between.
Working out in Belfast

Summer 2017

Driving and Parkinson Disease
Levodopa at 50
Lyme and parkinsonism: is there a connection?

Spring 2017

What is the Gut-Brain Axis?
Boxing is a Big Hit
200th Anniversary of An Essay on the Shaking Palsy
Portland Area Atypical Parkinson’s Support Group
Camp Lejeune
Stride. Walk. Jog. Run.

Winter 2016/2017

Protein Redistribution Diet
PD and diet
In Sickness and In Health
What about medical marijuana and PD?
High school senior helps the Maine Parkinson Society

Fall 2016

Dietary Supplements
Exercise and Parkinson’s disease
The Neuropsychological Evaluation for Deep Brain Stimulation
B6, friend or foe?
Immediate release carbidopa/levodopa 25/100 can cause allergic skin reactions 
A brief history of the PD non profit groups in Maine

Summer 2016

Constipation in PD
What is deep brain stimulation?
What is the risk of melanoma in PD?
Balance in Parkinson disease
The New England Parkinson’s Ride
Psychosis in Parkinson disease
The role of the speech pathologist in the treatment of speech, voice, and swallowing disorders associated with PD
An Interview with the Neurosurgeon – Anand Rughani, M.D.

Spring 2016

NEW DRUG: Pimavanserin Approved by the FDA
What is LSVT?
Awareness Day 2016
Should you adjust your own Parkinson’s meds?
What’s so bad about alpha-synuclein?