Parkinsons Disease Overview and Treatments
Parkinsons disease is a progressive neurodegenerative condition named after James Parkinson described in 1817. It affects about a million Americans with roughly 50 000 new cases annually, causing tremor stiffness bradykinesia and postural disturbance. Treatments focus on dopamine replacement using L dopa MAO B inhibitors and dopamine agonists with side effects. Regular exercise and nutrition aid management, and contact numbers are provided for several foundations and a physician writer.
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Arkinson
Prevent A Stroke Screenings for Cedar Rapids Wednesday
Prevent A Stroke offers risk screenings in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday with tests for stroke, abdominal aortic aneurysm, and peripheral vascular disease. Appointments by phone cost 35 to 95 dollars for all three tests. results mailed within 14 days.
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C.R
Pte
United States
Iowa
Deb Kimble
Cedar Rapids
London
Tipton
Partici
Crowne Room
Crowne Plaza Hotel
First Ave
Warning signs of a stroke new onset
Sudden weakness or numbness of the face arm or leg on one side. Sudden confusion trouble speaking or understanding. Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes. Sudden trouble walking dizziness loss of balance or coordination. Sudden severe headache with no known cause.
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Potter
Risk factors listed for heart disease and stroke
Summary of risk factors includes age over 45 weight twenty pounds over ideal weight smoking history of heart disease diabetes and family history of stroke plus exercising less than 20 minutes three days a week.
Bottled Water Costs and Headache Doctors Highlight Dehydration Risks
Consumer Reports finds bottled water can cost up to 72 dollars a month with variable taste and safety. PET bottles rate best for flavor, while HDPE and polycarbonate may add plastic notes or BPA residues. A Rockefeller University survey shows Americans drink about six glasses daily, less than eight recommended, with signs of dehydration and fatigue.
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Consumer Reports
Environmental Protection Agency
Volvic
Cannon
Arrowhead Mountain Spring Wa
Rockefeller University
Yankelovich Partners
Potter
AIDS patients gain equal access to infertility treatments
Two New York doctors argue in the New England Journal of Medicine that women with AIDS should have the same right to infertility treatments as others. They cite new drug combinations that keep the virus in check and reduce mother to child transmission, supporting equal fertility opportunities.
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New York
New England Journal of Medicine
Health notes and support groups in Cedar Rapids area
A health events list includes a transplant information session at Longbranch, HIV AIDS support via RAP and Red Cross, Hepatitis C support, menopause health seminar at Mercy Iowa City, migraine guidance at Mercy Iowa City, arthritis tips at Cottage Grove Place, and American Red Cross classes in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City with pre registration required. Call numbers: 393-3500 and 337-2119.
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RAP
American Red Cross Grant
Mercy Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Nearest Hospital Preferred For Heart Attack Care
A study of over 300000 heart attack patients from 1993 to 1996 finds no mortality difference between those treated at community hospitals and those treated initially at cardiac care centers. Earlier transfers did not improve long term survival for ten percent of patients.
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National Parkinson Foundation
United Parkinson Foundation
American Academy of Neurology
Bob Sample
Pharmacy Today
Johnson Ave
AOL
Cedar Rapids Pharmacist
University of Iowa Family Clinic
American Stroke Association
StrokeAssociation.org
Washington Post
Feller University
International Bottled Water Association
Ter
Kmart
Albertson
Evian
Priscilla Potter
Medical
Welch
Province Park
Park
Philadelphia Inquirer
Town Rd
St. Luke's
Mercy Iowa City
University of Iowa Pharmacy
Osco Pharmacy
Ken Kunke
Steven Martens
Alyssa Rubis
Abby Hearing Aid Center
Center Pt. Rd
Journal of the American College of Cardiolo
Medicap
Cabcium
Medicap Pharmacy
Cedar Rapi Hearing Center
2Nd Avenue SE
Nancy Sickelka MA
CCCA
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