Progression of Parkinson’s Disease – Reimagined
The classic stages of Parkinson’s disease I find are not at all helpful and give the impression that we are […]
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No One Fights Alone: Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health in Parkinson’s
Sara Whittingham MD Based on a Facebook discussion initiated by Michael Quaglia Parkinson’s disease is often thought of primarily as
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Defend Our Defenders: Stop the Repeal of the TCE/PCE Ban
In January, a long-overdue Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule was set to take effect, banning two toxic chemicals—trichloroethylene (TCE) and
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Understanding Pisa Syndrome in Parkinson’s Disease
Sara Whittingham MD March 17, 2025 Pisa syndrome is a condition where a person’s body starts leaning significantly to one
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Exploring the New Continuous Carbidopa-Levodopa Pump for Parkinson’s
A new continuous Carbidopa-Levodopa (C/L) pump (Vyalev) has sparked interest in the Parkinson’s community, offering 24-hour medication delivery and the
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Cold Therapy and Parkinson’s: Exploring the Benefits and Challenges
A Summary of a discussion on The Parkinson’s Fight Club (click to see and comment on actual discussion). A recent
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Navigating Career Growth with Young-Onset Parkinson’s
Balancing Ambition, Stress, and Health For many people diagnosed with Young-Onset Parkinson’s Disease (YOPD), career planning becomes a complex and
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Empower U:Cleveland Clinic
I had the privilege of speaking at a conference for people with Parkinson’s Disease today. I spoke alongside PD Rockstars
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PD in the Paralympics
Rower Todd Vogt will soon be off to Paris to represent the United States and the Parkinson’s Community at the Paralympics. Todd
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3 NEOMED Students to run 75 miles to raise money and awareness for Parkinson’s Research
This weekend, 3 Northeast Ohio Medical University students will take on a 75 mile ultra-marathon with the goal of raising
