The main function of the respiratory system is to deliver oxygen to the cells of the body and remove carbon dioxide, a by-product of cellular metabolism. The lungs are responsible for pulmonary ventilation, and like bellows on an accordion, expand and relax in...
I had a recent patient with a medical diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease, who is self-insured with a commercial payer. The payer, like many of them, does not always like to pay for needed services, and in fact looks for ways to NOT pay, despite the high monthly premium...
Several years ago, when hosting monthly podcasts, I interviewed Carol Walton, CEO of the Parkinson Alliance, and Dr. Jeffrey Wertheimer, a neuropsychologist, who helps to design and interpret the Parkinson Alliance surveys which are distributed bi-annually to persons...
When I suggest the Speak Up for Parkinson’s app to my patients for use at home, they always tell me: “I love that app!” Who can blame them? I love it too, and here’s why: Speak Up For Parkinson’s app embodies many of the things that...
October is Breast cancer awareness month now easily recognized by the pink ribbon symbol and February American Heart month with “Go Red” symbol designed to increase women’s heart health awareness. But, for the 3 million women living with Parkinson’s disease (PD)...
