Dr. Alison Macleod Oneill MD

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• Health Care Reform in Washington Affects Parkinson's Disease Patients

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• Being Bilingual is Advantageous for Alzheimer's Patients

  One of the reasons why Alzheimer’s disease is an unwanted menace is the debilitating effects of it has that are widely manifested through symptoms that affect the mental and cognitive abilities of the victims. Imagine having a loved one who can no longer recall their first name, children or even...

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  What is dysphagia?Dysphagia is a disorder in which a person is unable to swallow food or is having difficulty in moving food down to the stomach. The throat or esophageal muscles are unable to work properly, and that leads to this disease. It is usually seen in children, old aged persons, and people...

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• Daughter Opens Up About the Challenges with her Mother's Early Onset Alzheimer's

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