Dr. Mark Chariker
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222 South 1st Street, Suite 100
Louisville, KY 40202
Main Phone: 502-568-4800
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Parkinson’s disease medications increase or retain dopamine to address symptoms
Parkinson’s disease medications are designed to increase dopamine levels in the brain or slow the breakdown of the brain’s dopamine, lessening the tremors and other symptoms. Dopamine is a chemical involved in movement, and its […]
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Dementia risk increases dramatically after age 60 — here’s what to watch for
Symptoms of dementia in older adults aren’t reflected in the occasional mental slip, but a more substantial decline — the kind of drop in mental ability that interferes with daily activities and affects independence. Misplacing […]
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Migraine medications for prevention and to reduce pain of attacks
Migraine medications fall into two broad categories: medications designed to reduce the pain and other symptoms, and those designed to prevent headaches from happening in the first place. Migraine medications that reduce symptoms of a […]
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Retired doctor gets back to her life: Spinal fusion recovery story
Minimally invasive spine surgery with less downtime than traditional surgery may sound impossible, but as Anne Douglas will tell you, it was a lifesaver for her. Anne, a retired internal medicine physician, experienced back pain […]
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and insulin resistance are related. Changes in your diet can help
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is more common than you may realize, affecting 6% to 12% of adult women. But were you aware that diet plays a role in insulin resistance, one of the main causes […]
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