[Mar 09th 2010] By- Dr. Thomas Rajan March 7-13 marks National Sleep Awareness Week, and it is a great opportunity to take the time to highlight the importance of getting a good night's sleep. According to the National Sleep Foundation 74% of American adult... - read on...

[Feb 16th 2010] By- Dr. David Prescott What Are Obsessions and Compulsions? Symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder have been the target of more than a few jokes, such as in the movie “What About Bob?” While many of us roll our eyes at our own silly ritua... - read on...

[Feb 09th 2010] By- Joan Marie Pellegrini Aspirin has been around for over 100 years and was originally used as a pain-reliever. It works by reducing platelets’ ability to clump and cause clots. Platelets tend to want to clot when the arteries are damaged by... - read on...

[Jan 26th 2010] By- Dr. David Prescott Making Changes with a Long Term Impact: Take a moment and check in with how your New Year's resolution, if you made one, is coming along. If you are like many Americans, things have not gone exactly according to plan. ... - read on...

[Jan 19th 2010] By- Dr. Jonathan Wood Parasomnias are "repetitive unusual behaviors or strange experiences that occur in relation to sleep." These include common occurrences like nightmares, night terrors, sleepwalking, teeth grinding, and bedwetting, but als... - read on...

[Jan 12th 2010] By- Dr. Joan Marie Pellegrini Most of us know that if we need surgery, we need to choose a qualified surgeon. We then assume that the surgeon and their hospital will do everything they can to prevent any post-operative complications. Unfortun... - read on...

[Jan 05th 2010] By- Dr. Amy Movius Wintertime in Maine means playing in the snow, and after our very respectable storm this holiday, many Mainers and visitors did just that. Snowmobiling is a popular way to enjoy the snow in our state, though it is not an act... - read on...

[Dec 22nd 2009] By- Dr. Joan Marie Pellegrini This is one of the times of year when many of you will be planning a road trip. Unfortunately, this is also a time of year of treacherous driving. Before you begin your trip, please take a moment to assess a few ... - read on...

[Dec 08th 2009] By- Dr. David Rydell Gastroesophageal reflux disease or acid reflux occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter or valve is faulty. This allows the food and fluid in the stomach which is very acidic to flow backwards into the esophagus. This c... - read on...

[Dec 01st 2009] By- Dr. Amy Movius Noise induced hearing loss, or NIHL, is (unsurprisingly) hearing loss that occurs from being exposed to overly loud noise. It is often the insidious result of exposure to excess noise over time. Unfortunately, this type of ... - read on...

[Nov 17th 2009] By- Dr. Jonathan Wood This Thursday, Nov 19th, 2009, is the 34th Annual Great American Smokeout. Join the American Cancer Society - - use this day to encourage smokers to quit smoking or to outline a long-term plan for quitting. Remember,... - read on...

[Nov 10th 2009] By- Dr. Joan Marie Pellegrini First, I should declare a conflict of interest since I am an avid coffee drinker. None the less, I’ve had patients and friends tell me that they are going to try to cut down how much caffeine they consume. When I... - read on...

[Nov 03rd 2009] By- Dr. David Prescott Throughout the course of history, people have coped with a variety of illnesses and diseases that have been severe and widespread. Along with the physical impact of such illnesses, each widespread disease or epidemic has... - read on...

[Oct 27th 2009] By- Dr. Erik Steele If you think you have the flu, this year we want you to think a little differently before you go to see your doctor or the emergency department. We would like to have you think about … not coming? That's right - consider not... - read on...

[Oct 20th 2009] By- Dr. Joan Marie Pellegrini It is that time of year again when we need to talk about hunter safety. Admittedly, accidents from hunting are way down compared with a few decades ago. However, the recent events in the news serves to remind us ... - read on...

[Oct 13th 2009] By- Dr. Jonathan Wood This year, consider using Halloween as an opportunity to discuss a number of global health and safety issues with your children. Yes, several pointed issues certainly all apply to the day itself. But this is also an oppo... - read on...

[Oct 06th 2009] By- Dr. David Prescott Depression – Progress But Still Undertreated: Great improvements have been made over the past two decades in terms of identifying and treating clinical depression. As with most health problems, early detection and treat... - read on...

[Sep 29th 2009] By- Dr. Amy Movius Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) is a very rare, but serious, viral disease that has killed several horses in Maine this fall.  “Triple E”, as it is sometimes called, can be very dangerous and even deadly in humans as well... - read on...

[Sep 22nd 2009] By- Dr. Joan Pellegrini Although anyone at any age can get a concussion, this time of year is particularly important because of the start of the sports season in the schools. A concussion happens when there is a blow to the head that causes ei... - read on...

[Sep 15th 2009] By- Dr. Jonathan Wood Being admitted to the hospital is can be scary and traumatic… for the patient and for the patient’s family. Being critically ill, needing invasive procedures or having a hospitalized child all accentuate these feelings ... - read on...

[Sep 08th 2009] By- Dr. David Prescott Why Is Reducing the Stigma of Mental Illness Important? There are probably dozens of reasons that challenging the stigma of mental illness and addiction is important. But none seem more compelling than the fact that nea... - read on...

[Sep 01st 2009] By- Dr. Amy Movius School is back in session and for households with children, this necessitates a shift of routine that includes getting kids to and from school as well as school related activities. The logistics of more coming/going from mo... - read on...

[Aug 25th 2009] By- Joan Marie Pellegrini This is to quote Thomas Judge, Director of Lifeflight of Maine. For years, we have known that Mainers are hesitant to call the ambulance when they are having chest pain. There are many reasons for this. Most people ... - read on...

[Aug 18th 2009] By- Dr. Jonathan Wood French fries Mozzarella sticks Hot dogs Spaghetti with red sauce PB & J Mac and cheese Chicken fingers Grilled Cheese Sound familiar? Pick any five of the above and you have the classic all-American Kids' Menu! ... - read on...

[Aug 11th 2009] By- Dr. Erik Steele About one-third of the adult U.S. population -- more than 50 million people -- take aspirin to prevent heart disease. But doctors are quick to point out that the century-old drug is a double-edged sword. Although aspirin can ... - read on...