Dr. David M. Pilgrim MD
Neurologist | Neurology
40 Holland St Somerville MA, 02144About
Dr. David Pilgrim is a distinguished Neurologist in Somerville, MA. Dr. Pilgrim specializes in diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system. With expertise in handling complex conditions like epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and migraines, Dr. Pilgrim employs advanced techniques and personalized treatment plans to improve patient outcomes. As a neurologist, Dr. Pilgrim is committed to staying abreast of the latest developments in neurological research and therapies.
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Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Current diagnostic guidelines for Alzheimer's disease.
- Advances in Alzheimer's disease.
- Delirium. The occurrence and persistence of symptoms among elderly hospitalized patients.
- An empirical study of diagnostic criteria for delirium.
- Age-specific incidence of Alzheimer's disease in a community population.
- Prevalence of parkinsonian signs and associated mortality in a community population of older people.
- Weight loss in people with Alzheimer's disease: a prospective population based analysis.
- Education and other measures of socioeconomic status and risk of incident Alzheimer disease in a defined population of older persons.
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