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Parkinson's disease : a complete guide for patients and families / William J. Weiner, M.D., Lisa M. Shulman, M.D., Anthony E. Lang, M.D., F.R.C.P.

Weiner, William J. (Author). Shulman, Lisa M. (Added Author). Lang, Anthony E. (Added Author).

Summary:

Recent innovations, including deep brain stimulation and new and improved medications, have significantly enhanced the lives of people who have Parkinson's disease. Nevertheless, patients and families continue to face many challenges. This book is suitable for reliable advice about medical, emotional, and physical issues.

Record details

ISBN: 9781421410753 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN: 9781421410760 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN: 1421410753 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN: 1421410761 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Physical Description: xii, 326 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Edition: Third edition.
Publisher: Baltimore : The Johns Hopkins University Press, 2013.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Includes index.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Preface -- Part 1: Introduction: -- What is Parkinson's disease? -- Who gets Parkinson's disease? -- Part 2: Signs And Symptoms Of Parkinson's Disease: -- Early symptoms -- Moderate Parkinson's disease -- Advanced Parkinson's disease -- Behavioral changes and psychiatric symptoms -- Young-onset Parkinson's disease -- Part 3: Diagnosing Parkinson's Disease: -- How a diagnosis is made -- Types of Parkinsonism -- Diagnosing other neurologic problems -- Part 4: Treatment Of Parkinson's Disease: -- How the brain works and how treatment works -- Choosing the correct medications -- Drug therapies -- Exercise and rehabilitation therapy -- Diet and complementary/alternative therapies -- Surgical treatments -- Part 5: Other Issues: -- Illness, hospitalization, and Parkinson's disease -- Parkinson's disease research -- Questions and answers -- Resources -- Index.