Parkinson's disease : a complete guide for patients and families /
Weiner, William J.
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. - Third edition. - xii, 326 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. - A Johns Hopkins Press health book . - Johns Hopkins Press health book. .
Includes index.
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.
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.
1421410753 (hardcover : alk. paper) 1421410761 (pbk. : alk. paper) 9781421410753 (hardcover : alk. paper) 9781421410760 (pbk. : alk. paper)
2013001929
Parkinson's disease--Popular works.
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. - Third edition. - xii, 326 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. - A Johns Hopkins Press health book . - Johns Hopkins Press health book. .
Includes index.
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.
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.
1421410753 (hardcover : alk. paper) 1421410761 (pbk. : alk. paper) 9781421410753 (hardcover : alk. paper) 9781421410760 (pbk. : alk. paper)
2013001929
Parkinson's disease--Popular works.