Parkinson's disease a complete guide for patients and families

"Recent innovations, including deep brain stimulation and new medications, have significantly improved the lives of people who have Parkinson's disease. Nevertheless, patients and families continue to face many challenges. They have long relied on this book for reliable advice about medical, emotion...

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Main Authors: Weiner, William J. (Author), Shulman, Lisa M. (Author), Lang, Anthony E. (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Baltimore : The Johns Hopkins University Press, [2013]
Edition:Third edition.
Series:Johns Hopkins Press health book.
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"We have written a book that explores Parkinson's disease in straightforward and honest terms. We have explained what goes wrong in the brain that leads to the disorder, and we have also explained how a physician goes about making the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease. We have discussed the subtleties involved in diagnosis, so people with Parkinson's disease and their families understand the challenges that sometimes arise in arriving at a correct diagnosis."--From the Preface Excerpted from Parkinson's Disease: A Complete Guide for Patients and Families by William J. Weiner, Lisa M. Shulman, Anthony E. Lang All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.