Synopses & Reviews
Updated to reflect the latest research and trends in diagnosing and treating this disorder, this revised edition presents more than 650 entries explaining the complex issues and topics related to Parkinson's, including etiology, surgeries, research, medical terms, and much more. New information has been added on deep brain stimulation therapy, dopaminergic cell replacement, dopamine agonist therapy, breakthroughs in understanding the etiology and epidemiology of Parkinson's disease, and many other topics. Appendixes include a directory of organizations and resources as well as a directory of state Medicaid offices.
Key topics include:
-Caregiving
-Causes of Parkinson's disease
-Living with Parkinson's disease
-Long-term planning and care
-Medications to treat Parkinson's disease
-Mental health and emotional issues
-Nutrition and diet
-Related diseases
-Symptoms of Parkinson's disease
-Treatment options for Parkinson's disease
-and more.
Synopsis
Praise for the previous edition: ..".informative...an in-depth resource on Parkinson's disease..."--American Reference Books Annual"Highly recommended."--Choice