Synopses & Reviews
Derived from the National Parkinson Foundation's website column Ask the Doctor this book answers frequently asked questions about Parkinson's disease in depth. Useful for caregivers, family members, and individuals living with PD, Ask the Doctor About Parkinson's Disease informs, empowers, and reassures readers with solutions and advice to their most pressing concerns. No topic is too simple or too complex. Written by two of the most recognized experts in the field, Drs. Okun and Fernandez answer questions in easy-to-understand language and address topics such as: Is Parkinson's disease hereditary? Can stem cells cure Parkinson's disease? Why don't the drugs work for my walking problem? Why is a virus safe as a treatment for Parkinson's disease? Is there a drug that protects against the disease's progression? I have all the symptoms of PD but no tremor, can I still have the disease? And much more
Ask the Doctor About Parkinson's Disease is the perfect reference for individuals living PD, or for loved ones too embarrassed to ask questions.
Review
"Covering abundant information,this is a great resource for educated and motivated patients and family members who want to know everything about Parkinsons."—Library Journal Xpress Reviews
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"Readers of
Ask the Doctor about Parkinson's Disease will find practical tips and advice from expert neurologists which they can continually refer back to for timely answers. Every person living with this challenging disease can use this as a handy reference book for in-between doctor appointments. Drs. Okun and Fernandez continue to provide in-depth, understandable solutions in this useful companion to the online discussion corner."—
Joyce Oberdorf President and CEO of the National Parkinson Foundation"Covering abundant information,this is a great resource for educated and motivated patients and family members who want to know everything about Parkinsons."Library Journal Xpress Reviews
Synopsis
Parkinsons disease is a chronic and progressive disease which can cause life-changing symptoms, including tremors, balance problems, and rigidity of limbs. Derived from Ask the Doctor, a website column written by the authors for the National Parkinson Foundation, this book explores frequently asked questions about the disease. It offers detailed answers to the most common questions, including the role of heredity in Parkinsons, its symptoms and diagnosis, the effectiveness of drugs and other treatments, whether the diseases progression can be slowed, the future of stem cell treatment in the fight against Parkinsons disease, and many others. Written in plain, easy-to-understand language, it arms readers whether already living with Parkinsons disease, newly diagnosed, or caring for a loved one with the knowledge they need to better understand and manage the disease.
About the Author
Michael S. Okun, MD is Adelaide Lackner Associate Professor and the current National Medical Director of the National Parkinson Foundation. He is the Co-Director of the Movement Disorders Center located within the McKnight Brain Institute and the University of Florida College of Medicine. Dr. Okun is a contributor to the National Parkinson Foundations Ask the Doctor.”
Hubert H. Fernandez, MD is an Associate Professor, Co-Director of the Movement Disorders Center, and Co-Director of the Residency Training Program, Department of Neurology, University of Florida College of Medicine, McKnight Brain Institute, Gainesville, FL. Dr. Fernandez is a contributor to the National Parkinson Foundations Ask the Doctor.”