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Weiner, William J.

Parkinson's disease a complete guide for patients and families / [electronic resource] : William J. Weiner, Lisa M. Shulman, Anthony E. Lang. - 2nd ed. - Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2007. - xi, 278 p. : ill. - A Johns Hopkins Press health book . - Johns Hopkins Press health book. .

Includes index.

Introduction -- What is Parkinson's disease? -- Who gets Parkinson's disease? -- Signs and symptoms of Parkinson's disease -- Early symptoms -- Moderate Parkinson's disease -- Advanced Parkinson's disease -- Behavioral challenges and psychiatric symptoms -- Young-onset Parkinson's disease -- Diagnosing Parkinson's disease -- How a diagnosis is made -- Types of Parkinsonism -- Diagnosing other neurologic problems -- Treatment of Parkinson's disease -- How the brain works and how treatment works -- Choosing the correct medications -- Drug therapies -- Diet, exercise, and complemetary and alternative therapies -- Surgical treatments -- Other issues -- Illness, hospitalization, and Parkinson's disease -- Parkinson's disease research -- Questions and answers.


Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.

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Nat. Bib. No.: GBA712121 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: Uk Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Parkinson's disease--Popular works.

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Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: RC382 / .W45 2007

Dewey Class. No.: 616.8/33