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Parkinson's Disease William J. Weiner

Parkinson's Disease By William J. Weiner

Parkinson's Disease by William J. Weiner


Summary

Provides information for managing Parkinson's disease, including details on the use of medications, diet, exercise, complementary therapies, and surgery. This second edition includes information about: the genetic and hereditary pattern of the disease; medications and uses of established medications; normal pressure hydrocephalus; and more.

Parkinson's Disease Summary

Parkinson's Disease: A Complete Guide for Patients and Families by William J. Weiner

Recent innovations, including deep brain stimulation and new medications, have significantly improved the lives of people with Parkinson's disease. Nevertheless, medical, emotional, and physical challenges remain. The second edition of this accessible and comprehensive guide provides crucial information for managing this complex condition, including details on the use of medications, diet, exercise, complementary therapies, and surgery. The second edition includes new information about: * The genetic and hereditary pattern of the disease * Medications and uses of established medications * Other approaches to treating the symptoms of Parkinson's * Juvenile-onset Parkinson's disease * Normal pressure hydrocephalus * The effects of fluctuating hormones on disease symptoms * Fetal cell transplants and porcine cell transplants * The nutritional supplement Co-Enzyme Q10

Parkinson's Disease Reviews

An indispensable guide... written in plain, easy to understand language that clearly delineates the authors' message without talking down to the reader... highly recommend. -- Auggie Moore Large Print Reviews 2006 Just what its title promises: a comprehensive, affordable, up-to-date book to support readers moving through the stages of this disease. The authors are straightforward and honest, but the tone is at all times compassionate. -- Lyn H. Crispino, MLS, AHIP Consumer Connections 2007 The book's organization is tidy without being overwhelming and each page manages to pack in a wealth of information in a focused manner. The tone is conversational and the many topics explored are extremely beneficial to anyone who has PD or is taking care of someone who has this illness. -- Norm Goldman BookPleasures.com 2009

About William J. Weiner

William J. Weiner, M.D., is director of the Maryland Parkinson's Disease Center and professor and chairman of the Department of Neurology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He also serves as the chief of neurology at the University of Maryland Medical Center. He is the author of numerous books and papers on Parkinson's disease. Lisa M. Shulman, M.D., is a professor of neurology, holds the Eugenia Brin Professorship, and is the Rosalyn Newman Distinguished Scholar in Parkinson's Disease at the University of Maryland. Anthony E. Lang, M.D., F.R.C.P., is a professor of neurology and holds the Jack Clark Chair in Parkinson's Disease Research at the University of Toronto. He is the director of the Morton and Gloria Shulman Movement Disorders Center at Toronto Western Hospital, as well as the past editor of the journal Movement Disorders and the president-elect of the Movement Disorders Society.

Additional information

GOR004084226
9780801885464
0801885469
Parkinson's Disease: A Complete Guide for Patients and Families by William J. Weiner
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Johns Hopkins University Press
20061101
296
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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