Parkinson's Disease : Clinican's Desk Reference

The second title in the new series 'Clinician's Desk Reference', designed as concise up-to-date volumes on key conditions for physicians in the hospital setting and in primary care, and for many professionals allied to medicine. Coverage ranges from incidence, diagnosis, investigation, drug treatments, non-motor features of Parkinson's Disease, assessment scales and surgical intervention, to the role of nurses, physio- and occupational therapists, speech/language pathologists, dieticians, and to the use of complementary medicine. The book is illustrated by photos/imaging and by charts and tables. Read more... Content: Parkinson's disease facts and figures Clinical diagnosis of Parkinsonism and tremor Diagnostic testing and neuroimaging Drug treatment Non-Motor features of Parkinson's Disease Motor and non-motor assessment scales in Parkinson's disease Surgical therapy for Parkinson's Disease The role of the nurse specialist in the management of Parkinson's disease The role of the physiotherapist and occupational therapist The role of the speech language pathologist The role of the dietician Complementary medicine and PD Abstract: Coverage ranges from incidence, diagnosis, investigation, drug treatments, non-motor features of Parkinson's Disease, assessment scales and surgical intervention, to the role of nurses, therapists, pathologists, dieticians, and to the use of complementary medicine. Read more... Recent research is leading to an ever-increasing range of investigative approaches whose aim is to achieve effective neuroprotective or neurorestorative treatment for individuals affected by Parkinson’s disease. New directions under investigation reach beyond traditional pharmacological approaches to venture into innovative surgical methods, gene therapy, stem cell therapy, and neurotransplantation. In this comprehensive volume, leading medical authorities provide state-of-the-art information on all aspects of Parkinson’s disease. They cover the historical background, neuropathological and neurophysiological characteristics, epidemiological aspects, clinical features, current treatment approaches, and potential therapeutic methods. Novel models are included to simplify more complex concepts. A new optimism that Parkinson's disease can be defeated is energizing the research community. Halting the progression of the disease, restoring function, and even prevention are all realistic goals. This comprehensive volume provides state-of-the-art information on all aspects of Parkinson's disease, including epidemiology, genetics, diagnosis, treatment, and social issues. Novel and attractive models are included to simplify difficult-to-understand concepts, with emphasis on therapeutics. Written by leaders in the field, Parkinson's Disease emphasizes both the importance of early diagnosis and the search for more effective therapies. This books’ coverage ranges from incidence, diagnosis, investigation, drug treatments, non-motor features of Parkinson’s Disease, assessment scales and surgical intervention, to the role of nurses, physio– and occupational therapists, speech/language pathologists, dieticians, and to the use of complementary medicine. Although James Parkinson may be best remembered in the medical profession for his Essay on the Shaking Palsy (1817) describing cases of paralysis agitans, he was also a prolific and respected writer in other fields such as politics, social reform, mental health, chemistry, and geology. Offers information on the various aspects of Parkinson's disease, including epidemiology, genetics, diagnosis, treatment, and social issues. With a focus on therapeutics, this work emphasizes both the importance of early diagnosis and the search for more effective therapies.