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Parkinson's Disease

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Publisher
Greenwood Press
Year
2008
Tongue
English
Leaves
161
Series
Biographies of disease 1940-445X
Category
Library
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✦ Synopsis

Part of the "Biographies of Disease" series, Parkinson's Disease is a straightforward presentation of what modern science and medicine has to tell us about the history, symptoms, causes, treatments, and natural course of Parkinson's Disease. Written in plain terms for readers of all backgrounds, Parkinson's Disease includes case study stories and thoughtful discussions of how cases of Parkinson's Disease affect the family as a whole. A list of useful resources, a glossary, and an index round out this educational text especially recommended for public and college libraries, medical students, and anyone who needs accurate, up-to-date information about this debilitating affliction. Highly recommended.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch

✦ Table of Contents

Back Matter
......Page 0
Contents......Page 6
Series Foreword......Page 8
Preface......Page 10
Introduction......Page 12
1 Parkinson’s Disease Defined......Page 14
2 The Diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease......Page 28
3 How Does Someone Get Parkinson’s Disease?......Page 42
4 The Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease......Page 50
5 The Course and Complications of Parkinson’s Disease......Page 72
6 Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Parkinson’s Disease......Page 96
7 How Parkinson’s Disease Affects the Family......Page 104
8 Scientific and Clinical Research in Parkinson’s Disease......Page 114
9 Case Studies in Parkinson’s Disease......Page 120
Resources......Page 132
Timeline......Page 140
Glossary......Page 142
Bibliography......Page 154
Index......Page 156
About the Author......Page 160

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