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Informationen zum Autor 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. Klappentext They have long relied on this book for reliable advice about medical, emotional, and physical issues. Bringing this trusted guide up to date, three expert neurologists describe; New understandings gained by five years of additional research on Parkinson's disease; New focus on the importance of exercise; New information about imaging techniques such as SPECT Scan and DATScan that are aiding in the diagnosis; New findings about the genetics of the disease; Promising uses of new technologies such as tablet devices for people who have trouble communicating; Information about impulse control disorders caused by some drugs used to address the symptoms of the disease; A complete update on treatments such as medications, surgery, and more The best comprehensive guide on Parkinson's disease I have ever read. If I were suggesting a book for my primary care physician to read on Parkinson's disease, this would be the one. APDA Young Parkinson's Newsletter Patients and their loved ones will find this practical guide the perfect complement to a physician's care. Publishers Weekly They have long relied on this book for reliable advice about medical, emotional, and physical issues. Bringing this trusted guide up to date, three expert neurologists describe; New understandings gained by five years of additional research on Parkinson's disease; New focus on the importance of exercise; New information about imaging techniques such as SPECT Scan and DATScan that are aiding in the diagnosis; New findings about the genetics of the disease; Promising uses of new technologies such as tablet devices for people who have trouble communicating; Information about impulse control disorders caused by some drugs used to address the symptoms of the disease; A complete update on treatments such as medications, surgery, and more...
