Understanding Parkinsons Disease
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Author | : David Lee Cram |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 159 |
Release | : 2009 |
Genre | : Health & Fitness |
ISBN | : 1886039003 |
Inspiring guide on both the basics of the illness and ways to stay more active from two unique perspectives--that of a physician and as a person with Parkinson's.
Author | : K. Ray Chaudhuri |
Publisher | : OUP Oxford |
Total Pages | : 512 |
Release | : 2014-10-23 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 0191047430 |
Patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) are known to suffer from motor symptoms of the disease, but they also experience non-motor symptoms (NMS) that are often present before diagnosis or that inevitably emerge with disease progression. The motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease have been extensively researched, and effective clinical tools for their assessment and treatment have been developed and are readily available. In contrast, researchers have only recently begun to focus on the NMS of Parkinson's Disease, which are poorly recognized and inadequately treated by clinicians. The NMS of PD have a significant impact on patient quality of life and mortality and include neuropsychiatric, sleep-related, autonomic, gastrointestinal, and sensory symptoms. While some NMS can be improved with currently available treatments, others may be more refractory and will require research into novel (non-dopaminergic) drug therapies for the future. Edited by members of the UK Parkinson's Disease Non-Motor Group (PD-NMG) and with contributions from international experts, this new edition summarizes the current understanding of NMS symptoms in Parkinson's disease and points the way towards future research.
Author | : Richard B. Rosenbaum |
Publisher | : Greenwood Publishing Group |
Total Pages | : 265 |
Release | : 2006-10-30 |
Genre | : Psychology |
ISBN | : 0313082820 |
A neurologist whose father suffers from Parkinson's provides a layreader-friendly explanation of the disease, its history, development, treatment and modern advances that may ultimately lead to a cure. Rosenbaum's professional view is as a clinical neurologist who regularly cares for patients with the progressive neurological deterioration caused by Parkinson's Disease. His personal experience with his father, a retired surgeon, further powers his quest to give patients, family members and caregivers what they need to know. Topics covered include challenges of correct diagnosis, variations in prognosis, investigations of causes including exciting progress in possible toxins and genetic factors that play a role, and different treatment options including natural remedies as well as new drugs for symptom treatment. Rosenbaum also explains research efforts to find a preventative drug, modern surgical options and hopes for stem cell or gene therapy. In this work, Rosenbaum blends historical and medical research with illustrations from the patients in his professional life, and from his dad on the homefront, to give us a clear and comprehensive understanding of Parkinson's. He also includes writing from and attention to well-known individuals affected by this disorder—among them actor Michael J. Fox.
Author | : Naheed Ali |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 351 |
Release | : 2013-09-26 |
Genre | : Health & Fitness |
ISBN | : 1442221046 |
Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative neurological disease characterized primarily by cognitive deficiencies and problems with muscle movements and tremors; more than a half a million Americans have the disease and the current numbers are expected to increase over the next few years. Understanding Parkinson’s Disease offers patients and their caregivers the kind of cutting-edge information that will allow them to successfully confront this debilitating disease on a number of fronts. Dr. Naheed Ali provides patients with a hopeful perspective as well as practical ways of confronting and living with the disease. Patients will also be uniquely exposed to alternative approaches to managing the symptoms of the disease, including allopathic, osteopathic, and naturopathic approaches. While Understanding Parkinson’s Disease also provides powerful techniques and real-world advice that sufferers can immediately put into practice, the book also encourages readers to gain a full understanding of the background of the disease. Dr. Ali presents contemporary benchmark concepts and gives detailed advice that makes dealing with Parkinson’s a much simpler and easier undertaking. The reader will be introduced to essential information on the risk factors associated with Parkinson’s, the signs and symptoms, the different stages of the disease, the various treatments, as well as how the disease develops. Anyone looking for an introduction to both the science behind Parkinson’s and the effects of its course on sufferers, as well as information about treatment and real life strategies for dealing with the debilitating symptoms, will find the information they need in this accessible resource.
Author | : Kay Mixson Jenkins |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 32 |
Release | : 2008-07-01 |
Genre | : Parkinson's disease |
ISBN | : 9780981912905 |
When you live with a devasting illness like Parkinson's Disease (PD), it affects your entire family--especially your kids. In PD families, children witness the debilitating symptoms first-hand, and thy may have many questions and concerns. But what are the best answers to give? Fortunately, this remarkable book will console and inform your child. Follow the adventures of a boy named Colt and his toy panda bear, "Pee Dee", and learn how families can better live with the disease.
Author | : Sotirios Parashos |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 320 |
Release | : 2012-11-20 |
Genre | : Health & Fitness |
ISBN | : 019931120X |
Here is a marvelous guide for anyone affected by Parkinson's disease--patients, caregivers, family members, and friends. Containing the most up-to-date information on the disease, one of the most common neurological disorders, it discusses the available treatments and provides practical advice on how to manage the disease in the long term. Emphasizing life-style adjustments that will provide a better quality of life and moderate the burden for patients and their loved ones, the book answers many questions and clarifies misunderstandings regarding the disease. Written by two experts on Parkinson's disease and a freelance journalist, the book is approachable and easily understandable. Question and answer sections are provided, while "hot topics" are highlighted for easy visibility. The authors have also included true patient stories that will both inspire and instruct, and they have addressed several topics often not mentioned in physician-directed disease management, such as how to talk to family and friends about one's life with Parkinson's.
Author | : William J. Weiner |
Publisher | : JHU Press |
Total Pages | : 291 |
Release | : 2006-11-13 |
Genre | : Health & Fitness |
ISBN | : 0801885469 |
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
Author | : Jonas H. Ellenberg |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 600 |
Release | : 1995-03-01 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 9780824788230 |
This comprehensive reference provides a detailed overview of current concepts regarding the cause of Parkinson's disease-emphasizing the issues involved in the design, implementation, and analysis of epidemiological studies of parkinsonism.
Author | : Lianna Marie |
Publisher | : Purdue University Press |
Total Pages | : 183 |
Release | : 2020-10-15 |
Genre | : Health & Fitness |
ISBN | : 1557536686 |
A diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease is as disorienting as it is devastating. The Complete Guide for People With Parkinson’s Disease and Their Loved Ones helps make sense of what comes next and what can be done, not just for those suffering from the disease but for their family and friends as well. A trained nurse and primary caregiver for her mother, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1991, Lianna Marie draws upon over twenty years of education, research, and direct experience. Written in straightforward and easily accessible language, this essential guide aims to help patients better understand their role in their treatment so that they may continue to lead happy and hopeful lives. Topics covered include nutrition and exercise, alternative and complementary therapies, medication and treatment, and what caregivers can do to help. Written by an international expert on Parkinson’s who has confronted the disease firsthand, The Complete Guide serves as the go-to book for comprehensive, easy-to-understand information for all Parkinson’s patients and their loved ones.
Author | : Anatomical Chart Company Staff |
Publisher | : Anatomical Chart Company |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2001-01-01 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781587793554 |