Displaying 1 of 1 2007 Format: Book Author: Weiner, William J. Title: Parkinson's disease : a complete guide for patients and families / William J. Weiner, Lisa M. Shulman, Anthony E. Lang. Edition: 2nd ed. Publisher, Date: Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2007. Description: xi, 278 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm Summary: Presents a comprehensive guide for patients and families on dealing with the medical, emotional, and physical challenges of Parkinson's Disease; and offers advice on treatment, medications, diet and exercise, and therapies. Series: A Johns Hopkins Press health book Johns Hopkins Press health book. Subjects: Parkinson's disease -- Popular works. Other Author: Shulman, Lisa M. Lang, Anthony E. Notes: Includes index. Contents: Introduction -- What is Parkinson's disease? -- Who gets Parkinson's disease? -- Signs and symptoms of Parkinson's disease -- Early symptoms -- Moderate Parkinson's disease -- Advanced Parkinson's disease -- Behavioral challenges and psychiatric symptoms -- Young-onset Parkinson's disease -- Diagnosing Parkinson's disease -- How a diagnosis is made -- Types of Parkinsonism -- Diagnosing other neurologic problems -- Treatment of Parkinson's disease -- How the brain works and how treatment works -- Choosing the correct medications -- Drug therapies -- Diet, exercise, and complemetary and alternative therapies -- Surgical treatments -- Other issues -- Illness, hospitalization, and Parkinson's disease -- Parkinson's disease research -- Questions and answers. Web Site: Table of contents Contributor biographical information Publisher description LCCN: 2006018814 ISBN: 0801885450 9780801885457 0801885469 9780801885464 Other Number: 70061053 System Availability: 1 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 1 Control Number: 187409 # Local items in: 1 # System items in: 1 Call Number: 616.833 Weiner Place Hold Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Map It Suggestions and more Displaying 1 of 1
