Parkinson's Disease: Diagnosis and Clinical Management (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9798887403625)

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative condition characterized by bradykinesia, rigidity and resting tremor. This disease has motor and non-motor symptoms. Some of the common symptoms of this disease are trembling of hands, inadequate balance and coordination, and low movement. Individuals with Parkinson's disease may experience melancholy, sleep issues, or difficulty in chewing, etc. In early stages, symptoms appear slowly and usually to one side of the body and as the disease progress, effects can be seen on both sides of body. Parkinson's disease occurs when the nerve cells in the brain fails to construct sufficient dopamine. A wide range of medications can occasionally improve symptoms of this disease. In critical cases of Parkinson's disease deep brain stimulation (DBS) and surgery can be beneficial. This book unravels the recent studies on the diagnosis and management of Parkinson's disease. It can be used by physicians, researchers, and neuroscientists who want to learn more about this disease. The book is appropriate for those seeking detailed in this area.

Author: Aubrey Walsh
ISBN-10: 8887403627
ISBN-13: 9798887403625
Publisher: American Medical Publishers
Language: English
Published: 09/26/2023
Pages: 254
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.46lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.63d