Principles of Treatment in Parkinson's Disease
By- Anthony Schapira, DSc, MD, FRCP, FMedSci, University od Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Royal Free and University College Medical School, London, UK
- C. Warren Olanow, MD, Chairman and Professor, Derpatment of Neurology, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY
Providing a balanced discussion of the relevant clinical trail data and offering expert opinion based on personal clinical experience, this timely review is an invaluable guide for the busy clinician under pressure to keep up with the latest developments.
Audience
Neurologists
Hardbound, 384 Pages
Published: September 2005
Imprint: Butterworth Heinemann
ISBN: 978-0-7506-5428-9
Contents
- Section 1 Drug Therapy for Parkinson's Disease
Chapter 1 The Use of Levodopa and COMT Inhibitors
Chapter 2 Drug Therapy - Dopamine Agonists
Chapter 3 Other Drug Therapy for Parkinsons Disease
Chapter 4 Motor Complications in Parkinson's Disease: Biochemical Aspects
Chapter 5 Clinical Features, Pathophysiology and Management of Motor Complications in Parkinsons Disease
Section 2 Overview of Drug Therapy for Parkinson's Disease
Chapter 6 Overview
Section 3 Surgery for Parkinson's Disease
Chapter 7 Ablative Surgery for Parkinsons Disease
Chapter 8 Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinsons Disease
Chapter 9 Transplantation for Parkinson's disease
Section 4 Overview of Surgical Parkinson's Disease
Chapter 10 Overview
Section 5 Non Motor Aspects of Parkinsons Disease
Chapter 11 Depression, Psychosis and Cognitive Dysfunction in Parkinsons Disease
Chapter 12 Gastrointestinal, Urological and Sleep Problems in Parkinsons Disease
Section 6 Neuroprotection in Parkinson's Disease
Chapter 13 Neuroprotection in Parkinson's Disease
Section 7 Physical Therapies in Parkinson's Disease
Chapter 14 Physical Therapies in Parkinson's Disease
Section 8 Future Therapies for Parkinson's Disease
Chapter 15 Future Therapies for Parkinson's Disease
