Understanding Parkinsonism: The Clinical Perspective
AMIT BATLASynopsis
This book provides a comprehensive understanding of parkinsonism with emphasis on recognition of diagnosis, and awareness of neurophysiology and nuclear imaging can greatly assist with this. <br><br> The management of Parkinson's disease can be challenging and the awareness of options for advanced therapies and nonmotor symptoms are always useful. There has been a better recognition of these nonmotor features of Parkinson's disease, and ability to manage them effectively can make a huge difference in life of a patient with Parkinson's disease. <br><br> Parkinsonism related to progressive supranuclear palsy, multiple system atrophy, corticobasal syndrome, and dementia with Lewy bodies find dedicated space in the book. In this book growing need for understanding cognitive decline and sleep disorders in parkinsonism are well-presented by experts.
Synopsis
This book provides a comprehensive understanding of parkinsonism with emphasis on recognition of diagnosis, and awareness of neurophysiology and nuclear imaging can greatly assist with this. <br><br> The management of Parkinson's disease can be challenging and the awareness of options for advanced therapies and nonmotor symptoms are always useful. There has been a better recognition of these nonmotor features of Parkinson's disease, and ability to manage them effectively can make a huge difference in life of a patient with Parkinson's disease. <br><br> Parkinsonism related to progressive supranuclear palsy, multiple system atrophy, corticobasal syndrome, and dementia with Lewy bodies find dedicated space in the book. In this book growing need for understanding cognitive decline and sleep disorders in parkinsonism are well-presented by experts.
Description
This book provides a comprehensive understanding of parkinsonism with emphasis on recognition of diagnosis, and awareness of neurophysiology and nuclear imaging can greatly assist with this. <br><br> The management of Parkinson's disease can be challenging and the awareness of options for advanced therapies and nonmotor symptoms are always useful. There has been a better recognition of these nonmotor features of Parkinson's disease, and ability to manage them effectively can make a huge difference in life of a patient with Parkinson's disease. <br><br> Parkinsonism related to progressive supranuclear palsy, multiple system atrophy, corticobasal syndrome, and dementia with Lewy bodies find dedicated space in the book. In this book growing need for understanding cognitive decline and sleep disorders in parkinsonism are well-presented by experts.
Key Features
• Written by international authorities on Parkinsonism.
• Covers all the aspects of Parkinsonism starting from historical aspects to epidemiology, pathophysiology, and imaging to role of deep brain stimulation.
• Discusses clinical practice and research involved in Parkinsonism.
• Represents clinical case scenarios for better understanding and approach.
• Illustrated and summarized with tables and figures to enhance reading experience.
• Neurology residents and practitioners will find all topics pertaining to Parkinsonism in one place.
Product Details
Publisher :
JPB ;1/e edition (01 January 2017)
Edition :
1/e edition
Binding :
Paper Back
Language :
English
Paperback :
326 pages
ISBN-13 :
9789386322333
Item Weight :
570 grams
Dimensions :
6.25 x 9. 5
Printing Format Color :
Two Color with Colour plates