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Parkinson's disease.
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Schechter, Steven, 1961-
Parkinson's disease.
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Understanding Parkinson's disease : a self-help guide /
Steven
H.
Schechter
, David Cram.
by
Schechter
,
Steven
,
1961-
Addicus Books, 2016.
Call #:
616.833 S314u
Subjects
Parkinson's disease.
ISBN:
9781943886456 (pbk.)
Edition:
3rd ed.
Description:
xii, 156 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Notes:
Revision of: Understanding Parkinson's disease / David L. Cram,
Steven
H.
Schechter
, c2009.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
A self-help approach to Parkinson's disease -- What is Parkinson's disease? -- The emotional side of Parkinson's disease -- Your doctor as partner -- Drug treatment for Parkinson's disease -- Surgery as treatment for Parkinson's disease -- The importance of exercise -- Day-to-day coping -- Caring for caregivers.
Summary:
If you've been told by your doctor, "You have Parkinson's disease," you probably found it difficult to hear those words. Such a diagnosis can be frightening and leave you filled with questions. How will it affect your life? What are your treatment options? These authors are uniquely qualified to understand your concerns.
Steven
Schechter
, M.D., is a neurologist who has treated thousands of patients with Parkinson's disease, and David Cram, M.D., lived with the disease himself. Among the topics they cover are: diagnosis, symptoms and stages, the emotional side of PD--conquering fear and denial, choosing the right health care team, drug therapy--medications and how they work, surgical options, deep brain stimulation, the importance of exercise, coping with day-to-day problems, and care for caregivers.
Other authors:
Cram, David L. (David Lee), 1934-
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