Summary

Praise for the previous edition:
"...informative...an in-depth resource on Parkinson's disease..."—American Reference Books Annual

"Highly recommended."—Choice

"Recommended."—Library Journal

Each year about half a million Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, with about 1.2 million people in the United States and Canada currently suffering from it. This chronic neurological disorder appears most commonly in people age 50 and over, though recent trends have shown the disease developing more often in those age 40 and under. Recent developments in Parkinson's disease research and the completion of the Human Genome Project have led to a better understanding of the role of genetics in causing Parkinson's disease.

Since publication of the first edition of The Encyclopedia of Parkinson's Disease, several studies have concluded, new studies have begun, and treatment approaches and recommendations have changed. Updated to reflect the latest research and trends in diagnosing and treating this disorder, this revised edition presents more than 650 entries explaining the complex issues and topics related to Parkinson's, including etiology, surgeries, research, medical terms, and much more. New information has been added on deep brain stimulation therapy, dopaminergic cell replacement, dopamine agonist therapy, breakthroughs in understanding the etiology and epidemiology of Parkinson's disease, and many other topics. Appendixes include a directory of organizations and resources as well as a directory of state Medicaid offices.

Key topics include:

• Caregiving
• Causes of Parkinson's disease
• Living with Parkinson's disease
• Long-term planning and care
• Medications to treat Parkinson's disease
• Mental health and emotional issues
• Nutrition and diet
• Related diseases
• Symptoms of Parkinson's disease
• Treatment options for Parkinson's disease
• and more.

Specifications

Index. Appendixes. Bibliography. Cross-references.

About the Author(s)

Anthony D. Mosley, M.D., M.S., is an acclaimed expert in the field of Parkinson's disease and is currently the medical director of the Booth Gardner Parkinson's Care Center in Kirkland, Washington. He is a fellow of the American Medical Association and the Movement Disorders Society and is a junior member of the American Academy of Neurology. Mosley has written numerous articles on Parkinson's disease and other neurological abnormalities for medical journalists and is a former resident physician in the Department of Neurology at the University of California at the Los Angeles School of Medicine,

Deborah S. Romaine has published more than 350 articles and has coauthored or contributed to more than 15 books on health and wellness, including Resolving Fertility, Resolve and Syndrome X: Managing Insulin Resistance, Beef Busters, and Menu for Life. She holds an M.A. in English/creative writing from the University of Washington.

Ali Samii, M.D., is associate professor of neurology at the University of Washington in Seattle, director of clinical care at the Northwest Parkinson Disease Research Education and Clinical Center (PADRECC) at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System, and codirector of the Parkinson Disease Information and Referral Center at the University of Washington. Samii is involved in numerous clinical research studies investigating potential causes and treatments for Parkinson’s disease and has published more than 100 peer-reviewed journal articles. A Diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Samii is among the foremost clinicians in Parkinson’s disease and is frequently invited to give lectures and presentations.