Download or read book The Australian Medical Association Home Medical Guide to Parkinson s Disease written by John M. S. Pearce and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Causes and characteristics - Types - Symptoms and signs - Diagnosis - Treatments - Self-help - Surgery for Parkinson's Disease - Medical treatments - General management of patients.
Download or read book American College of Physicians Home Medical Guide to Parkinson s Disease written by American College of Physicians and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2000 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book includes: What goes wrong in Parkinson's disease; symptoms, tests, and diagnosis; learning to live with Parkinson's disease; drug treatments and surgery; and useful addresses and online sites.
Download or read book American College of Physicians Home Medical Guide to Diabetes written by David A. Horowitz and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2000 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the causes, nature, and symptoms of diabetes, how it is affected by medicine and diet, and what to do in an emergency. Includes question and answer section.
Download or read book American College of Physicians Home Medical Guide to Thyroid Problems written by David R. Goldmann and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2000 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses what the thyroid gland is and its functions, the different types of thyroid diseases, various treatments, and more. Includes question and answer section.
Download or read book American College of Physicians Home Medical Guide to Osteoporosis written by American College of Physicians and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2000 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the causes, symptoms and treatment of osteoporosis. Includes question and answer section.
Download or read book American College of Physicians Home Medical Guide to Epilepsy written by American College of Physicians and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2000 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book includes: a clear explanation of the types of epileptic seizure; reassuring, accessible advice on the treatment and control of epilepsy; self-help and lifestyle guidance; case studies, charts, and checklists; glossary of medical terms; and useful addresses and online sites.
Download or read book American College of Physicians Home Medical Guide to Urinary Incontinence in Women written by David R. Goldmann and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2000 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ACP Home Medical Guides provide concise information on a wide range of health and medical topics. Fully vetted by the American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine (ACP-ASIM), each book covers a single topic or disease, providing clear and concise information in a highly accessible format. All are completely up-to-date, with the latest advances in diagnosis, treatment, self-help, and preventitive measures, and are illustrated throughout with over 75 photographs, diagrams, and charts. This book includes: How the bladder works and what can go wrong What causes incontinence and why it mostly affects women Managing incontinence Finding the right treatment Glossary of medical terms Useful addresses and online sites.
Download or read book American College of Physicians Home Medical Guide to Memory Loss Dementia written by American College of Physicians and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2000 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides information on understanding and living with memory loss and dementia, covering such topics as causes and treatments.
Download or read book American College of Physicians Home Medical Guide to Common Allergies written by American College of Physicians and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2000 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book includes: an explanation of the causes of allergies; symptoms of the common allergic disorders; conventional treatments and complementary therapies; self-help strategies for people with allergies; and useful addresses and online sites.
Download or read book Parkinson s Disease written by Paul Tuite, MD and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2009-03-23 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "As a quick, user-friendly reference, this book covers all aspects of effectively managing patients with Parkinson's disease, with discussions of symptoms, causes, patient evaluation, and home care adviceÖ.Nurses, physicians, and associated healthcare professions from rehabilitation specialists to social workers will find this an excellent source of information on the many aspects of care of Parkinson's disease patients." --Doody's This book serves as a practical compendium on the management issues related to Parkinson's disease (PD). As a quick, user-friendly reference, the book covers all aspects of effectively managing PD, with discussions of symptoms, causes of PD, patient evaluation, and home care advice. Conveniently organized in bullet-point, encyclopedic format, Parkinson's Disease is the comprehensive, one-stop reference for health professionals treating patients with PD. Four key sections: Problems presents guidelines on addressing complications that occur during the disease process, including anxiety, hallucinations, depression, vision problems, and more Evaluation discusses the numerous patient evaluations required throughout the duration of the illness, such as genetic testing, brain imaging, speech and swallowing evaluation, and more Treatment presents both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment approaches for patients with PD Appendices include supplemental reading, medication tools and assessment scales, rating scales, and additional notes Nurses, primary care doctors, and associated health care professionals--from rehabilitation specialists to social workers--will find Parkinson's Disease the one reference they cannot do without.
Download or read book Parkinson s Disease written by Abraham N. Lieberman and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1993-02 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide for Parkinson patients and their caregivers that addresses the body and the spirit.
Download or read book Home Medical Guide to Coronary Artery Disease written by American College of Physicians and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2000 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the causes, symptoms and treatment of coronary artery disease. Includes question and answer section.
Download or read book Parkinson s Disease written by William J. Weiner and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2013-12-01 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third edition incorporates findings from years of intensive research. Recent innovations, including deep brain stimulation and new medications, have significantly improved the lives of people who have Parkinson's disease. Nevertheless, patients and families continue to face many challenges. They have long relied on this book for reliable advice about medical, emotional, and physical issues. Bringing this trusted guide up to date, three expert neurologists describe • New understandings gained by five years of additional research on Parkinson's disease • New focus on the importance of exercise • New information about imaging techniques such as SPECT Scan and DATScan that are aiding in the diagnosis • New findings about the genetics of the disease • Promising uses of new technologies such as tablet devices for people who have trouble communicating • Information about impulse control disorders caused by some drugs used to address the symptoms of the disease • A complete update on treatments such as medications, surgery, and more
Download or read book The British Medical Association Family Doctor Guide to Parkinson s Disease written by John M. S. Pearce and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an up-to-date reference source on Parkinson's disease, providing case histories, key points, questions, answers and practical tips for overcoming problems. It includes the latest advances in diagnosis and treatment as well as practical self-help advice and preventive measures. The book is one of a series on a wide range of medical and health issues which covers common complaints and illnesses, such as asthma and heart disease as well as more general health topics, such as nutrition and travel health. Addresses of useful organisations appear at the end of each book.
Download or read book Parkinson s Disease Treatment Guide for Physicians written by J. Eric Ahlskog and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2009 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In this book, Dr. Ahlskog provides a logical, comprehensive, and efficacious treatment approach to all aspects of this disorder. He tells the reader which drugs work best for specific problems and how to dose. Where controversies threaten to paralyze therapeutic options, he addresses these with available data, ultimately settling on those choices that can best be defended by experience and published evidence. A discussion of the role for deep brain stimulation surgery and criteria for patient selection are provided. Although focused on therapeutics, this book covers the broad needs of clinicians including diagnosing and differentiating PD from similar conditions. Testing and counseling issues are discussed in detail."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book The New Parkinson s Disease Treatment Book written by J. Eric Ahlskog, PhD, MD and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2015-08-03 with total page 545 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fundamental guide to the most effective treatments for Parkinson's Disease, from a Mayo Clinic doctor with thirty years of clinical and research experience. In this second edition follow-up to the extremely successful first edition, Dr. Ahlskog draws on thirty years of clinical experience to present the definitive guide to dealing with all aspects of Parkinson's Disease, from treatment options and side effects to the impact of the disease on caregivers and family. Dr. Ahlskog's goal is to educate patients so that they can better team up with their doctors to do battle with the disease, streamlining the decision-making process and enhancing their treatment. To do this, Dr. Ahlskog offers a gold mine of information, distilled from his years of experience treating people with Parkinson's at the Mayo Clinic. In addition to providing a comprehensive account of Parkinson's medications, this book also examines additional aspects of treatment, such as the role of nutrition, exercise, and physical therapy. Although many commendable texts have been written on the subject of Parkinson's Disease, their discussions of treatment have not been in depth. Dr. Ahlskog sifts through aspects of the disease in order to give the reader a comprehensive sense of Parkinson's and the best available treatment options. With a broader understanding of the disease and the available options, patients are able to make more informed choices, and doctors are able to provide more tailored care. This book delivers hopeful, helpful, and extensive information to all parties concerned: patients, caregivers, and doctors. The ultimate guide to symptoms and treatment, this thoroughly updated second edition is the first place patients should turn for reliable, easy-to-grasp information on Parkinson's Disease.
Download or read book Migraine and Other Headaches written by American College of Physicians and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2000 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ACP Home Medical Guides provide concise information on a wide range of health and medical topics. Fully veiled by the American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine (ACP-ASIM), each book covers a single topic or disease, providing clear and concise information in a highly accessible format. All are completely up-to-date, with the latest advances in diagnosis, treatment, self-help, and preventive measures, and are illustrated throughout with over 75 photographs, diagrams, and charts. The series is being launched with 14 titles; future topics will include a wide range of medical and general health topics ranging from depression and arthritis to menopause and nutrition.
