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Sleep Disorders in Parkinson’s Disease

Author : Chun-Feng Liu
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9789811524837
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (248 download)

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Download or read book Sleep Disorders in Parkinson’s Disease written by Chun-Feng Liu and published by Springer. This book was released on 2021-03-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on the sleep-related disorders in Parkinson's disease (PD), demonstrating that they are among the most common non-motor manifestations of PD and have a significant negative impact on quality of life. Sleep changes may also serve as markers to identify patients in the preclinical stage of PD. This book presents recent major breakthroughs related to sleep disorders in PD, such as REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD), insomnia, nocturia, restless legs syndrome and periodic limb movements, sleep disordered breathing, excessive daytime sleepiness, and circadian rhythm disorders. It also discusses the epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis, clinical implications, associated features, evaluation and management of these disorders and suggests some further research directions in these areas in order to develop neuroprotective therapies for PD. Focusing on Chinese PD patients, it addresses traditional Chinese Medicine, and compares the epidemiology and management of PD in China and Western countries to provide a frame of reference values for further studies. Further, it features numerous case reports to enable readers gain a better uderstanding of the subject matter. This comprehensive yet practical book is a valuable resource for scientists and clinicians.

Neuropsychiatric and Cognitive Changes in Parkinson's Disease and Related Movement Disorders

Author : Dag Aarsland
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1107039223
Total Pages : 311 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (7 download)

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Book Synopsis Neuropsychiatric and Cognitive Changes in Parkinson's Disease and Related Movement Disorders by : Dag Aarsland

Download or read book Neuropsychiatric and Cognitive Changes in Parkinson's Disease and Related Movement Disorders written by Dag Aarsland and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2013-08-29 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A broad and in-depth discussion of the important, but still uninformed, field of behavioral disturbances associated with Parkinson's disease.

Psychiatry of Parkinson's Disease

Author : K.P. Ebmeier
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 3805598017
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (55 download)

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Book Synopsis Psychiatry of Parkinson's Disease by : K.P. Ebmeier

Download or read book Psychiatry of Parkinson's Disease written by K.P. Ebmeier and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2012-01-06 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Psychiatric symptoms are common in the neurological and geriatric care of patients with Parkinson’s disease. This book assembles short reviews from experts in the field to chart the various psychiatric syndromes known in Parkinson’s disease, their presentation, etiology and management. Presented are special topics on epidemiology of psychiatric symptoms, affective disorders and apathy, early cognitive impairment through to dementia, visuoperceptual dysfunction, psychotic disorders, sleep disturbances, impulse disorders and sexual problems. Further, rarely discussed issues, such as the relationship between somatoform disorders and parkinsonism are reviewed. This publication is essential reading for old age psychiatrists, gerontologists and neurologists who work with patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease. In addition, health practitioners who deal with senior patients, as well as scientists who need a quick update on the progress in this important clinical field will find this volume a helpful reference.

Sleep and Movement Disorders

Author : Sudhansu Chokroverty
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199795231
Total Pages : 624 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (997 download)

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Download or read book Sleep and Movement Disorders written by Sudhansu Chokroverty and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2012-04-01 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sleep and Movement Disorders is the second edition of a successful book that was the first of its kind. Since its publication in 2002, significant progress has been made in our understanding of motor control in sleep and the relationship between sleep and movement disorders. Each editor is an authority on the subject and has assembled expert specialists for their chapter authors. The topic is very timely, the latest edition of the International classification of sleep disorders (ICSD-2, 2005) included a separate category of 'Sleep Related Movement Disorders' emphasizing the increasing awareness of sleep-related movements and the importance of recognizing sleep-related movement disorders for diagnosis, differential diagnosis and treatment. This is a comprehensive resource, including all findings from the last 8 years of research. All the previous chapters have been revised with new materials and references. Several chapters have been added to address recent advances. For instance, new sleep-related disorders have been classified and diagnosed, including catathrenia, alternating leg muscle activation (ALMA), propriospinal myoclonus (PSM) at sleep onset, faciomandibular myoclonus at sleep onset, etc. Further understanding of the pathophysiology of RLS-PLMS is addresses, as is the neurobiology of REM Behavior Disorder (RBD), predictors of neurodegenerative diseases, and so on. Sleep and Movement Disorders is divided into four major sections and subsections preceded by an introductory essay to provide perspective on the subject. The book is intended for all sleep and movement disorders specialists as well as those neurologists, internists including pulmonologists, psychiatrists, psychologists, otolaryngologists, pediatricians, neurosurgeons, dentists and family physicians who must deal with the many patients suffering from undiagnosed or underdiagnosed sleep disorders including sleep-related abnormal movements.

Sleep and Neurologic Disease

Author : Mitchell G. Miglis
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0128041129
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (28 download)

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Download or read book Sleep and Neurologic Disease written by Mitchell G. Miglis and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2017-01-17 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sleep and Neurologic Disease reviews how common neurologic illnesses, such as Parkinson’s Disease and Alzheimer’s dementia impact sleep. In addition, the book discusses how common primary sleep disorders influence neurologic diseases, such as the relationship between obstructive sleep apnea and stroke, as well as their association with various primary headache disorders and epilepsy syndromes. The utilization of sleep technology, such as polysomnography, multiple sleep latency testing, actigraphy, laboratory and CSF testing is also covered. The book is written for the practicing neurologist, sleep physician, neuroscientist, and epidemiologist studying sleep. Reviews how common neurological illnesses impact sleep and the impact sleep disorders have on neurologic disease Up-to-date, comprehensive overview written for practicing neurologists, sleep physicians, neuroscientists, and epidemiologists Includes informative discussions on sleep physiology, circadian rhythms, sleep and stroke, and treatment options for neurologists

Rapid-Eye-Movement Sleep Behavior Disorder

Author : Carlos H. Schenck
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319901524
Total Pages : 678 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (199 download)

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Book Synopsis Rapid-Eye-Movement Sleep Behavior Disorder by : Carlos H. Schenck

Download or read book Rapid-Eye-Movement Sleep Behavior Disorder written by Carlos H. Schenck and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-09-18 with total page 678 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes a sleep disorder belonging to the category of parasomnias (i.e. the sleep behavioral and experiential disorders) characterized by abnormal vocal and motor behaviors in the context of vivid dreams and loss of the customary muscle atonia during the stage of sleep called REM sleep. REM-atonia - one of the defining features of REM sleep, along with rapid-eye-movements and a highly activated brain state - serves a protective function, preventing the dreamer from acting-out dreams and becoming injured. REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) was first described in 1986 by Schenck and colleagues; since then the understanding of the condition has increased exponentially, also pointing out its strong association with the development of neurodegenerative disorders characterized by alpha synuclein deposition, such as Parkinson’s disease, Dementia with Lewy bodies, and Multiple System Atrophy. Furthermore, RBD is now considered one of the earliest markers of ongoing alpha synuclein neurodegeneration, and provides a window of opportunity for testing disease modifying therapies that may slow down or halt the progression of these disorders for which there is currently no cure. Additionally, RBD is today known to be present in more than 50% of patients with narcolepsy-cataplexy, and can also be triggered by the most commonly prescribed antidepressant medications (e.g. SSRIs, venlafaxine). RBD has been documented as occurring, with variable frequency, with virtually every category of neurologic disease and has also helped expand the field of dream research. The volume Editors have pioneered scientific and clinical advances in the field and, partnering with leading sleep clinicians and researchers on this book, have produced an invaluable guide to specialists in sleep medicine, neurology, psychiatry and psychology. There are also strong contributions in this book by leading basic science researchers, and so this book should also appeal to neuroscientists. As stated in the book, "RBD is situated at a strategic and busy crossroads of sleep medicine and the neurosciences. RBD offers great breadth and depth of research opportunities, including extensive inter-disciplinary and multinational research opportunities...RBD is an 'experiment of Nature' in which knowledge from the study of motor-behavioral dyscontrol during REM sleep, with dream-enactment, has cast a broad and powerful light on a multitude of Central Nervous System disturbances, their evolution, and their comorbidities."

Sleep Disorders and Sleep Deprivation

Author : Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309101115
Total Pages : 425 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Sleep Disorders and Sleep Deprivation written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2006-10-13 with total page 425 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clinical practice related to sleep problems and sleep disorders has been expanding rapidly in the last few years, but scientific research is not keeping pace. Sleep apnea, insomnia, and restless legs syndrome are three examples of very common disorders for which we have little biological information. This new book cuts across a variety of medical disciplines such as neurology, pulmonology, pediatrics, internal medicine, psychiatry, psychology, otolaryngology, and nursing, as well as other medical practices with an interest in the management of sleep pathology. This area of research is not limited to very young and old patientsâ€"sleep disorders reach across all ages and ethnicities. Sleep Disorders and Sleep Deprivation presents a structured analysis that explores the following: Improving awareness among the general public and health care professionals. Increasing investment in interdisciplinary somnology and sleep medicine research training and mentoring activities. Validating and developing new and existing technologies for diagnosis and treatment. This book will be of interest to those looking to learn more about the enormous public health burden of sleep disorders and sleep deprivation and the strikingly limited capacity of the health care enterprise to identify and treat the majority of individuals suffering from sleep problems.

Disorders of Sleep and Wakefulness in Parkinson's Disease

Author : Lana Chahine
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323673759
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (236 download)

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Book Synopsis Disorders of Sleep and Wakefulness in Parkinson's Disease by : Lana Chahine

Download or read book Disorders of Sleep and Wakefulness in Parkinson's Disease written by Lana Chahine and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2019-09-11 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Patients with Parkinson’s disease commonly struggle with sleep disorders that which negatively affect their quality of life. Sleep Considerations in the Management of Parkinson's Disease provides a comprehensive overview of common sleep issues and related topics in in this complex field. Each chapter begins with a case that describes a typical scenario related to a sleep problem in Parkinson’s disease, followed by a discussion of both the sleep problem and the specifics of the case, providing practical, real-world information to help you provide better patient care. Includes concise chapters authored by Dr. Lana Chahine, each carefully reviewed and supplemented by expert contributors in the specific field. Addresses a wide variety of topics including sleep-onset insomnia, nocturnal manifestations of anxiety disorders, REM sleep behavior disorder, restless legs syndrome and periodic limb movements, and excessive daytime sleepiness. Consolidates today's available information and experience in this important area into one convenient resource.

Sleep Disorders in Neurology

Author : Sebastiaan Overeem
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 9781444315165
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (151 download)

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Book Synopsis Sleep Disorders in Neurology by : Sebastiaan Overeem

Download or read book Sleep Disorders in Neurology written by Sebastiaan Overeem and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-03-26 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Formulate treatment plans with confidence when you consult SleepDisorders in Neurology, a helpful overview of both common andrare neurological disorders that are frequently accompanied bysignificant sleep disturbances. This concise guide explains when toconsult a sleep specialist in managing a particular sleep disorderand draws on the expertise of neurologists who specialize in thedisorders under discussion. This practical guide is fullyillustrated and easily digested, providing a counterpoint to largeencyclopedic reference volumes. The authors take you from historytaking and diagnostic testing, to pharmacological andnon-pharmacological treatment options, and are joined by diseasesub-specialists in the chapters on disease specific sleepdisturbances and the effects of common neurological medications onsleep. This book is essential for sleep medicine specialists, as wellas for clinicians and health care professionals not specificallytrained in sleep medicine, but who nevertheless need to manageneurologically damaged patients with increasingly recognizedsleep-wake disturbances.

A Synopsis of Parkinson's Disease

Author : Md, Frcpc, Frcp (hon), Abdul Qayyum Rana
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 9535112295
Total Pages : 233 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (351 download)

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Book Synopsis A Synopsis of Parkinson's Disease by : Md, Frcpc, Frcp (hon), Abdul Qayyum Rana

Download or read book A Synopsis of Parkinson's Disease written by Md, Frcpc, Frcp (hon), Abdul Qayyum Rana and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2014-03-26 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Parkinsons disease is a disabling neurological condition with both motor and non-motor symptoms for which no cure is available at this stage. This book is unique in covering the most important topics related to Parkinsons disease. Current research and updates about some non-motor symptoms, as well as surgical treatment of Parkinsons disease, in addition to the long term complications of pharmacological treatments have been presented. This book can be used by physicians, researchers and neuroscientists who want to learn new information about these topics related to Parkinsons disease. Authors of the individual chapters are well known in their fields and the book has been edited by a world renowned Parkinsons disease expert.

Restless Legs Syndrome/Willis Ekbom Disease

Author : Mauro Manconi
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 1493967770
Total Pages : 287 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (939 download)

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Book Synopsis Restless Legs Syndrome/Willis Ekbom Disease by : Mauro Manconi

Download or read book Restless Legs Syndrome/Willis Ekbom Disease written by Mauro Manconi and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-05-07 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Due to the fact that Restless Legs Syndrome/Willis-Ekbom Disease is usually a chronic condition, this book aims to provide physicians with the necessary tools for the long-term management of patients with RLS. The first part of the book addresses the various comorbidities and long-term consequences of RLS on life quality, sleep, cognitive, psychiatric and cardiovascular systems, while the second part focuses on the management of long-term treatment and the drug-induced complications in primary RLS and in special populations. Written by experts in the field, this practical resource offers a high-quality, long-term management of RLS for neurologists, sleep clinicians, pulmonologists and other healthcare professionals.

Parkinson's Disease and Nonmotor Dysfunction

Author : Ronald F. Pfeiffer
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1592598595
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (925 download)

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Book Synopsis Parkinson's Disease and Nonmotor Dysfunction by : Ronald F. Pfeiffer

Download or read book Parkinson's Disease and Nonmotor Dysfunction written by Ronald F. Pfeiffer and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-11-10 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Parkinson’s Disease and Nonmotor Dysfunction fills a major gap in the current rapidly growing body of knowledge concerning Parkinson’s disease. Drs. Pfeiffer and Bodis-Wollner have correctly perceived that many nonmotor features of Parkinson’s disease are given insufficient attention in the medical literature. Unfortunately, they are often also given insufficient attention by the practicing neurologists who see these patients. As recently pointed out, there is clearly much more to Parkinson’s disease than depletion of the nigrostriatal dopamine system (1). Parkinson’s disease (not just m- tiple system atrophy) is a multisystem disorder, both pathologically and in its clinical manifestations. This is clearly true for the various motor system abnormalities, which are not fully corrected by dopamine replacement therapy strategies, but also for the nonmotor system abnormalities that are the subject of this volume. Although recently there has been increased awareness of the cognitive, psychiatric, and sleep disorders commonly associated with Parkinson’s disease, many of their manifestations remain under-recognized and their importance in managing patients is underestimated. Even less attention is paid to the myriad of other nonmotor disturbances that plague these patients. For example, among the autonomic disorders, although orthostatic hypotension is well recognized, it is usually attributed to dopaminergic medications rather than to effects of the underlying disease. Urologic disorders are also very familiar in these patients, but may not be properly understood or well managed.

The Parasomnias and Other Sleep-Related Movement Disorders

Author : Michael J. Thorpy
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1139485725
Total Pages : 361 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (394 download)

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Book Synopsis The Parasomnias and Other Sleep-Related Movement Disorders by : Michael J. Thorpy

Download or read book The Parasomnias and Other Sleep-Related Movement Disorders written by Michael J. Thorpy and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2010-06-10 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first authoritative review on the parasomnias - disorders that cause abnormal behavior during sleep - this book contains many topics never before covered in detail. The behaviors associated with parasomnias may lead to injury of the patient or bed-partner, and may have forensic implications. These phenomena are common but often unrecognized, misdiagnosed, or ignored in clinical practice. With increasing awareness of abnormal behaviors in sleep, the book fulfils the need for in-depth descriptions of clinical and research aspects of these disorders, including differential diagnosis, pathophysiology, morbidity, and functional consequences of each condition, where known. Appropriate behavioral and pharmacological treatments are addressed in detail. There are authoritative sections on disorders of arousal, parasomnias usually associated with REM sleep, sleep-related movement disorders and other variants, and therapy of parasomnias. Sleep specialists, neurologists, psychiatrists, psychologists and other healthcare professionals with an interest in sleep disorders will find this book essential reading.

Sleep Neurology

Author : Lourdes M. DelRosso
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030543595
Total Pages : 309 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (35 download)

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Download or read book Sleep Neurology written by Lourdes M. DelRosso and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-11-12 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical text provides knowledge of the basic neuroscience of sleep and sleep disorders as they interrelate with various neurologic conditions. Chapters in the first section cover neural networks involved in normal sleep processes, including dreams and memory. Also discussed are how these neural networks interact in various sleep stages and sleep disorders, such as sleep related movement disorders. The book's second section explores the pathophysiology of sleep disorders in the spectrum of neurologic conditions in both adults and children. This includes sleep changes in patients with dementia, seizures, headaches, and stroke, and other common neurologic disorders. Sleep Neurology fills an important gap in the sleep medicine literature by providing the underpinnings of sleep disorders and will be of great value to students, residents, and clinicians.

Diagnosis and Management in Parkinson's Disease

Author : Colin R Martin
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0128159472
Total Pages : 784 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (281 download)

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Download or read book Diagnosis and Management in Parkinson's Disease written by Colin R Martin and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2020-08-13 with total page 784 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Diagnosis and Management in Parkinson's Disease: The Neuroscience of Parkinson’s, Volume 1 provides a single source of material covering different scientific domains of neuropathology underlying this condition. The book covers a wide range of subjects and unravels the complex relationships between genetics, molecular biology, pharmaceutical chemistry, neurobiology, imaging, assessments, and treatment regimens. It fills a much-needed gap as a "one-stop" synopsis of everything concerning the neurology and neuroscience related to Parkinson’s disease, from chemicals and cells to individuals. The book is an invaluable resource for neuroscientists, neurologists, and anyone in the field. Offers the most comprehensive coverage of a broad range of topics related to Parkinson's disease Serves as a foundational collection for neuroscientists and neurologists on the biology of disease and brain dysfunction Contains in each chapter an abstract, key facts, mini dictionary of terms, and summary points to aid in understanding Features preclinical and clinical studies to help researchers map out key areas for research and further clinical recommendations Serves as a "one-stop" source for everything you need to know about Parkinson’s disease

Sleep Disorders

Author : Pasquale Montagna
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0444534822
Total Pages : 560 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (445 download)

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Download or read book Sleep Disorders written by Pasquale Montagna and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2012-11-27 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sleep Disorders II covers various aspects of sleep disorders. These include the different classification of sleep disorders, the genetic influences of sleep disorders, abnormality in the sleeping pattern, and the circadian rhythm sleep disorder. A sleep disorder is a medical disorder that affects the sleeping patterns of humans (and sometimes animals). The disruptions in sleep can be caused by different factors, such as teeth grinding, night terrors, and the like. The book also discusses different perspectives on insomnia and hypersomnia. According to the International Classification of Sleep Disorders, insomnia is a sleep that is low in quality or a difficulty in sleeping. On the other hand, hypersomnia is a sleeping disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) or prolonged nighttime sleep. The book discusses narcolepsy, a syndrome that is characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness that is associated with cataplexy and other REM sleep phenomena. The different medicines for this disease are also discussed. People who are practicing neurology and internal medicine, especially those in pulmonary, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, renal and endocrine specialties, will find this book valuable. * A comprehensive resource for the study of sleep science, sleep medicine, and sleep disorders * Fascinating noninvasive neuroimaging studies that demonstrate marked changes during different sleep states * A state-of-the-art reference that summarizes the clinical features and management of many of the neurological manifestations of sleep disorders

Non-Motor Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease

Author : K. Ray Chaudhuri
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0199684243
Total Pages : 517 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (996 download)

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Download or read book Non-Motor Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease written by K. Ray Chaudhuri and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2014 with total page 517 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) are known to suffer from motor symptoms of the disease, but they also experience non-motor symptoms (NMS) that are often present before diagnosis or that inevitably emerge with disease progression. The motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease have been extensively researched, and effective clinical tools for their assessment and treatment have been developed and are readily available. In contrast, researchers have only recently begun to focus on the NMS of Parkinson's Disease, which are poorly recognized and inadequately treated by clinicians. The NMS of PD have a significant impact on patient quality of life and mortality and include neuropsychiatric, sleep-related, autonomic, gastrointestinal, and sensory symptoms. While some NMS can be improved with currently available treatments, others may be more refractory and will require research into novel (non-dopaminergic) drug therapies for the future. Edited by members of the UK Parkinson's Disease Non-Motor Group (PD-NMG) and with contributions from international experts, this new edition summarizes the current understanding of NMS symptoms in Parkinson's disease and points the way towards future research.