Diagnosis & Management of Parkinson's Disease, 2nd ed. [Hardcover]

Cheryl H. Waters (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1999 | ISBN-10: 1884735533 | ISBN-13: 978-1884735530 | Edition: 2nd

This text is designed to provide the practicing clinician with a clear understanding of the concepts involved in effective management of this disease. The text reviews diagnosis of Parkinson's disease and how to differentiate it from disorders that mimic it. Pharmacologic management is the main focus of the book, with detailed information provided on the efficacy of the newly available drug therapies for the treatment of Parkinson's disease. Surgical treatment options are also reviewed, including patient-selection criteria.

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About the Author

Cheryl H. Waters, MD is Professor of Clinical Neurology at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and Chief of Clinical and Practice Services at the Division of Movement Disorders at the Neurological Institute of New York.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 233 pages
• Publisher: Professional Communications; 2nd edition (January 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1884735533
• ISBN-13: 978-1884735530
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 4.2 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,457,006 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Understanding Whats Happening, October 28, 2011

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This review is from: Diagnosis and Management of Parkinson's Disease (Paperback)

Dr. Waters has written a very accessible and useful book for understanding most symptoms of Parkinson's Disease. This book helped my family care for my father by helping us to ask good questions, avoid useless treatments and apply effective strategies. She is very thorough, clear and concise.

5.0 out of 5 stars Accessible and Helpful, December 22, 2011

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This review is from: Diagnosis and Management of Parkinson's Disease (Paperback)

This sixth edition book published by Dr. Waters is a great tool for understanding diagnosis and Parkinson's Disease management. The Etiology (Section 4) and Diagnosis (Section 7) sections were especially interesting to read and remarkably concise given the breadth of topics she discusses.

Above all, it is current and well-organized. Small and portable, the book is chock-full of helpful diagrams, acronyms/mnemonic devices, and figures that translate difficult technical concepts into accessible reference, even for a non-clinician. My copy now has many stickies, highlights, and dovetails as I will frequently return to reference Section 8-medications, Section 9-complications, and Section 10-alternative therapies/management.