An optimistic guide from an expert author and the world authority on Parkinson's disease. Worldwide, there are more than 10 million people living with Parkinson's disease (PD). In the US alone, approximately one million Americans live with PD and approximately 60,000 more are diagnosed each year. Internationally renowned as both a neurologist and a leading researcher, Dr. Okun has been referred to as "the voice" of these patients and a world authority on Parkinson's disease. His positive and optimistic approach has helped countless people manage their symptoms and achieve happiness despite them. This approach, detailed in his new book, Living with Parkinson's Disease, is a critical resource for Parkinson's disease patients and their families. Presented in a friendly and easy-to-understand way, this book addresses PD-related issues and symptoms along with emerging therapies. In each chapter, Dr. Okun offers patients the necessary tools to manage their disease and to ultimately find joy and fulfilment in their lives.

Living with Parkinson's Disease: A Complete Guide for Patients and Caregivers

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Okun MD, Michael

Malaty MD, Irene A.

Deeb MD, Wissam

Diets & Weight Loss

Robert Rose

"Derived from the National Parkinson Foundation's website column "Ask the Doctor" this book answers frequently asked questions about Parkinson's disease in depth. Useful for caregivers, family members, and individuals living with PD, Ask the Doctor About Parkinson's Disease informs, empowers, and reassures readers with solutions and advice to their most pressing concerns. No topic is too simple or too complex. Written by two of the most recognized experts in the field, Drs. Okun and Fernandez answer questions in easy-to-understand language and address topics such as:
<ul>
<li> Is Parkinson's disease hereditary? </li>
<li> Can stem cells cure Parkinson's disease? </li>
<li> Why don't the drugs work for my walking problem? </li>
<li> Why is a virus safe as a treatment for Parkinson's disease? </li>
<li> Is there a drug that protects against the disease's progression? </li>
<li> I have all the symptoms of PD but no tremor, can I still have the disease? </li>
<li> And much more</li>
</ul>
Ask the Doctor About Parkinson's Disease is the perfect reference for individuals living PD, or for loved ones too embarrassed to ask questions."

Ask the Doctor About Parkinson's Disease

Diseases & Physical Ailments

Demos Health

"This book provides the busy clinician with a quick, symptom-based guide to the clinical presentation, diagnosis, work-up, and management of the most common types of movement disorders encountered in clinical practice, including Parkinson's disease, chorea, dystonia, myoclonus, and ataxia. Written in expanded outline format, with frequent diagnostic and therapeutic algorithms, tables, and scales, it is an essential guide for clinicians faced with patients with movement disorders.
A Practical Approach to Movement Disorders is a welcome departure from the typical lengthy, disease-based hardbound texts ill suited for the busy clinician. Practical yet authoritative, this fit-in-your-coat-pocket guide begins with a comprehensive description of the different presentations of movement disorders. It then details the medical, surgical, and non-pharmacological approaches, including speech and swallowing therapy and physical and occupational therapy.
Key features include:
<ul>
<li>Symptom-based, rather than disease-based, chapters</li>
<li>A focus on the most common movement disorders</li>
<li>A unique section on the neurological aspects of deep brain stimulation (DBS)</li>
<li>Dozens of diagnostic and management pearls </li>
<li>Suggested readings for each chapter</li>
</ul>
Handy and comprehensive, A Practical Approach to Movement Disorders is the only guide for busy clinicians needing quick information on movement disorders."

A Practical Approach to Movement Disorders: Diagnosis and Medical and Surgical Management

Medical Books

Rodriguez MD, Ramon L.

Skidmore MD, Frank M.

Medicine

Demos Medical

Preparing for the Neurology Boards, recertification, or the AAN's RITE® Residency In-Service Training Exam can be daunting, years of study, training, and volumes of material to be processed, organized, and distilled for ready recall when the moment arrives. It may seem impossible to retain so much information. However, the completely revised and expanded Second Edition of this unique, easy-to-use bestselling review guide gives you all the tools you need to tie it all together no additional texts needed. 
And with Ultimate Review for the Neurology Boards you have free web support including: access to online cases, flashcards, and a medications data bank. Free access when you register with the password included in the book. 
The book breaks down the field of neurology into 24 chapters covering all subjects on the neurology boards including child and adult psychiatry, neuropsychiatry, and neurophysiology. Using an expanded outline format and innovative heading hierarchy for in-depth or rapid review, the topics are arranged so that you will read the easiest-to-remember first and the most-likely-to-be-forgotten last. 
Every chapter has been brought up-to-date to reflect current science and practice and includes information on: pivotal trials, new medications and treatments, diagnostic criteria, genetic disorders, and AAN guidelines. Complete your study on the web with the hundreds of cases, flashcards, and images. The Expanded Second Edition Features: <ul>
<li>24 thoroughly updated chapters covering all subjects on the neurology boards</li> <li>A new Mini-Atlas of EEG tracings to hone proficiency in interpretation</li> <li>More NB (nota bene) items throughout flag must-know high-yield information</li> <li>More diagrams, illustrations, and tables to solidify concepts, streamline dense material, and enhance learning</li> <li>Additional Notes page the end of each chapter for personal annotations</li> <li>Are You Really Ready? - completely new practice test with questions, answers, and explanations to gauge preparedness</li> <li>Free access to enhanced web features and new case modules to extend and reinforce the material in the bookUltimate Review for the Neurology Boards is a must-have for residents preparing for boards or studying for the RITE exam, and for neurologists preparing for recertification. The Second Edition continues to deliver the Ultimate in high-yield board review, in print and on the web.</li>
</ul>

Ultimate Review for the Neurology Boards

Fernandez MD, Hubert

Eisenchenk MD, Stephan

"Written by the dystonia team at the University of Florida Movement Disorders Center, this book is designed as a practical and complete guide to the integrated management of the dystonia patient. It provides a current understanding of this common but often poorly appreciated condition and a framework for delivering comprehensive multi and intra-disciplinary care. Individual chapters review medical and surgical strategies, botulinum toxin therapy, and programming issues for deep brain stimulators. The remainder of the book is devoted to the important role of health professionals from various disciplines and what the physician needs to know to direct a successful long-term care team for dystonia patients. Features include: 
<ul>
<li>Emphasis on a multi-disciplinary team approach to long-term management </li>
<li>Coverage of both adult and pediatric patients </li>
<li>Pearls and practical points within each chapter to guide the practitioner </li>
<li>Lists of resources and referral information for patients, families, and medical teams</li>
</ul>"

The Dystonia Patient: A Guide to Practical Management

Demos Medical Publishing

Preparing for the Neurology Boards, recertification, or the AAN's RITE® Residency In-Service Training Exam can be daunting with years of study, training, and volumes of material to be processed, organized, and distilled for ready recall when the moment arrives. It may seem impossible to retain so much information. This new study pack combining the bestselling review guide Ultimate Review for the Neurology Boards with the Ultimate Review for the Neurology Boards: Question and Answer Companion gives you all the tools you need to tie it all together.  Use the bestselling Ultimate Review for the Neurology Boards text for a complete neurology refresher course, then test yourself with the Ultimate Q&A Companion to be sure you have retained all the material that you are likely to encounter on exam day. Enjoy Free Access to the Ultimate Neurology website with hundreds of cases, flashcards, and images for further study. Master the boards with the œultimate” study package.  Ultimate Review for the Neurology Boards Study Pack Includes: Question and Answer Companion  Q&A review of all topics contained on the neurology board exam, including psychiatry Contains over 450 questions with clear concise answers and explanations, plus a mock board exam with 125 additional questions and answers for self-testing Questions are arranged by topics and also in random order to simulate a real test High-yield information section for quick last-minute review of essential facts Includes illustrated cased-based questions  Ultimate Review for the Neurology Boards, Second Edition  24 thoroughly updated chapters covering all subjects on the neurology boards A new Mini-Atlas of EEG tracings to hone proficiency in interpretation NB (nota bene) items throughout flag must-know high-yield information More diagrams, illustrations, and tables to solidify concepts, streamline dense material, and enhance learning  Additional Notes page the end of each chapter for personal annotations Are You Really Ready" completely new practice test with questions, answers, and explanations to gauge test day preparedness

Ultimate Review for the Neurology Boards: Complete Study Pack (Set)

Hwynn DO, Nelson

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