Description: Non-motor Parkinson's Disease is a burgeoning area of the movement disorders field, as patients increasingly live longer and encounter more late-stage symptoms. The spectrum of non-motor manifestations spans much of the body, with non-motor features occurring in all stages of the disease. Identification of symptoms is key for preserving quality of life and successful treatment. This is a practical manual on all aspects of pre-motor and non-motor manifestations of Parkinson's. The genetic causes of non-motor symptoms are detailed and methods of patient evaluation summarized. Topics such as autonomic and sexual dysfunction, mood disorders, and drug-induced symptoms of non-motor Parkinson's are covered in depth. This is an essential resource for movement disorder specialists, neurologists and other clinicians involved in caring for those with Parkinson's disease.
Brief description: Néstor Gálvez-Jiménez is Chairman of the Department of Neurology, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL, USA.
Review Quotes: 'This book is well written and reliable with trustworthy resources. As a clinician, I found about half the book useful for daily practice and the other half more geared toward current research in the field. Together, it presents a comprehensive review of the subject.' Patricia Graese, Doody's Reviews