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Parkinson's Disease For Dummies
by Michele Tagliati Jo HorneMaintain a take-charge attitude and live your life to the fullest with Parkinson's Whether the diagnosis is yours or that of a loved one, Parkinson's Disease for Dummies contains everything you need to know about living with this disease. This book is an easy-to-understand, straightforward, and sometimes humorous guide that offers proven techniques for coping with daily issues, finding the right doctors, and providing care as the disease progresses. This user-friendly guide helps you navigate you through the important steps toward taking charge of your condition. You aren't alone—inside, you'll discover proven coping skills and first-hand advice, along with practical tools that will help you navigate the treatment journey. In classic, compassionate Dummies style, Parkinson's Disease For Dummies will answer all your questions, and guide you through the process of finding your own answers as well. Keep your mind sharp, stay in shape, and keep your stress under control Life a full and satisfying life after a Parkinson's diagnosis Get the most current information on Parkinson's medications and treatments Learn the best ways to support loved ones living with Parkinson's With updates on the latest in alternative treatments, dementia, and young onset PD, Parkinson's Disease for Dummies is here to show you how you can keep a positive attitude and lead an active, productive life.
Parkinson's Disease Management through ICT: The REMPARK Approach (River Publishers Series In Biomedical Engineering Is A Series Of Comprehensive Academic And Professional Books Which Focus On The Engineering And Mathematics In Medicine And Biology. The Series Presents Innovative Experimental Science And Technological Development In The Biomedical Field As Well As Clinical Application Of New Developments. Books Published In The Series Include Research Monographs,)
by Joan Cabestany Àngels BayésParkinson's Disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that manifests with motor and non-motor symptoms. PD treatment is symptomatic and tries to alleviate the associated symptoms through an adjustment of the medication. As the disease is evolving and this evolution is patient specific, it could be very difficult to properly manage the disease.The current available technology (electronics, communication, computing, etc.), correctly combined with wearables, can be of great use for obtaining and processing useful information for both clinicians and patients allowing them to become actively involved in their condition.Parkinson's Disease Management through ICT: The REMPARK Approach presents the work done, main results and conclusions of the REMPARK project (2011 – 2015) funded by the European Union under contract FP7-ICT-2011-7-287677. REMPARK system was proposed and developed as a real Personal Health Device for the Remote and Autonomous Management of Parkinson’s Disease, composed of different levels of interaction with the patient, clinician and carers, and integrating a set of interconnected sub-systems: sensor, auditory cueing, Smartphone and server. The sensor subsystem, using embedded algorithmics, is able to detect the motor symptoms associated with PD in real time. This information, sent through the Smartphone to the REMPARK server, is used for an efficient management of the disease.
Parkinson's Disease and Nonmotor Dysfunction
by Ivan Bodis-Wollner Ronald F. PfeifferThe first edition of Parkinson's Disease and Nonmotor Dysfunction was published in 2005 to provide a source of detailed information that could be readily accessed by the practicing physician. The widely praised first edition described and explained these nonmotor features that had at that point received insufficient attention both in the medical and in the lay literature. Since the publication of the first edition, awareness and knowledge of the nonmotor features of PD has dramatically expanded, calling for a new edition of this important title. Timely, fully updated and expanded, Parkinson's Disease and Nonmotor Dysfunction, Second Edition, offers a state-of-the-art overview of the topic from the same talented group of experienced researchers and clinicians who were the driving force behind the first edition. Importantly, a range of additional aspects of nonmotor dysfunction in PD -- such as dermatological, vestibular, and dental dysfunction -- have been included in this second edition, which remains subdivided into five diverse domains: Behavioral abnormalities, autonomic dysfunction, sleep-related dysfunction, sensory dysfunction, and other aspects of PD such as oculomotor dysfunction, fatigue, and maxillofacial issues. An invaluable contribution to the literature in movement disorders, this revised and expanded collection of contributions by an even larger contingent of superbly knowledgeable authors will further increase awareness of the manifold contributions that nonmotor features may make to the collective clinical picture experienced by the patient with PD.
Parkinson's Disease and Quality of Life
by Lucien Côté Lola L. Sprinzeles Robin Elliott Austin H. KutscherLearn to handle the problems that Parkinson's patients faceThrough Parkinson's Disease and Quality of Life, you will discover common problem areas seen in patients with Parkinson's disease. This book explores problems that interfere with functional independence of patients and gives examples of occupational therapy intervention and treatment techniques. Parkinson's Disease and Quality of Life boldly deals with many seldom talked about real-life issues facing people with Parkinson's disease, including continued sexual intimacy and urinary incontinence. Although these issues may not be curable, this book provides you with effective treatments through data and case studies. Parkinson's Disease and Quality of Life offers caregivers a step-by-step plan to get organized. It includes a plan to put together a workbook of all relevant information, as well as tips on how to safeguard every room for a Parkinson's disease patient. This book helps remind you that the families of the patient must not be forgotten and that they can get the help they need through support groups, community resources, and from professional staffing such as nurses and aides. Parkinson's Disease and Quality of Life will assist you in helping your patients by: using music therapy to help calm patients realizing the legal impact of Parkinson's disease by discussing living wills, health care proxies, durable power of attorney, and revocable and irrevocable trusts with your clients discovering that cognitive changes, dementia, and depression can complicate the treatment of the disease and be more disabling than the loss of motor function exploring the nursing home as a viable options for clients as well as their familiesParkinson's Disease and Quality of Life also brings to light the important subject of knowing the patients insurance policies and working out contingency plans, like living wills, before they are needed. This book gives you much-needed information on accessing benefits for Parkinson's patients, including medicare, social security, Veteran's benefits, and much more. Parkinson's Disease and Quality of Life is full of methods and ideas to improve the lives of the Parkinson's patient as well as their families.
Parkinson's Disease and the Family: A New Guide (The Harvard University Press Family Health Guides #2)
by Nutan Sharma Elaine RichmanToo often, with Parkinson's disease, a loved one serves as medical interpreter, patient advocate, and caregiver. Sharma and Richman draw on the latest research and clinical practice techniques to offer valuable suggestions for managing patient care and, perhaps more important, for healing the family unit.
Parkinson's Disease in the Older Patient
by Dr Jeremy R Playfer John Hindle"Parkinson's Disease in the Older Patient, Second Edition" has been fully revised, updated and expanded to include new treatments and entirely new chapters. This authoritative text is written by recognised national specialists in the field and provides accessible, easy-to-read information. The practical and versatile approach comprehensively covers all aspects of treatment, and although it focuses on the older patient, it is also highly relevant for younger patient groups with an emphasis on multidisciplinary assessment and management. Detailed information on the aetiology and pathogenesis of the condition, drug and surgical treatments, sleep disturbances, quality of life and careers is now included, along with the more prevalent older patient issues such as neuropsychiatric disturbances, speech and swallowing problems, balance and falls, and autonomic disturbances. The updates also include new advice on the management and services in primary care, linked to the recent NICE guidelines.With official endorsement from The Parkinson's Disease Academy of the British Geriatrics Society, this new edition is highly recommended for general practitioners, geriatricians, neurologists and psychiatrists. Physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, dieticians, and psychologists will also find it invaluable. It is suitable for general and specialist nurses, and will be of great use to researchers with an interest in Parkinson's disease.
Parkinson's Disease: A Complete Guide for Patients and Families (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book)
by William J. Weiner Lisa M. Shulman Anthony E. LangThe 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
Parkinson's Disease: Clinican's Desk Reference (Clinician's Desk Reference Series)
by Donald Grosset Hubert Fernandez Katherine Grosset Michael OkunThis books’ coverage ranges from incidence, diagnosis, investigation, drug treatments, non-motor features of Parkinson’s Disease, assessment scales and surgical intervention, to the role of nurses, physio– and occupational therapists, speech/language pathologists, dieticians, and to the use of complementary medicine.
Parkinson's Disease: Genetics and Pathogenesis
by Ted M. DawsonAn authoritative collection of recent breakthroughs in Parkinson's Disease (PD) research, Parkinson's Disease: Genetics and Pathogenesis spans key findings on the mechanisms of neurodegeneration and the role of specific genes that may lead to improved therapies for PD. The book reviews the major aspects of the disease including motoric and patholog
Parkinson's Disease: Non-Motor and Non-Dopaminergic Features
by C. Warren Olanow Fabrizio Stocchi Anthony E. LangParkinson's Disease has traditionally been seen as a movement disorder, and diagnosed by the development of tremor. However, we are beginning to understand that the disease manifests itself in many ways, and that earlier diagnosis might be possible through non-tremor symptoms. This textbook aims to tell the full story of non-motor and non-dopaminergic features of Parkinson's Disease.
Parkinson's and Alzheimer's Today: About Neurodegeneration and its Therapy
by Lars P. KlimaschewskiThis non-fiction book informs those interested in neuroscience and medicine about the latest findings on the therapy of neurodegeneration with a focus on Alzheimer's dementia and Parkinson's disease. What happens in the brain when we are ageing? How does neuronal cell death occur when we become forgetful? Which new therapies are available to combat the death of brain cells?Supported by illustrative drawings, Lars P. Klimaschewski presents the latest developments in neurobiological ageing research in an understandable way and reports exciting news from the Alzheimer's and Parkinson's laboratories worldwide. On his personal website klimasbrainblog.com, Lars P. Klimaschewski provides up-to-date and in-depth information on the book.
Parkinsonism and the Environment (Molecular and Integrative Toxicology)
by Nikolay M. Filipov“The book is comprised of individual reviews with the common goal of providing up-to-date state of the knowledge information on the role the environment plays in the pathogenesis of parkinsonism. The reviews focus on recent advances in the quest of deciphering the molecular and cellular mechanisms of parkinsonian dysfunction, highlight specific emerging dopaminergic toxicants and an alternative experimental model to study the link between environmental exposures and parkinsonism, and provide an update from epidemiological and experimental points of view related to the pesticide exposures and parkinsonism/Parkinson’s Disease association. Foremost experts in their respective fields are the senior authors on each chapter and the book fills a critical void that now exists as a book of similar nature has not been published in the last 15 years. Researchers and clinicians with an interest in Parkinson's Disease and related disorders, as well as toxicologists, graduate students, and the general public who are interested in the contribution of environmental factors to neurological dysfunction are among the readership for this book.”
Parlem de càncer: Més de 50 respostes als principals dubtes
by Manel EstellerL'autor de No sóc el meu ADN desemmascara les faules i els falsos mites sobre la malaltia més comuna del nostre temps: el càncer. Autoritat mundial en la matèria, Manel Esteller, ens explica que la millor manera de fer front al càncer és conèixer-lo i desemmascara tots els mites que hi ha entorn seu a la vegada que revela, amb una prosa senzilla i clara, tots els dubtes sobre aquesta malaltia. El càncer es pot contagiar? El meu estil de vida o el lloc on treballo poden influir perquè arribi a tenir càncer? Manel Esteller respon aquestes i moltes altres preguntes en aquest llibre clau per conèixer i entendre els mecanismes d'aquesta malaltia. «Aquest és un llibre sobre tu. I sobre mi. I sobre les nostres famílies i els nostres amics. I sobre el desconegut amb qui ens creuem al carrer. Perquè tots emmalaltim i un nombre gens menyspreable de nosaltres tindrem càncer. I llavors ens assaltaran preguntes i dubtes. En aquest llibre trobaràs les respostes i les esperances que ens dona la ciència més rigorosa. Fem-nos preguntes i contestem-les sense por»Dr. Manel Esteller
Parodontologie
by D. Steenberghe W. Beertsen M. Quirynen U. VeldenVeel voorkomende gebitsproblemen vinden hun oorsprong in ziekten van de tandomgevende weefsels, het kaakbot en de orale mucosa. In Parodontologie is de meest actuele wetenschappelijke informatie op dit gebied samengebracht, met focus op de etiologie, de pathogenese en de behandeling van parodontale ontstekingen en de betekenis van deze aandoeningen voor mond- en algemene gezondheid. Dit leerboek onderscheidt zich van andere uitgaven over parodontologie doordat de auteurs de wetenschappelijke informatie zo vertalen dat nieuw verworven kennis direct in de klinische praktijk kan worden toegepast. Daarbij laten de internationaal erkende auteurs ruimte voor discussie, indien over bepaalde zaken consensus ontbreekt. Het boek geeft een compleet overzicht van parodontologische aandoeningen door niet alleen plaque-gerelateerde maar ook de niet-plaquegerelateerde problemen te bespreken. Daarnaast wordt aandacht besteed aan orale implantaten en hun omgevende weefsels.
Parodontologie in de Praktijk
by J. P. HoeveEen gezond parodontium is het fundament voor succesvolle restauratieve tandheelkunde. Zo ontstond bij de auteur, Jan van Hoeve - zelf tandarts - de belangstelling voor parodontologie. Om het resultaat van zijn handelen op langere termijn te kunnen beoordelen, heeft hij vanaf het begin van zijn praktijk in 1970 zo veel mogelijk patiënten klinisch, röntgenologisch en fotografisch gedocumenteerd.De casuïstiek en de evaluaties die zodoende ontstonden zijn door Van Hoeve beschreven in meer dan vijftig bijdragen, die in het tijdschrift Tandartspraktijk zijn gepubliceerd. In dit boek is een ruime selectie van deze bijdragen bijeengebracht.Deze uitgave is bedoeld voor tandartsen en mondhygiënisten en bestaat uit vier onderdelen: Deel 1 -Algemene onderwerpenDeel 2 -Artikelen over behandelingsplanning en behandelingDeel 3 -CasuïstiekDeel 4 -Bijdragen over regeneratie en de relatie tussen parodontologie enRestauratieve tandheelkunde: Door zijn visie en bevindingen te delen met andere tandartsen hoopt de auteur bij te dragen aan het optimaal behandelen van patiënten en tevens het langetermijneffect van behandeling te vergroten.
Paroxysmal Movement Disorders: A Practical, Concise Guide
by Kailash P. Bhatia Roberto Erro Kapil D. SethiThis book addresses the challenges in the differential diagnosis and management of paroxysmal movement disorders. It provides the latest information on the genetics and pathophysiology, neurophysiology and neuroimaging of the core group of disorders in the field, namely the paroxysmal dyskinesias (PxD).Focused and concise, this guide features chapters that discuss other conditions that may be paroxysmal such as, episodic ataxia, startle syndromes and other more complicated groups of paroxysmal movement disorders such as ATP1A3 spectrum disorders. A chapter on secondary (acquired) paroxysmal dyskinesia highlights medical and other disorders that may result in paroxysmal dyskinesia. The book features a particularly nuanced chapter that discusses recent discoveries in the genetic aspects of PxD, relaying that paroxysmal dyskinesias are not channelpathies, but in fact are synaptophies and transportopathies. Additionally, expertly written chapters are supplemented by high quality images, tables, and videos. Paroxysmal Movement Disorders: A Practical Guide is primarily written to educate the reader on how to make a syndromic diagnosis of paroxysmal movement disorders and how to build the diagnostic work-up accordingly, as well as how to manage patients with paroxysmal movement disorders.
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
by Yuzuru Kanakura Taroh Kinoshita Jun-Ichi NishimuraParoxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria: From Bench to Bedside, reviews the fundamental understanding of this potentially life-threatening disease and the advances in treatment that have been achieved with the use of the monoclonal antibody, eculizumab. But while the PIGA gene has been identified for many years, the mechanism of clonal dominance in paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria is still largely unknown. This book discusses the direction of continuing research in this area, as well as the potential for the development of management guidelines. It serves as a valuable source of information for both basic scientists and physicians, especially immunologists targeting GPI-anchored proteins and complements, and hematologists specializing in bone marrow failure.
Part 1 MRCOG Synoptic Revision Guide
by Anthony Griffiths Asma KhalilConfidently tackle the MRCOG Part 1 exam with this comprehensively updated revision guide, reflecting the latest changes to the curriculum and question format. Edited by experienced examiners and written by course lecturers, the full syllabus is summarised using their extensive knowledge of the exam. Topics covered include the anatomy of the pelvic area, data interpretation in gynaecology and obstetrics, and the pathology of neoplastic and non-neoplastic diseases amongst others. Collections of single best answer (SBA) questions for several topics provide an invaluable opportunity for readers to test their retention of knowledge and practice for the exam. Bullet point formatting is used, enabling readers to absorb key information quickly. Over 200 illustrations aid understanding and engage the reader in the material being discussed, leading to a deeper appreciation of the topic. This is an indispensable revision guide for all MRCOG Part 1 candidates.
Part 2 MRCOG: 500 EMQs and SBAs
by Andrew Sizer Bidyut Kumar Guy CalcottThe more you practice, the better you get. Written by an experienced team of Member, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (MRCOG) question setters, this book contains 500 practice single best answer questions (SBAs) and extended matching questions (EMQs) for candidates undertaking the Part 2 MRCOG examination. It includes detailed explanations and key references to enable candidates to understand the reasoning and knowledge base behind the questions. All modules of the core curriculum are included, and detailed further sources are recommended for the inquisitive learner. The candidate can test their knowledge across the breadth of modules and identify areas for improvement and further revision. Following the 2015 format change to include SBAs, this book equips candidates with a full range of testing to develop familiarity with the format and prepare for high examination standards. Up to date, comprehensive and written by highly experienced examiners, this is a crucial resource for all Part 2 MRCOG candidates.
Part 2 MRCOG: Single Best Answer Questions
by Andrew Sizer Anthony Griffiths Chandrika Balachandar Nibedan Biswas Richard Foon Sheena Hodgett Banchhita Sahu Martyn UnderwoodPart 2 MRCOG: SBA Questions contains invaluable preparation and practice for candidates undertaking the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Part 2 MRCOG examination. It contains 400 practice questions written by a highly experienced team of MRCOG question writers, alongside detailed answers referencing each question to either an RCOG, NICE or WHO guideline, or an article in the professional journal ‘The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist’. This will enable candidates to understand the reasoning and knowledge base behind the question, as well as giving them a clear reference should they wish to read further around the subject. The first part of the book introduces and explains the new format of the Part 2 MRCOG exam, giving insightful advice on the skills required to write a good SBA question. The second part of the book contains chapters matched to the 15 of the 19 modules of the core curriculum, giving a comprehensive range of questions and answers with detailed explanations and references. For anyone preparing for the Part 2 MRCOG exam, this book will provide extensive and comprehensive practice and guidance from an expert author team.
Part 3 MRCOG
by Lisa Joels Edmund NealeWritten by two experienced RCOG examiners, both of whom have been involved in the development of the new Part 3 MRCOG examination, this book is essential reading for any trainee preparing to sit the exam. The authors clearly describe the breadth and depth of the curriculum modules and the professional behaviours that will be assessed in the five clinical skills domains. The text includes written examples of every module, links to eight videos showing candidates attempting four real Part 3 tasks, examiners' comments, and a detailed discussion of each example. The content will help candidates understand what is required to pass the examination and how to demonstrate their knowledge and skills to best effect. The book will also be useful for trainers preparing their trainees for the new exam. Based on the principles of good medical practice, there are practical tips here for doctors and obstetricians at all levels.
Partial Extraction Therapy in Implant Dentistry
by Udatta Kher Ali TunkiwalaThis book covers all clinical aspects of partial extraction therapy (PET), a revolutionary technique that offers long-term stability of soft and hard tissue around implants. Readers will find step-by-step protocols, valuable insights, and helpful tips, backed by the best available scientific evidence. After explanation of the biological rationale for PET, the socket shield technique, which entails partial extraction of the tooth root prior to implant placement, is clearly described and illustrated. Guidance is then provided on case selection, contraindications, and fabrication and design of the provisional restoration. Variations in the PET procedure are explained, and techniques presented for the management of multirooted teeth, pontic sites, and full mouth rehabilitation. Advice is also offered on how to deal with complications and treatment failures. Finally, the current evidence for PET and the scope for extending its use are reviewed. PET has gained immense popularity in recent years, and this book will be of value for clinicians, students, and academicians.
Partial Knee Arthroplasty
by Jean-Noël A. Argenson David F. DaluryThis book offers a concise review and international perspective on state-of-the art unicompartmental knee reconstruction procedures. To apply less invasive procedures resulting in fewer complications and shorter recoveries, it provides insights on patient selection, equipment design, and surgical techniques. Newer concepts such as the use of robotics and haptic surgery as well as outpatient surgeries are natural extensions of these surgeries. Long term outcomes along with complications and future directions are discussed as well. Partial Knee Arthroplasty presents an ideal resource for the occasional partial knee arthroplastic surgeon to the expert interested in international and contemporary advances in partial knee replacement.
Partial Stories: Maternal Death from Six Angles
by Claire L. WendlandA close look at stories of maternal death in Malawi that considers their implications in the broader arena of medical knowledge. By the early twenty-first century, about one woman in twelve could expect to die of a pregnancy or childbirth complication in Malawi. Specific deaths became object lessons. Explanatory stories circulated through hospitals and villages, proliferating among a range of practitioners: nurse-midwives, traditional birth attendants, doctors, epidemiologists, herbalists. Was biology to blame? Economic underdevelopment? Immoral behavior? Tradition? Were the dead themselves at fault? In Partial Stories, Claire L. Wendland considers these explanations for maternal death, showing how they reflect competing visions of the past and shared concerns about social change. Drawing on extended fieldwork, Wendland reveals how efforts to legitimate a single story as the authoritative version can render care more dangerous than it might otherwise be. Historical, biological, technological, ethical, statistical, and political perspectives on death usually circulate in different expert communities and different bodies of literature. Here, Wendland considers them together, illuminating dilemmas of maternity care in contexts of acute change, chronic scarcity, and endemic inequity within Malawi and beyond.
Partial Truths: How Fractions Distort Our Thinking
by James C. ZimringA fast-food chain once tried to compete with McDonald’s quarter-pounder by introducing a third-pound hamburger—only for it to flop when consumers thought a third pound was less than a quarter pound because three is less than four. Separately, a rash of suicides by teenagers who played Dungeons and Dragons caused a panic in parents and the media. They thought D&D was causing teenage suicides—when in fact teenage D&D players died by suicide at a much lower rate than the national average. Errors of this type can be found from antiquity to the present, from the Peloponnesian War to the COVID-19 pandemic. How and why do we keep falling into these traps?James C. Zimring argues that many of the mistakes that the human mind consistently makes boil down to misperceiving fractions. We see slews of statistics that are essentially fractions, such as percentages, probabilities, frequencies, and rates, and we tend to misinterpret them. Sometimes bad actors manipulate us by cherry-picking data or distorting how information is presented; other times, sloppy communicators inadvertently mislead us. In many cases, we fool ourselves and have only our own minds to blame. Zimring also explores the counterintuitive reason that these flaws might benefit us, demonstrating that individual error can be highly advantageous to problem solving by groups. Blending key scientific research in cognitive psychology with accessible real-life examples, Partial Truths helps readers spot the fallacies lurking in everyday information, from politics to the criminal justice system, from religion to science, from business strategies to New Age culture.