Parkinson's disease

In recent years, considerable advances have been made in our knowledge and understanding of Parkinson's disease (PD). In particular, there has been an explosion of information regarding genetic contributions to the etiology of PD and an increased awareness of the importance of the non-motor features of the disease. Theories regarding the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of PD have also been refined, and new treatment modalities and advances implemented. Reflecting these changes, this second edition features new chapters devoted to genetic aspects of PD, non-motor features of the disease, an.

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Front Cover; In Memoriam; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Editors; Contributors; Chapter 1 -- James Parkinson; Chapter 2 -- Parkinson's Disease: Where Have We Been?; Chapter 3 -- Parkinson's Disease: Where Are We?; Chapter 4 -- Epidemiology of Parkinson's Disease: An Overview; Chapter 5 -- Environmental Toxins and Parkinson's Disease; Chapter 6 -- Rural Environment and Parkinson's Disease; Chapter 7 -- Industrial and Occupational Exposures and Parkinson Disease; Chapter 8 -- Tetrahydroisoquinolines and Parkinson's Disease

Chapter 20 -- Restless Legs Syndrome and Periodic Limb Movements of SleepChapter 21 -- Fatigue: A Common Comorbidity in Parkinson's Disease; Chapter 22 -- Visual Dysfunction in Parkinson's Disease; Chapter 23 -- Visuo-Cognitive Dysfunctions in Parkinson's Disease; Chapter 24 -- Olfactory Dysfunction in Parkinson's Disease and Parkinsonian Syndromes; Chapter 25 -- Insomnia and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness in Parkinson's Disease; Chapter 26 -- REM Sleep Behavior Disorder; Chapter 27 -- Gastrointestinal Dysfunction in Parkinson's Disease; Chapter 28 -- Urological Dysfunction

Chapter 29 -- Sexual DysfunctionChapter 30 -- Cardiovascular Autonomic Dysfunction in …