Reseña del libro "Parkinsonism: Its Medical And Surgical Therapy (en Inglés)"
Parkinsonism: Its Medical and Surgical Therapy is a comprehensive book written by Irving S. Cooper, a renowned neurosurgeon and expert in the field of Parkinson's disease. The book covers all aspects of Parkinsonism, including its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. The first part of the book provides an overview of Parkinsonism, including its history, epidemiology, and etiology. The second part of the book focuses on the medical treatment of Parkinsonism, including the use of drugs such as levodopa, dopamine agonists, and anticholinergics. The book also covers non-pharmacological treatments such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy.The third part of the book discusses the surgical treatment of Parkinsonism, including deep brain stimulation (DBS) and lesioning procedures. The book provides detailed information on the surgical technique, patient selection, and outcomes of these procedures.The final part of the book covers other topics related to Parkinsonism, including the management of complications, such as dyskinesias and psychiatric symptoms, and the role of palliative care in end-stage disease.Overall, Parkinsonism: Its Medical and Surgical Therapy is an essential resource for neurologists, neurosurgeons, and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with Parkinsonism. It provides a comprehensive overview of the disease and its treatment options, and is written in a clear and concise manner that is accessible to both experts and non-experts in the field.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
