Making the Connection Between Brain and Behavior

Joseph H. Friedman, MD

ISBN 10: 1936303531 / ISBN 13: 9781936303533

Verlag: Demos Medical Publishing, US, 2013

Beschreibung

The only complete and up-to-date book addressing the most common behavioural symptoms of Parkinson's Disease, including depression, anxiety, hallucinations, delusions, confusion and delirium, disrupted sleep, and compulsive behaviour. When people think about Parkinson's disease they usually picture tremors, shuffling, and other physical changes. But as many as 90% of all Parkinson's patients also live with behavioural symptoms which few families are prepared to handle. In Making the Connection Between Brain and Behavior, second edition, Dr. Joseph H. Friedman, a leading expert in PD, explains the most common behavioural issues in down-to-earth, straightforward language, offers the most current research on available therapies and medications, and provides guidance on ways to communicate with your healthcare team. Now, fully updated and revised throughout and including three new chapters and two new appendices, Making the Connection Between Brain and Behavior includes even more information on a variety of treatment options, including Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT). It is an essential resource for every person with PD and his or her family.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LU-9781936303533

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Making the Connection Between Brain and Behavior
• Verlag: Demos Medical Publishing, US
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2013
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 1936303531
• ISBN-13: 9781936303533
• Einband: Paperback
• Auflage: 2. Auflage
• Zustand: New

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Fully Revised and Updated

The only complete and up-to-date book addressing the most common behavioral symptoms of ParkinsonÌs Disease (PD), including depression, anxiety, hallucinations, disrupted sleep, and compulsive behavior.

When people think about PD they usually picture tremor, shuffling, and other physical changes. But as many as 90% of all ParkinsonÌs patients also live with behavioral symptoms that few families are prepared to handle. In this fully revised and updated edition of Making the Connection Between Brain and Behavior, Dr. Joseph H. Friedman, a leading expert in PD, explains the most common behavioral issues in down-to-earth, straightforward language, offers the most current research on available therapies and medications, and provides guidance on ways to communicate with your healthcare team for effective treatment.

Now, fully updated and revised throughout and including three new chapters and two new appendices, Making the Connection Between Brain and Behavior includes even more information on a variety of treatment options, including Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT). It is an essential resource for every person with PD and his or her family.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Joseph Friedman, MD, is Director of the Movement Disorders Program at Butler Hospital; Professor and Chief, Division of Movement Disorders, at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University; Adjunct Professor in the School of Pharmacy at the University of Rhode Island; and Clinical Director of the American Parkinson's Disease Association Information and Referral Center in Warwick, Rhode Island.