Understanding Parkinsons Disease: A Self-Help Guide
Cram MD, David L.
ISBN 10: 1886039402 ISBN 13: 9781886039407
Published by Addicus Books, 2001
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Synopsis:
If You’ve Been Diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. . .
…you are probably worried and full of questions. What course will the disease take? How will it affect your life? What are your treatment options?
Author David Cram, both a physician and patient himself for ten years, knows firsthand the questions that accompany the diagnosis of Parkinson’s. He understands how vital education and effective treatment are in coping with PD and maintaining the best quality perspectives to enlighten and encourage readers about PD.
Among the topics Dr. Cram covers:
• How PD is diagnosed
• Symptoms and stages of PD
• The emotional side of PD—conquering fear and denial
• Choosing the right health care team
• Drug therapy
• Surgical options
• How exercise can help
• Coping with day-to-day problems
• Caring for caregivers
A Fact-Filled Book for Coping with Parkinson’s Disease
…you are probably worried and full of questions. What course will the disease take? How will it affect your life? What are your treatment options?
Author David Cram, both a physician and patient himself for ten years, knows firsthand the questions that accompany the diagnosis of Parkinson’s. He understands how vital education and effective treatment are in coping with PD and maintaining the best quality perspectives to enlighten and encourage readers about PD.
Among the topics Dr. Cram covers:
• How PD is diagnosed
• Symptoms and stages of PD
• The emotional side of PD—conquering fear and denial
• Choosing the right health care team
• Drug therapy
• Surgical options
• How exercise can help
• Coping with day-to-day problems
• Caring for caregivers
A Fact-Filled Book for Coping with Parkinson’s Disease
About the Author:
Dr. David Cram, MD, is the author of dozens of scientific publications and of Coping with Psoriasis. Among his numerous honors and awards, he is credited with starting the first Psoriasis Day Care Treatment Center in the country and was appointed Clinical Professor Emeritus by the University of California in 1991.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Understanding Parkinsons Disease: A ...
Publisher: Addicus Books
Publication Date: 2001
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good