Parkinson's disease

Behrman S., Allan CL., Ebmeier KP.

Parkinson’s disease is a common neurological condition affecting movement, but also mental function. This review provides an introduction to the underlying pathology, clinical symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. More detailed discussion focusses on the use of neuroimaging to support clinical diagnosis, psychiatric co-morbidity and the cognitive changes associated with Parkinson’s disease.

DOI

10.1002/9781118521373.wbeaa019

Type

Chapter

Book title

The Encyclopedia of Adulthood and Aging

Publisher

Wiley-Blackwell

Publication Date

21/12/2015

Total pages

6

Keywords

Movement, Tremor, Dopamine, Basal Ganglia, Dementia

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