Effective strategies in the management of Parkinson's disease.
With the emergence of new pharmacological agents and the resurrection of stereotactic neurosurgery, management of Parkinson's disease has become complex. This article reviews the available and emerging treatments. The value of ancillary services, e.g. physiotherapy, occupational and speech therapy, uroneurology and a multidisciplinary approach are self-evident and will not be discussed.
Lewisham and King's College Hospital, London.
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D000978:Antiparkinson Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D018491:Dopamine Agonists / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004409:Dyskinesia, Drug-Induced; D006801:Humans; D007980:Levodopa / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D019957:Motor Skills Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced; D010300:Parkinson Disease / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000601:surgery; D013997:Time Factors
D000978:Antiparkinson Agents; D018491:Dopamine Agonists; D007980:Levodopa