Depression in Parkinson's disease.
In contrast to depression, motor symptoms in PD have been extensively researched. The result is a detailed understanding of the pathophysiology of abnormal movements (162). Commitment to, and funding for, a well thought-out depression research plan, such as that presented by the working group at the National Institutes of Health (6), will bring similar theoretical understanding and patient relief for the most disabling of all PD symptoms (3-5)--depression.
Mentis
Marc J
MJ
Department of Neurology and Psychiatry, New York University Hospital, New York, New York, USA.
Delalot
Dominique
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D000818:Animals; D015306:Biogenic Monoamines / Q000378:metabolism; D001923:Brain Chemistry; D003710:Demography; D003863:Depression / Q000209:etiology* / Q000378:metabolism; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006801:Humans; D010300:Parkinson Disease / Q000150:complications* / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology; D012307:Risk Factors
D015306:Biogenic Monoamines