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- Title
A review of Parkinsons disease.
- Abstract
: Introduction Parkinsons disease (PD) is one of the most common neurodegenerative disorders. : Sources of data Literature search using Medline with keywords Parkinsons disease supplemented with previously published papers known to the author. : Areas of agreement There have been significant recent advances in the understanding of the pathogenesis of the disease. There has also been a greater realization that the disorder may be associated with significant non-motor disturbances in addition to the more commonly recognized motor complications. : Areas of controversy Although there is growing circumstantial evidence, it remains to be proven whether any of the current treatments for PD have a neuroprotective effect. : Areas timely for developing research Although there is no cure, there are several management options for the early treatment of PD. As the disease progresses, further treatment options are available; however, the management of late-stage motor complications and non-motor symptoms remains particularly challenging and will benefit from further clinical research.
- Publication
British Medical Bulletin, 2008, Vol 86, Issue 1, p109
- ISSN
0007-1420
- Publication type
Academic Journal
- DOI
10.1093/bmb/ldn013