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Diagnosis and prognosis of new-onset Parkinson's (CLICK FOR MORE):
"Parkinson's disease can only be diagnosed clinically. New practice parameters issued by the American Academy of Neurology reinforce the role of careful observation and a good history, especially since some of the early signs and symptoms of this chronic movement disorder offer clues to its future course. CONSULTANTS RAJESH PAHWA, MD, Laverne and Joyce Rider Professor of Neurology; and Director, Parkinson Disease and Movement Disorder Center, University of Kanasas Medical Center, Kansas City. Dr Pahwa is lead author of the section of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Parkinson's disease (PD) guidelines dealing with treatment options for motor fluctuations and dyskinesias. OKSANA SUCHOWERSKY, MD, Professor, Departments of Clinical Neurosciences and Medical Genetics; and Director, Movement Disorders Program, University of Calgary and Calgary Health Region, Calgary, Alberta. Dr Suchowersky is lead author of sections of the AAN guidelines dealing with diagnosis and prognosis, neuroprotective strategies, and alternative therapies for PD. WILLIAM J. WEINER, MD, Professor and Chairman, Department of Neurology; and Director, Maryland Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore. Dr Weiner is chairman of the AAN panel that produced the new guidelines for PD..." |