Nonmotor Parkinson's: The Hidden Face

Book excerpt: Non-motor Parkinson's: The Hidden Face, Volume 133, the first part of the latest volume in the International Review of Neurobiology series, is an up-to-date, comprehensive textbook addressing the non-motor aspects of Parkinson's disease, a key unmet need. Chapters in this new release include topics such as The hidden face of Parkinson's, JP and non-motor symptoms, Parkinson's: a complex non-motor disease, Neuropathology of NMS of PD, Neurophysiology and animal models related to NMS in PD, Epidemiology of NMS in PD (cohort studies), Genes and NMS in PD, NMS in genetic forms of PD, and Imaging the NMS in PD. Including practical tips for non-specialists and clinical algorithms, this book contains contributions from over 40 opinion leaders in the field of movement disorders, covering the topic from laboratory, to bedside, to caregiver. - Presents a comprehensive textbook on the non motor aspects of Parkinson's disease - Includes practical tips and clinical algorithms, and is the only textbook to bring a holistic approach - Contains contributions from over 40 global opinion leaders in the field of movement disorders - Provides special chapters on exercise, personalized medicine, osteoporosis, genetics, treatment aspects and nutrition