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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 616.833 EAN: 9780801885464 Edition: 2nd ISBN: 0801885469 Label: The Johns Hopkins University Press Manufacturer: The Johns Hopkins University Press Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 296 Publication Date: November 13, 2006 Publisher: The Johns Hopkins University Press Studio: The Johns Hopkins University Press Related Items:
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 Rating:  - Took Two TimesIt took two times for Amazon to get me the book I ordered in "LARGE PRINT". I'm not sure what the problem was. I ended up buying a used book. The book was in new condition. Just frustrating to receive wrong items. Rating:  - Excellent GuideI have Parkinson's, and this is the most comprehensive, up-to-date book on the subject I've seen. If you are buying one book on this topic, this is the book to get. Rating: - Must haveIf you have PD or care for someone or know someone with it you will find this book helpful in any of those situations. I learned many things from this book. Including that some things my husband, who has early onset PD, was going through that turned out were symptoms and not just random events. I thank those that wrote this for helping me care for him and being informed. Also, they section on young onset PD really helped because i was beginning to feel he had intermediate PD when really it was ... Read More Rating: - Parkinson's Disease: A Complete Guide for Patients and FamilEXCELLENT resource book !!! I am back ordering a second copy for our family to share around.... gives excellent, detailed information on both the physical side of the disease and the side-effects of the medications... easy read... very comprehensive... I recommend HIGHLY !! Rating: - Parkinson's DiseaseThe author of this book did a great job in explaining what Parkinson's Disease is and giving information for the patient and the caregiver. I am a dental hygienist and I learned just an overview of the disease in school. After having my first patient with the disease I decided to learn more about it. I learned alot from this book that I should of already known for my patient. The book tells you the symptoms and the side effects of the disease and advice on drug therapy, diet, and exercise. Some ... Read More 
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