The coverage reflects the dramatic advances in understanding of the biochemical background of parkinsonism and the resulting developments in the pharmacological... » 

The coverage reflects the dramatic advances in understanding of the biochemical background of parkinsonism and the resulting developments in the pharmacological management of the disease. This volume give a comprehensive account of the subject for both clinical neurologists and those researching in the neurosciences. Part I covers the scientific background, general aspects of Parkinson.s disease, clinical aspects and etiology. Part II covers the medical and surgical treatment of Parkinson.s disease, complications of therapy and the other parkinsonian syndromes. «