Parkinson’s Disease Treatment Guide Books – Dr. Eric Ahlskog

30.07.10 / Parkinson Treatment / Author: Alex
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Treatment of Parkinsons disease today is complicated by the proliferation of medications and therapeutic options. A new book, written by J. Eric Ahlskog, Ph.D., MD, a Mayo Clinic neurologist and Parkinsons disease specialist, provides clear treatment guidelines for physicians that simplify options and assure the best treatment possible for each patient. In this new book, The Parkinsons Disease Treatment Guide for Physicians (Oxford University Press, Hardcover), Dr. Ahlskog shares lessons learned from more than 25 years of treating patients with Parkinsons disease and related disorders at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.

Pathologic gambling complicating treatment of Parkinsons disease with dopamine agonists

Abstract: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is treated with a variety of agents, most commonly dopaminergic medications designed to overcome the central dopamine deficiency state characteristic of PD. Dopamine agonists such as pramipexole, ropinirole, pergolide, bromocriptine, and cabergoline are used frequently for patients with PD as well as for those with restless legs syndrome (RLS).

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Question by Worried: Is there any promising, new treatment for Parkinson’s Disease?

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Answer by prasad
As far as i know there are no such promising treatments.

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