{"product_id":"9781886039407","title":"Understanding Parkinson's Disease: A Self-Help Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf so, you are probably worried and have many questions. You're wondering what course the disease will take. How will it affect your life? What are your treatment options?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe authors are uniquely qualified to understand your concerns. David L. Cram, M.D., is a physician who has lived with Parkinson's disease (PD) for twenty years. His coauthors Xiao-Ke Gao, M.D., and Steven Schechter, M.D., are neurologists who have treated hundreds of PD patients. They also understand how important education and effective treatment are in coping with PD and maintaining the best quality of life possible. In Understanding Parkinson's Disease, they draw from their varied perspectives to enlighten and encourage readers. Among the topics they cover:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow PD is diagnosed\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSymptoms and stages of PD\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe emotional side of PD-conquering fear and denial\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoosing the right health care team\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrug therapy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSurgical options-deep brain stimulation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe importance of exercise\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCoping with day-to-day problems that may arise\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCaring for caregivers  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Addicus Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47043575054576,"sku":"9781886039407","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781886039407_p0.jpg?v=1763606713","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781886039407","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}