Publisher's Synopsis
More than 250 international authorities here provide coverage of emerging areas of clinical and basic research on Parkinson's disease. Based on detailed studies utilizing recent neurochemical and molecular biological techniques, they describe breakthroughs in our understanding of the underlying pathology and degenerative process of the disease. Concepts are presented regarding its etiology and methods of early detection; and strategies are described for therapy and prevention. Also included is an up-to-date review of the role of genetic factors in the disease, insights into dementia and dystonia in Parkinson's, and detailed reports on recent developments in tissue transplant surgery.
