Parkinson's Disease: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Perspectives

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Author(s): Pedro Renato de Paula Brandão (University Hospital of Brasília, Brazil)
Copyright: 2024
Pages: 24
Source title: Advances in Neuroscience, Neuropsychiatry, and Neurology
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Cândida Lopes Alves (Federal University of Maranhão, Brazil), Katie Moraes Almondes (Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil)and Gilberto Sousa Alves (Federal University of Maranhão, Brazil)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-0851-6.ch008

Keywords: Medical Information Science Reference / Medicine & Healthcare / Neuroscience / Psychiatry and Mental Health

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This chapter offers a comprehensive review of Parkinson's disease (PD), spanning from epidemiology to advanced treatment options. It delves into the neuropathology and the evolution of etiological theories, elucidating the genetic mechanisms and clinical subtypes of PD. The text outlines criteria for clinical diagnosis, including essential markers and exclusion factors, while introducing innovative diagnostic frameworks. The chapter is also an integrated guide discussing future research avenues for optimizing patient treatment and outcomes.

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