Lancet publishes extensive information seminar on Parkinson's
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The Lancet has recently published a full information seminar on Parkinson's disease.
The in-depth seminar is written by eminent specialists in the field Professors Bas Bloem, Michael Okun and Christine Klein and includes a supplementary video, full references and a plethora of further reading.
From a complete background including epidemiology, causal factors, clinical presentation, pathophysiology and prognosis, the material goes on to cover the prodromal phase, diagnosis and management across medication and multidisciplinary care, as well as exploring the future directions of research in Parkinson's.
The seminar can be accessed online and requires log-in via your work institution to gain full access.
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