Parkinson's disease

"This book is intended to educate the reader about Parkinson's disease. The history of Parkinson's disease, what is known about the causes of Parkinson's disease, and medications used to treat it are discussed in detail. Current scientific and medical research and the state of promising new therapies, such as stem cells, are discussed using language that is understandable to the lay reader. The book also contains numerous case studies that illustrate how those who have Parkinson's disease experience and cope with it" -- from preface.