New Treatments for Parkinson's Disease




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Summary: There's still no cure for Parkinson's, but the latest treatment options can help manage tremors and other symptoms.Approximately one in 100 people over age 60 has Parkinson's disease.  There's no cure, but the latest treatment options can help manage tremors and other symptoms.  For patients and their families, The New Parkinson's Disease Treatment Book serves as a nuts-and-bolts guide to living with this disease. It also discusses cutting-edge research, including how genetics and hormones may play a role. Join in to hear from author, J. Eric Ahlskog, PhD, MD, one of the country's leading experts in Parkinson's disease.  His insights can help people better understand the disease, as well as discover how to team up with doctors to get the best care possible. Bonus! To B or Not to B?