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The patient with Parkinson's disease: Part I-Treating the motor symptoms/The patient with Parkinson's disease: Part II-Treating the nonmotor symptoms
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Abstract
Purpose: This two-part article provides the nurse practitioner (NP) with information on the developments in the pathophysiology and expanded treatment options in the motor and nonmotor symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD). The discussion provides treatment strategies that may offer improved ability to manage the disabling symptoms of this neurodegenerative disorder.
Data sources: Review of scientific literature from PubMed search for English language articles on PD from...
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