Journal article
Pharmacological Treatment of Parkinson Disease: A Review
Abstract
IMPORTANCE: Parkinson disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease worldwide. Although no available therapies alter the underlying neurodegenerative process, symptomatic therapies can improve patient quality of life.
OBJECTIVE: To provide an evidence-based review of the initial pharmacological management of the classic motor symptoms of Parkinson disease; describe management of medication-related motor complications (such as …
Authors
Connolly BS; Lang AE
Journal
JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association, Vol. 311, No. 16, pp. 1670–1683
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Publication Date
April 23, 2014
DOI
10.1001/jama.2014.3654
ISSN
0098-7484