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Nurse Pract
; 39(10): 1-10, 2014 Oct 15.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-25225972
ABSTRACT
Thirty years ago, Parkinson disease was described as a shortage of the neurotransmitter dopamine. Today, understanding of this disorder includes possible genetic influences, premorbid and nonmotor issues, and a variety of neurologic, cognitive, and psychiatric symptoms. Using a case study, this article presents the current science of Parkinson disease.