Parkinson's Disease: A Guide for Patient and Family

by Roger Duvoisin

This widely acclaimed guide for Parkinson's patients and their families explains the pathology, symptoms, and course of Parkinson's Disease, discuss current drug therapies and surgical procedures, and examine the latest research on the genetics of parkinsonism. New drugs and improvements in levodopa therapy are described, and a new chapter addresses the question of whether levodopa affects disease progression.

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My father, 64, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. How long can a person live after diagnosis?

On average, patients live between 10 to 20 years after diagnosis -- however you must consider the person's current age, as well. Read the doctor's full answer.

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