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. 2015 Aug;40(8):504-32.

Parkinson's Disease and Its Management: Part 1: Disease Entity, Risk Factors, Pathophysiology, Clinical Presentation, and Diagnosis

George DeMaagd, Ashok Philip

Parkinson's Disease and Its Management: Part 1: Disease Entity, Risk Factors, Pathophysiology, Clinical Presentation, and Diagnosis

George DeMaagd et al. P T. 2015 Aug.

Abstract

This article-the first of a five-part series-discusses possible causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and goals for treatment of Parkinson's disease. Identifying diseases that have similar presentations is an important component of the diagnostic process.

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