| Parkinson's Treatment Portuguese Edition: 10 Secrets to a Happier Life:: Parkinson's Disease Portuguese Contributor(s): Moscovich MD, Mariana (Author), Okun MD, Michael S. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1484106172 ISBN-13: 9781484106174 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform OUR PRICE: $13.29 Product Type: Paperback Language: Portuguese Published: April 2013 |
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| BISAC Categories: - Health & Fitness | Diseases - Nervous System (incl. Brain) |
| Physical Information: 0.17" H x 5.98" W x 9.02" (0.27 lbs) 82 pages |
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| Publisher Description: As novas expectativas para a doen a de Parkinson s o surpreendentes. Os n meros sugerem uma necessidade urgente de acordar e reconhecer que estamos beira de uma pandemia emergente. assustador pensar que, nos pa ses mais populosos do mundo, o n mero de doentes de Parkinson dobrar para quase 30 milh es no ano de 2030. Essas crescentes estat sticas parecem inacredit veis, mas elas s o reais, e estas s o alimentadas por uma popula o que continua a envelhecer. A idade o fator de risco inevit vel e ineg vel para o desenvolvimento da doen a de Parkinson. Com o aumento da expectativa de vida, esses n meros ficam ainda mais assustadores. Dito de outra forma, se todos viv ssemos at os 100 anos, ser amos for ados a lidar com a doen a de Parkinson, e isso levaria a uma crise mundial. Ao viajar pelo mundo como diretor m dico nacional da National Parkinson Foundation (NPF), conheci dezenas de milhares de pacientes com a doen a de Parkinson, familiares e amigos. Uma das perguntas mais comuns em suas mentes era "o que posso fazer para que minha vida e as vidas dos que me rodeiam tornem-se melhores?" Eu escrevi este livro para ajudar a saciar essa sede que compartilhada por pacientes de Parkinson e fam lias em todo o mundo. nesse esp rito, atrav s de nossos companheiros de trabalho e colegas, que foi poss vel traduzir este livro em tantos idiomas, a fim de passar a palavra ao mundo sobre os segredos de esperan a e uma vida mais feliz com a doen a de Parkinson. Internationally renowned as both a neurologist and a leading researcher, Dr. Okun has been referred to as, "the voice of the Parkinson's disease patient." He has an international following on the National Parkinson Foundation's Ask the Doctor web-forum. His many books and internet blog posts are brimming with up-to date and extremely practical information. He has a talent for infusing his readers with positivity and optimism. In his current book, he unmasks the important secrets applicable to every Parkinson's disease patient. For some sufferers the secrets have translated into walking again, for others they have restored voices, and for many they have resulted in the lifting of a depression, anxiety and desperation cloud. "There isn't any joking with Dr. Okun about the 10 Secrets for a Happier Life in Parkinson's disease. This book is a critical resource for Parkinson's disease patients and families from around the world who speak different languages, but suffer from very similar and often disabling symptoms." -Muhammad Ali The book addresses current Parkinson's disease issues and also details emerging therapies (DBS, stem cells, vaccines, gene therapy, optogenetics). Okun masterfully breaks down all of the science into an easy to follow and pleasurable reading experience. Parkinson's Treatment: 10 Secrets to a Happier Life is available in over 20 language translations, and also in an audio version. Dr. Okun has truly helped thousands of Parkinson's disease patients and families discover the core values necessary to achieve happiness despite living with a chronic disease. |