Psychiatric and Cognitive Disorders in Parkinson's Disease

by Sergio E. Starkstein, Marcelo Merello

Overview

This book provides a comprehensive account of the emotional and cognitive aspects of Parkinson's disease, derived from the neurological and psychiatric assessment of hundreds of patients by the authors. It offers a thorough survey of the published literature on the topic and readers will find a complete and helpful overview of the clinical features and treatment of Parkinson's disease, followed by discussions of associated depressive disorders, anxiety, phobias, apathy, hallucinations, delusions, and sleep disorders. The authors also discuss specific cognitive deficits and the mechanisms for these disorders, as well as the psychiatric and cognitive side effects of anti-parkinsonian medications and new surgical treatments.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521663052
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	06/13/2002
Series:	Psychiatry and Medicine
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	7.09(w) x 10.08(h) x 0.83(d)

About the Author

Sergio E. Starkstein was Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at The Johns Hopkins University and is now head of the Department of Neuropsychiatry and Neuropsychology at the Raul Carrea Institute of Neurological Research (FLENI) in Bueonos Aires. He is the author of many research articles and book chapters in neuropsychiatry, and an earlier book, Depression in Neurologic Disease (1993).

Marcelo J. Merello was a Research Fellow at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in London, and is now head of the Movement Disorders Section at FLENI in Buenos Aires. He is the author of many research articles and book chapters, and coedited New Trends in Parkinson's Disease Treatment. He is a member of the editorial board of Movement Disorders.

Table of Contents

Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Epidemiologic, clinical and therapeutic aspects of Parkinson's disease; 3. Parkinsonism and Parkinson's disease; 4. Cognitive deficits in Parkinson's disease; 5. Depression in Parkinson's disease; 6. Anxiety, phobias, apathy and premorbid personality in Parkinson's disease; 7. Neuropsychologic and psychiatric side-effects of antiparkinsonian medication; 8. Treatment of psychiatric disorders in Parkinson's disease; Appendix; References; Index.

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Daniel B. Hier, MD (University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine)
Description: The authors have created a very valuable and highly readable monograph on the psychiatric and cognitive disorders that accompany Parkinson's disease.
Purpose: These two authorities on cognitive and psychiatric disorders in Parkinson's disease have sought to bring together in one place the many studies on this problem. They provide not only a concise summary, but also a thoughtful critique of the literature.
Audience: This book will be of value to neurologists, psychiatrists, and psychologists who see patients with Parkinson's disease. The clarity of the writing makes this book accessible to both clinicians and researchers who see Parkinson's disease patients with cognitive or emotional disorders.
Features: This is a concise and well-written book by just two primary authors. The writing is clear and succinct. Over approximately 150 pages a variety of topics are covered including epidemiology and diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, allied conditions, cognitive deficits, depression, anxiety, drug side effects, and treatment issues. The book is evidence-based with extensive references to the published literature. The authors have written many of the seminal papers in the literature.
Assessment: This book provides a wealth of information in a succinct and accessible format. It reviews well the advances made over the past 15 years in understanding the cognitive and emotional disorders of Parkinson's disease. This book will be valued by both clinicians and investigators in the field.

Doody's Review Service

"This is a rich, thoughtful compendium of information on Parkinson's disease and its associated complications. It is recommended for clinicians who wish to have a quick Parkinson's disease reference book at hand." Clinical Gerontologist

"Starkstein and Merello have provided a much needed text and I strongly recommend it." Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine

"[A] concise and accurate overview of relevant issues related to mental deterioration in PD...essential reading for all clinicians working with PD." Psychological Medicine

"The book is essential reading for physicians treating Parkinson's disease." Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics

"Succinct and accessible..." Doody's Electronic Journal

"Starkstein and Merello have provided a much needed text and I strongly recommend it." Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine

"A very important addition to the published literature. Accessible and clear...an engaging and educational read." The Lancet Neurology

"The authors' expertise regarding the neurological and psychiatric domain of Parkinson's disease is beyond question, and their research is impressively thorough. Their work is to the point, and their language is well focused and distinct. The book abundantly meets their objectives and provides the reader with an up-to-date panorama of PD and many other neurodegenerative issues. Well organized...I highly recommend this book." The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry

From the Publisher

4 Stars! from Doody