Parkinsons Disease Guidelines Part 2

Description: About the Video: Experts in Parkinson's Disease have revised the guidelines for diagnosing and treating the disease in order to help people receive the best care. In this two-part program with Dr. William Weiner, the Parkinson's Disease specialist who was lead author of the guidelines, explains the latest information about Parkinson's Disease along with what changes were made to the treatment guidelines and why. Specific topics covered in part two of this two-part program include: Deep brain stimulation Complementary therapies Benefits of exercise Physical / speech therapy Emotional effects of Parkinson's disease Depression / anxiety Mental / cognitive changes Clinical trials Future research - stem cells About the Expert: Dr. William Weiner is the chief of neurology at the University of Maryland Medical Center where he directs the Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center. He is also professor and chairman of Neurology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Related Links: Parkinsons Disease Guidelines (Part 1) www.youtube.com Dr. William Weiner www.umm.edu Maryland Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center www.umm.edu The Facts About Parkinson's Disease www.umm.edu New Parkinson's Disease Guidelines www.umm.edu Distributed by Tubemogul.