Letter to the Editor

Parkinson Disease: Research Update and Clinical Management

Authors: Samer Alkhuja, MD, FACP

Abstract

To the Editor


I read with interest the article on Parkinson disease by Fritsch et al in the December 2012 issue.1 The majority of patients with Parkinson disease (PD) are cared for in the community by caregivers or family members. Community-based caregivers should be included in the care plan because they also are collaterally affected by the stress of caring for patients with PD.

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References

1. Fritsch T, Smyth K, Wallendal MS, et al. Parkinson disease: research update and clinical management. South Med J 2012; 105: 650–656.
 
2. Miyashita M, Narita Y, Sakamoto A, et al. Care burden and depression in caregivers caring for patients with intractable neurological diseases at home in Japan. J Neurol Sci 2009; 276: 148–152.
 
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