Parkinson's Disease and Parkinsonism in the Elderly.

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  • D. G. McMahon
چکیده

A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library Library of Congress Cataloguing in Publication data Parkinson's disease and parkinsonism in the elderly / edited by Jolyon Meara and William C. Koller. p. ; cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. Every effort has been made in preparing this book to provide accurate and up-to-date information which is in accord with accepted standards and practice at the time of publication. Nevertheless, the authors, editors and publisher can make no warranties that the information contained herein is totally free from error, not least because clinical standards are constantly changing through research and regulation. The authors, editors and publisher therefore disclaim all liability for direct or consequential damages resulting from the use of material contained in this book. The reader is strongly advised to pay careful attention to information provided by the manufacturer of any drugs or equipment that they plan to use.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Age and ageing

دوره 30 2  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2001