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Early intervention in Parkinson's disease: epidemiologic considerations
1Parkinson's Institute, Sunnyvale, CA 94089, USA.
Annals of Epidemiology
|September 1, 1996
Abstract:
This article examines the different forms of movement disorders, with a particular focus on Parkinson's disease. Screening strategies for Parkinson's disease are reviewed; these include biochemical measures, physiologic testing, positron-emission tomography, and early identification of symptoms by interview. Problems posed by the epidemiologic investigation of Parkinson's disease are considered.