Treatment
Treatment
There is no cure to this illness. Scientists are progressing making a type of medication that will slow it down. Cholinesterase inhibitors are often used in the disease. Cognitive interventions may also be appropriate.
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Upcoming events
10th - 17th April 2010
Continuing medical education is one of the most important and well-regarded member services provided by the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). The...
1st - 6th May 2010
Set to be the first annual meeting that is entirely electronic and paperless, the Paperless iPod touch® 2010 Philadelphia Annual Meeting is to be...
6th - 8th May 2010
Dystonias are amongst the most common movement disorders. Botulinum toxin therapy and deep brain stimulation have revolutionized their therapy....
13th - 17th June 2010
The Movement Disorder Society (MDS) gathers thousands of the field's clinicians, researchers, trainees and industry supporters on an annual basis at...








