MODERN MANAGEMENT OF PARKINSON’S DISEASE – PHARMACOLOGICAL, SURGICAL, AND NEUROPROTECTIVE APPROACHES
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Keywords: Parkinson’s disease, levodopa, deep brain stimulation, dopamine agonists, neuroprotection, stem cell therapy, GDNF.Abstract
Abstract: The management of Parkinson’s disease has evolved from solely symptomatic treatment to a multifaceted strategy combining pharmacological therapy, surgical interventions, and multidisciplinary care. This article reviews current treatment options, including emerging neuroprotective and disease-modifying strategies.
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