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Effect of Rectal Levodopa Administration: A Case Report
Objective: The aim of this report is to discuss whether or not rectal levodopa administration is useful in some situations. Background: In situations where oral intake of levodopa formulations is not possible, the treatment options of Parkinson's disease
Jolanda M.J. Vogelzang +2 more
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Management of levodopa for residents with Parkinson’s disease [PDF]
This article discusses the management of levodopa for older people who have Parkinson’s disease and live in nursing homes. It provides a detailed description of the diagnostic criteria and motor and non-motor clinical features.
Mages, Linda
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A Systematic Review of the Parkinson's Foundation Hospital Care Recommendations
Abstract Background People with Parkinson's disease (PwP) face increased risks of complications and longer hospital stays compared to the general population. Four major factors contribute to increased morbidity and mortality during hospitalization: medication timing errors, administration of harmful medications, restricted mobility, and dysphagia ...
Ariane Veilleux Carpentier +12 more
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Extended-release oral capsule of carbidopa–levodopa in Parkinson disease
Motor fluctuations complicate the treatment of patients with Parkinson’s disease receiving levodopa. Extended-release carbidopa–levodopa has a pharmacokinetic profile that provides a more continuous levodopa serum concentration.
Jason Margolesky, Carlos Singer
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Background: Marijuana use is prevalent among patients with cocaine dependence and often non-exclusionary in clinical trials of potential cocaine medications.
Charles eGreen +8 more
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Fistulização para o Cólon de Sonda Jejunal de PEG-J num Doente Tratado com Infusão de Duodopa®: Caso Clínico [PDF]
The continuous delivery of a levodopa/carbidopa gel suspension (Duodopa®) into the small bowel through a jejunal tube inserted via percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy represents a new treatment method in advanced Parkinson disease.
Carvalho, D +6 more
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Abstract Background Pregnancy after a Parkinson's diagnosis presents complex challenges. Due to the paucity of literature, there is no evidence‐based guidelines and protocols for preconception care, management of pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period in women with early‐onset Parkinson's disease (PD).
Alexander C. Lehn +18 more
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Introduction. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a complex disease that is often treated with dopaminergic medications such as carbidopa-levodopa and now with innovative interventions such as deep brain stimulation (DBS).
Ayotunde Ayobello +2 more
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The Physiology and Psychology of Exercise and Parkinson\u27s Disease [PDF]
Parkinson’s disease is one of the most common degenerative neurological disorders and is currently lacking a cure. While physicians have long debated over the best treatment for Parkinson’s symptoms, treatments such as oral medication and deep brain ...
Gibson, Jess
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The effects of auditory startle and nonstartle stimuli on step initiation in Parkinson's disease [PDF]
[Abstract] Background. Auditory external cues enhance step initiation in Parkinson's disease (PD) patients. We wanted to explore whether a startle reaction has a comparable effect on step initiation in PD. Methods.
Bello, Olalla +5 more
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