Gait Alterations Due to DCC Gene Variants in Individuals with Congenital Mirror Movements
Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, EarlyView.Abstract Background Congenital Mirror Movement Syndrome (CMMS) involves involuntary movements on one side of the body while voluntary movements are performed on the other side. They disrupt left–right coordination and can be caused by a pathogenic variant in the DCC gene.
Nok‐Yeung Law +7 more
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Spread of dystonia in patients with idiopathic adult-onset laryngeal dystonia [PDF]
, 2018 Background and purpose: Adult-onset laryngeal dystonia (LD) can be isolated or can be associated with dystonia in other body parts. Combined forms can be segmental at the onset or can result from dystonia spread to or from the larynx.
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Trust the Patient Not the Doctor: The Determinants of Quality of Life in Cervical Dystonia
Frontiers in Neurology, 2020 Background: Mood disorder is common in cervical dystonia and can impact on quality of life. It often precedes the onset of cervical dystonia and does not improve with botulinum toxin therapy.Objective: To assess health-related quality of life in relation
Ihedinachi Ndukwe +5 more
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Alívio da distonia cervical primária com o uso da estimulação magnética transcraniana de baixa freqüência sobre o córtex pré-motor : relato de caso [PDF]
, 2007 Objective: To evaluate the effect of low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on the symptoms of a patient with primary segmental dystonia (PSD).
Allam, Nasser +5 more
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Rating scales for cervical dystonia: a critical evaluation of tools for outcome assessment of botulinum toxin therapy [PDF]
, 2012 Botulinum neurotoxin is the therapy of choice for all forms of cervical dystonia (CD), but treatment regimens still vary considerably. The interpretation of treatment outcome is mainly based on the clinical experience and on the scientific value of the ...
Andrea Stenner +3 more
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The Mechanisms of Movement Control and Time Estimation in Cervical Dystonia Patients
Neural Plasticity, 2013 Traditionally, the pathophysiology of cervical dystonia has been regarded mainly in relation to neurochemical abnormities in the basal ganglia. Recently, however, substantial evidence has emerged for cerebellar involvement.
Pavel Filip +4 more
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Types of Pain in Multiple System Atrophy
Movement Disorders, EarlyView.Abstract Background Pain affects up to 87% of people with multiple system atrophy (MSA), but it remains unclear which types of pain contribute most to the overall burden. Objective To estimate the frequency of different types of pain in MSA individuals.
Nicole Campese +19 more
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Behavioural interventions for people living with adult-onset primary dystonia : a systematic review [PDF]
, 2016 Background: Primary dystonia is a chronic neurological movement disorder that causes abnormal muscle movements. Pain and emotional distress may accompany these physical symptoms.
Bernstein, Celia J. +6 more
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Quantitative Analysis of Armswing in Patients with Primary Cervical Dystonia
Neuropsychiatric Investigation, 2015 Objective: Accompanying neurological signs are not expected in primary cervical dystonia (PCD), characterized by involuntary muscle contractions resulting in abnormal posture of the neck.
Gulcin Benbir +6 more
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Psychiatric Disorders and Apathy in Mixed Movement Disorders Linked to ADCY5 (MxMD‐ADCY5)
Movement Disorders, EarlyView.Abstract Background Mixed movement disorders linked to ADCY5 (MxMD‐ADCY5) represent a rare hyperkinetic movement disorder resulting from pathogenic variants in ADCY5. Psychiatric symptoms are suspected to be part of the phenotype. Objective The study aim was to assess psychiatric comorbidities in patients with MxMD‐ADCY5.
Aurélie Méneret +23 more
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