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Using a Brief Body Sway Assessment Device to Track Balance Differences across the Huntington's Disease Integrated Staging System Spectrum

Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Huntington's disease (HD) is an autosomal dominant neurodegenerative disorder caused by a mutation in the huntingtin gene on chromosome 4, leading to progressive cognitive decline, motor impairment, and functional disability. Although balance impairment is recognized in HD, its onset and evolution with disease stage remain poorly ...
Japleen Kaur, Nadeen Youhanan, Krisha Bagga, Andrew Hall, Paul E. Gilbert, Daniel J. Goble, Jody Corey‐Bloom   +6 more
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Abnormal eye movements in three types of chorea

Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria
Chorea is an abnormal movement characterized by a continuous flow of random muscle contractions. This phenomenon has several causes, such as infectious and degenerative processes. Chorea results from basal ganglia dysfunction.
Tiago Attoni, Rogério Beato, Serge Pinto, Francisco Cardoso   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Fabricated humans? Human genetics, ethics and the Christian wisdom tradition [PDF]

, 2005
This is a PDF version of an article published in Dialog© 2005. The definitive version is available at www.blackwell-synergy.com.This article discusses moral and ethical issues surrounding genetic screening and testing and argues that principles of ...
Deane-Drummond, Celia
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Ethnic and Gender Disparities in Access to Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery for Parkinson's Disease

Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is an established treatment for Parkinson's disease (PD) in appropriately selected patients. DBS may be underused in certain patient populations, especially women and racialized groups. Barriers and biases to receiving DBS that could account for underuse among these groups are not well studied in Canada.
Fang Ba, Sabrina Poonja, Pouria Torabi, Kevin Yen, Bashir Daud Shah, Eric Noyes, Gail Dimapilis, Shaina Corrick, Tejas Sankar, Alex Rajput, Oury Monchi, Aleksander M. Vitali, Bukola Salami, Aakash Shetty, Janis M. Miyasaki   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Feasibility and Practical Utility of Virtual Visits for Patients with Parkinson's Disease in Different World Regions

Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Overcoming existing access barriers is crucial for better‐specialized health care of patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). Objective The aim of the study was to compare the access and visit quality/acceptability between in‐office and virtual telemedicine visits.
Álvaro García‐Bustillo, Jinyoung Youn, Jong Hyeon Ahn, Oluwadamilola Ojo, Njideka Okubadejo, Zakiyah Aldaajani, Mohamed Essam, Ali Shalash, Adriana Cardozo, Meredith Spindler, Zoltan Mari, Esther Cubo   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

A new species of Dipoides from the Pliocene of eastern Oregon [PDF]

, 1934
Numerous remains of castoroid rodents from the Tertiary of North America have been referred to the Old World genus Dipoides Jaeger. Apparently, most of the material represents types generically distinct from Dipoides, and the genus is actually ...
Wilson, Robert W.
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Benign hereditary chorea: clinical and neuroimaging features in an Italian family. [PDF]

, 2010
: Benign hereditary chorea is an autosomal domi- nant disorder characterized by early onset nonprogressive chorea, caused by mutations of the thyroid transcription factor-1 (TITF-1) gene.
DE MICHELE, GIUSEPPE, Di Maio L, FERRARA, ALFONSO MASSIMILIANO, FILLA, ALESSANDRO, MACCHIA, PAOLO EMIDIO, Pappatà S, PELUSO, SILVIO, RINALDI, CARLO, SACCA', FRANCESCO, SALVATORE, ELENA   +9 more
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Movement Disorders in Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review

Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Several movement disorders (MD) have been reported to occur in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). No extensive review has addressed the whole spectrum of MD in NMOSD. Objective This article aims to review MD in NMOSD, describing its prevalence and features.
Luciana A.F. Bringel, Pedro L.G.S.B. Lima, Pedro V.F. Rodrigues, Francisco L.H.B. Cavalcante, Amanda R. Pinheiro, Fabricia M.S. Saraiva, Cynthia P. Rodrigues, Paulo V.S. Gonçalves, Leonardo J.R.A. Melo, Antônio E. Camelo‐Filho, Avelino M. Dutra‐Junior, Samuel R.O. Veras, Fernanda M.M. Carvalho, Flávia P.S. Rolim, Gabriela J. Martins, José A.C. D'Almeida, Pedro Braga‐Neto, Milena S. Pitombeira, Paulo R. Nobrega   +18 more
wiley   +1 more source

Longitudinal Treatment Patterns of Chorea in North American Patients with Huntington’s Disease: Data from Enroll-HD

Neurology and Therapy
Introduction Chorea is the primary manifestation of Huntington’s disease. Different clinicians pursue varied approaches to chorea management, and real-world evidence describing them is needed.
Erin Furr Stimming, Daniel O. Claassen, Ginny P. Sen, Olga Klepitskaya, Michael Serbin, Hyunwoo Kim, Sean C. Hinton, Dietrich Haubenberger   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

A case of PANDAS treated with tetrabenazine and tonsillectomy [PDF]

, 2010
PANDAS (pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections) is a rare clinical syndrome characterized by the presence of tics, Tourette syndrome, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or chorea in the context of an imme ...
Bernardi G, Bernardini S, Fusca F.R, Giampa' C, Laurenti D, Morello M, Nuccetelli M, Ottaviani F, Paolucci S, Pompa A, Sabatini U   +10 more
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