Use of apomorphine in Parkinsonian patients with neuropsychiatric complications to oral treatment [PDF]
Neuropsychiatric side effects often complicate anti-Parkinsonian therapy and pose a significant problem in the optimal management of idiopathic Parkinson's disease.
Abbott, R.J. +6 more
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Serotonin system implication in L-DOPA-induced dyskinesia: from animal models to clinical investigations [PDF]
In the recent years, the serotonin system has emerged as a key player in the induction of l-DOPA-induced dyskinesia (LID) in animal models of Parkinson's disease. In fact, serotonin neurons possess the enzymatic machinery able to convert exogenous l-DOPA
CARTA, MANOLO, TRONCI, ELISABETTA
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Clinical Aspects and Management of Levodopa-Induced Dyskinesia
In Parkinson's disease, one of the most troublesome dilemmas is the treatment of levodopa-induced dyskinesia. After a few years, chronic treatment with levodopa is associated with the development of dyskinesias.
Nicola Tambasco +7 more
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Orexin-Corticotropin-Releasing Factor Receptor Heteromers in the Ventral Tegmental Area as Targets for Cocaine [PDF]
Release of the neuropeptides corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) and orexin-A in the ventral tegmental area (VTA) play an important role in stress-induced cocaine-seeking behavior.
Aguinaga, David +17 more
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Acting without being in control: Exploring volition in Parkinson's disease with impulsive compulsive behaviours. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Several aspects of volitional control of action may be relevant in the pathophysiology of impulsive-compulsive behaviours (ICB) in Parkinson's disease (PD).
de Boer, L +6 more
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Cognitive impairment induced by delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol occurs through heteromers between cannabinoid CB1 and serotonin 5-HT2A receptors [PDF]
Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main psychoactive compound of marijuana, induces numerous undesirable effects, including memory impairments, anxiety, and dependence.
A Busquets-Garcia +112 more
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Conditioned place preference and locomotor activity in response to methylphenidate, amphetamine and cocaine in mice lacking dopamine D4 receptors [PDF]
Methylphenidate (MP) and amphetamine (AMPH) are the most frequently prescribed medications for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Bermeo, C. +6 more
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Recurrent Priapism From Cabergoline and Bromocriptine in a Hypogonadal Man With Prolactinoma
Dopamine agonists are generally well tolerated and represent the first-line therapy for prolactinomas. We report a case of a 20-year-old man with a macroprolactinoma who developed recurrent priapism with cabergoline and bromocriptine.
Lakshmi P. Menon MD, Wedad Rahman MD
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The pituitary TGFb1 system as a novel target for the treatment of resistant prolactinomas [PDF]
Prolactinomas are the most frequently observed pituitary adenomas and most of themrespond well to conventional treatment with dopamine agonists (DAs).
Camilletti, María Andrea +3 more
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Schizophrenia and Parkinson's disease can be controlled with dopamine antagonists and agonists. In order to improve the understanding of the reaction mechanism of these drugs, in this investigation we present a quantum chemical study of 20 antagonists ...
Ana Martínez +2 more
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