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Neurogenic orthostatic hypotension – management update and role of droxidopa
Joy Vijayan,1 Vijay K Sharma1,21Department of Medicine, Division of Neurology, National University Health System, 2Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, SingaporeAbstract: Orthostatic hypotension (OH) is defined as a ...
Vijayan J, Sharma VK
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Istradefylline/L‐DOPA Parkinson's disease therapy and energy coupling
Abstract Background Both dopamine and adenosine are physiologically involved in cellular energy metabolism. Aim Novel approaches targeting delaying progression strategies for Parkinson's disease (PD) examined the effects of long‐term use of A2AR antagonist/istradefylline (IST) adjunct to L‐DOPA (LD), nutshell IST‐LD, with an expected energy coupling ...
Naomi Kanzato +2 more
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A Path Difficult to Tread: Pure Autonomic Failure, A Case Report [PDF]
Introduction - Pure autonomic failure is a rare disorder characterized by orthostatic hypotension, absence of a compensatory rise in heart rate, and abnormal autonomic functions.
Dalbah, Rami +5 more
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Abstract Introduction This study aimed to examine the associations of vitamin D receptor activators (VDRA) and calcimimetics use with falls. Methods This is a prospective cohort study on hemodialysis patients in the Japan Dialysis Outcomes and Practice Patterns Study. We excluded those who were unable to walk.
Miho Murashima +6 more
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Diagnosis and treatment of autonomic failure, pain and sleep disturbances in Parkinson’s disease: guideline “Parkinson’s disease” of the German Society of Neurology [PDF]
Background and objective Non-motor symptoms frequently develop throughout the disease course of Parkinson’s disease (PD), and pose affected individuals at risk of complications, more rapid disease progression and poorer quality of life.
Becktepe, Jos +11 more
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Efficacy and Safety of Elobixibat in Parkinson's Disease with Chronic Constipation: CONST‐PD Study
Abstract Background Chronic constipation is a common digestive complication of Parkinson's disease (PD). Objectives To verify the usefulness of elobixibat, an ileal bile acid transporter inhibitor, for chronic constipation in PD. Methods This double‐blind, placebo‐controlled study consisted of a 2‐week observation/washout period and a 4‐week treatment ...
Taku Hatano +30 more
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Abstract Hereditary transthyretin (ATTRv; v for variant) amyloidosis is a rare, multisystem, progressive, and fatal disease in which polyneuropathy is a cardinal manifestation. Due to a lack of United States (US)‐specific guidance on ATTRv amyloidosis with polyneuropathy, a panel of US‐based expert clinicians convened to address identification ...
Chafic Karam +6 more
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Neurogenic orthostatic hypotension – management update and role of droxidopa
Orthostatic hypotension (OH) is defined as a significant decrease in blood pressure (BP) during the first 3 minutes of standing or a head up on a tilt table. Symptoms of OH are highly variable, ranging from mild light-headedness to recurrent syncope.
Vijayan, Joy, Sharma, Vijay K
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Potential Utility of 123I-MIBG Scintigraphy as a Predictor of Falls in Parkinson's Disease [PDF]
Background: Falls are associated with poor prognosis in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). Although several factors related to falls were reported in patients with PD, objective predictors of falls are not identified.
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A Stage-Based Approach to Therapy in Parkinson’s Disease [PDF]
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that features progressive, disabling motor symptoms, such as bradykinesia, rigidity, and resting tremor.
Barbone, Filomena +12 more
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