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Exocrine Gland Dysfunction in Parkinson's Disease: Pathophysiology, Clinical Manifestations, and Therapeutic Perspectives—A Narrative Review

open access: yesMovement Disorders Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Non‐motor symptoms, especially autonomic dysfunction, are major contributors to disability and decreased quality of life in Parkinson's disease (PD). Despite being common and having a wide range of clinical facets, exocrine gland dysfunction is still not well recognized and managed.
Renato P. Munhoz   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Clinical Development of Levodopa Inhalation Powder

open access: yes, 2023
Oral levodopa is the most effective treatment for Parkinson disease, but OFF periods emerge over time. Gastrointestinal dysfunction and food effects impact levodopa absorption, contributing to unpredictable control of OFF periods. Inhaled levodopa powder
Waters, Cheryl H   +4 more
core   +1 more source

FXTAS and the Spectrum of FMR1 Premutation‐Associated Phenotypes in Latin America: A Scoping Review

open access: yesMovement Disorders Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Fragile X–associated tremor/ataxia syndrome (FXTAS) is a late‐onset neurodegenerative disorder caused by FMR1 premutation expansions (55–200 CGG repeats). Although well described in populations of predominantly European ancestry, FXTAS remains poorly characterized in Latin America due to limited awareness, restricted access to ...
Amy Schmidmajer   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Controlled-release levodopa methyl ester/benserazide-loaded nanoparticles ameliorate levodopa-induced dyskinesia in rats

open access: yes, 2012
Xinxin Yang1*, Ruiyuan Zheng2*, Yunpeng Cai2, Meiling Liao2, Weien Yuan1,2, Zhenguo Liu11Department of Neurology, Xinhua Hospital (affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine), 2School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai,
Yang X   +5 more
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Levodopa influence on turning dynamics in people with Parkinson’s disease

open access: yesScientific Reports
Turning behaviors are affected in people with Parkinson’s disease (PwPD) leading to falls and Freezing of Gait (FOG). Levodopa therapy is commonly recommended for PwPD to help alleviate motor symptoms.
Lakshmi Pillai   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Contribution of dopaminergic polymorphisms to levodopa treatment response and drug concentration in Chinese patients with Parkinson’s disease

open access: yesClinical Parkinsonism & Related Disorders
Background: Levodopa is the mainstay of treatments for Parkinson’s disease (PD), but large heterogeneity exists in patient response. Pharmacogenetic studies highlighted that genetic factors may play a relevant influence in this drug response variability.
Xiaoqin He   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Orofacial Drinking Tremor: A Case Series and Literature Review

open access: yesMovement Disorders Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Task‐specific orofacial tremor is a rare condition in which rhythmic oscillations of orofacial muscles occur during specific actions. Drinking tremor represents a recurrent pattern in isolated reports, although its phenomenology and underlying mechanisms remain incompletely defined.
Daniele Birreci   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Levodopa-induced dyskinesias in Parkinson’s disease: emerging treatments

open access: yes, 2013
Panagiotis Bargiotas, Spyridon KonitsiotisDepartment of Neurology, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, GreeceAbstract: Parkinson’s disease therapy is still focused on the use of l-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (levodopa or l-dopa) for the symptomatic ...
Bargiotas P, Konitsiotis S
core  

Is levodopa toxic?

open access: yes, 2004
The objective of this workshop was to review and discuss the debate on neurotoxicity of levodopa in the treatment of Parkinson's disease (PD) with consideration of preclinical and clinical findings. We concluded that in particular preclinical outcomes of
Muller, T   +6 more
core   +1 more source

Levodopa-Induced Changes in Electromyographic Patterns in Patients with Advanced Parkinson’s Disease

open access: yesFrontiers in Neurology, 2018
Levodopa medication is the most efficient treatment for motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Levodopa significantly alleviates rigidity, rest tremor, and bradykinesia in PD.
Verneri Ruonala   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

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