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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
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The Clinical Development of Levodopa Inhalation Powder
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
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FXTAS and the Spectrum of FMR1 Premutation‐Associated Phenotypes in Latin America: A Scoping Review
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
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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
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
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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
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Orofacial Drinking Tremor: A Case Series and Literature Review
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
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Levodopa-induced dyskinesias in Parkinson’s disease: emerging treatments
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
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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
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Levodopa-Induced Changes in Electromyographic Patterns in Patients with Advanced Parkinson’s Disease
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
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