Viruses, parkinsonism and Parkinson’s disease: the past, present and future
Parkinsonism secondary to viral infections is not an uncommon occurrence and has been brought under the spotlight with the spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection.
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Additional Physical Interventions to Conventional Physical Therapy in Parkinson’s Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials [PDF]
Parkinson's disease (PD) represents the second most common neurodegenerative disease. Currently, conventional physical therapy is complemented by additional physical interventions with recreational components, improving different motor conditions in ...
Heredia Rizo, Alberto-Marcos +4 more
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Background: the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease (PD) can be challenging, especially in the early stages, albeit its updated and validated clinical criteria.
Rafael Tomio Vicentini Otani +4 more
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Superoxide Radical Dismutation as New Therapeutic Strategy in Parkinson’s Disease [PDF]
open4siAging is the biggest risk factor for developing many neurodegenerative disorders, including idiopathic Parkinson's disease (PD). PD is still an incurable disorder and the available medications are mainly directed to the treatment of symptoms in ...
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Parkinson's disease can cause disability and decrease the quality of life in its sufferers. The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of life of a group of people with Parkinson's disease and whether a relationship exists between time of ...
Fabiana Magalhães Navarro-Peternella +1 more
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Constrictive pericarditis and pleuropulmonary fibrosis secondary to cabergoline treatment for Parkinson’s disease [PDF]
A 63 year old man with a six year history of Parkinson’s disease presented with signs of right heart failure following a knee replacement. Constrictive pericarditis was diagnosed and a radical pericardectomy performed. Six months later, the patient remained unwell with raised inflammatory markers. An inflammatory fibrotic reaction caused by cabergoline
M, Townsend, D H, MacIver
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Palliative care and Parkinson's disease : meeting summary and recommendations for clinical research [PDF]
Introduction: Palliative care is an approach to caring for patients and families affected by serious illnesses that focuses on the relief of suffering through the management of medical symptoms, psychosocial issues, advance care planning and spiritual ...
Bekelman, David +17 more
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This article describes outcomes of the complex therapy of Parkinson’s disease according to Operation and Procedure Code 8-97d, an interdisciplinary approach to the treatment of Morbus Parkinson established in Germany.
Tobias Romeyke +3 more
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Dopamine Transporter Imaging for Distinguishing Between Idiopathic Parkinson’s Disease and Secondary Parkinsonism [PDF]
Idiopathic Parkinson’s disease (IPD), first described by James Parkinson in 1817, is a sporadic neurodegenerative disorder. The main clinical features include masked face, resting tremor, bradykinesia, rigidity, festinating gait, and loss of postural reflexes. The clinical features are most insidious and usually asymmetric at onset.
Huang, Chin-Chang +2 more
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The effectiveness of traditional methods and altered auditory feedback in improving speech rate and intelligibility in speakers with Parkinson's disease [PDF]
Communication problems are a frequent symptom for people with Parkinson's disease (PD) which can have a significant impact on their quality-of-life. Deciding on the right management approach can be problematic though, as, with the exception of LSVT (R ...
Dobinson, Corinne +4 more
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