Diagnostic accuracy of the clapping test in Parkinsonian disorders [PDF]
To determine the diagnostic value of the clapping test, which has been proposed as a reliable measure to differentiate between progressive supranuclear palsy (where performance is impaired) and Parkinson's disease (where performance should be normal).Our study group included a large cohort of consecutive outpatients including 44 patients with Parkinson'
Abdo, W.F. +7 more
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Chronic Pain in Parkinson’s Disease: Prevalence, Sex Differences, Regional Anatomy and Comorbidities
Chronic pain affected 66.2% of 10,631 individuals with Parkinson's disease, with higher prevalence and severity in females. Pain most often involved the buttocks, lower back, neck, and knees, and was linked to depression, sleep disorders, and osteoarthritis.
Natalia S. Ogonowski +13 more
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Genetic Sketch of Parkinson’s Disease in India
By the current estimates, India is likely to face an alarmingly high burden of Parkinson’s disease (PD) in the next two decades. Untangling the pathophysiology of PD through genetic research is the key to precision medicine and prevention strategies ...
Suvorit S Bhowmick, Soaham D Desai
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New advanced wireless technologies for objective monitoring of motor symptoms in parkinson's disease [PDF]
Edition of a Research topic of Frontiers in Neurology with 12 reviewed and accepted original papersPeer ReviewedPostprint (published ...
Cabestany Moncusí, Joan +2 more
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CSF Mitochondrial DNA: Biomarker of Body Composition and Energy Metabolism in Parkinson's Disease
ABSTRACT Objective Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) cell‐free mitochondrial DNA (cf‐mtDNA) is a potential biomarker for Parkinson's disease (PD), but its clinical relevance remains unclear. We investigated associations between CSF cf‐mtDNA levels, body composition, nutritional status, and metabolic biomarkers in PD. Methods CSF cf‐mtDNA levels, defined as the
Yasuaki Mizutani +11 more
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Spinocerebellar ataxia 2 presenting as Parkinsonism: two families report and literatures review
Objective To summarize the clinical, imaging and genetic characteristics of spinocerebellar ataxia 2 (SCA2) families presenting as Parkinsonism. Methods and Results Two families with autosomal dominant SCA2 with Parkinson's syndrome diagnosed by genetic ...
WAN Ya⁃lan +8 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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Moyamoya Disease and the Risk of Parkinson's Disease
ABSTRACT Objectives Moyamoya disease (MMD) is a rare cerebrovascular disorder characterized by the progressive narrowing of arteries at the base of the brain, forming abnormal collateral vascular networks. While vascular parkinsonism is noted in MMD, its link to Parkinson's disease (PD) has not been explored.
Dallah Yoo +9 more
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Affective symptoms in progressive supranuclear palsy
Progressive supranuclear palsy is an unusual neurodegenerative disorder, which superficially resembles Parkinson′s disease, and the initial manifestations are characterized by depression, akinesia and mild cognitive impairment.
K S Shaji, K S Jyothi
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Several diseases of parkinsonian syndromes present similar symptoms at early stage and no objective widely used diagnostic methods have been approved until now.
AJ Hughes +16 more
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