Predictors of functional dependency in Parkinson’s disease [PDF]
Financial disclosures/conflicts of interest: Dr Macleod was funded by a Clinical Academic Fellowship from the Chief Scientist Office of the Scottish Government and received grant funding from Parkinson’s UK, the Wellcome Trust, University of Aberdeen ...
Adler+33 more
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Neuron-specific enolase in the blood serum as a diagnostic marker of Parkinsonism
In the article there were presented data about the received results of immune-enzyme analysis of neuron-specific enolase among patients with Parkinsonism (52) in comparison with control group of patients with discirculatory encephalopathy without ...
F. F. Gashilova, N. G. Zhukova
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The surface science of iron oxides is comprehensively reviewed. For the full abstract please see pdf.
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Corticobasal syndrome: neuroimaging and neurophysiological advances [PDF]
Corticobasal degeneration (CBD) is a neurodegenerative condition characterized by 4R-tau protein deposition in several brain regions that clinically manifests itself as a heterogeneous atypical parkinsonism typically expressing in the adulthood.
Asci, Francesco+9 more
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Evaluation of Brain SPECT with 99mTc-TRODAT-1 in the Differential Diagnosis of Parkinsonism
Introduction. Brain SPECT with 99mTc-TRODAT-1 (SPECT-TRODAT) may be a useful tool in the differential diagnosis of Parkinsonism. Objective. To compare results of SPECT-TRODAT with clinical findings in patients with Parkinsonism. Methods. We evaluated 153
Giorgio Fabiani+4 more
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Modulation of Peripheral Mast Cell and Brain Microglia Axis via Kinase Inhibition
Background/Objectives: Kinase inhibition is a hot therapeutic strategy for several human diseases, including neurodegeneration. Tyrosine kinase c-KIT activates peripheral mast cells, while other kinases including Abelson (c-Abl) promotes autophagy and ...
Xiaoguang Liu+6 more
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Analysis, Identification and Prediction of Parkinson Disease Sub-Types and Progression through Machine Learning [PDF]
This paper represents a groundbreaking advancement in Parkinson disease (PD) research by employing a novel machine learning framework to categorize PD into distinct subtypes and predict its progression. Utilizing a comprehensive dataset encompassing both clinical and neurological parameters, the research applies advanced supervised and unsupervised ...
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Neuropathologic basis of frontotemporal dementia in progressive supranuclear palsy. [PDF]
BackgroundProgressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by neuronal loss in the extrapyramidal system with pathologic accumulation of tau in neurons and glia.
Dickson, Dennis W+8 more
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Postoperative and Postpartum Onset of Chronic Parkinsonism: Four Case Reports
Background: Certain environmental exposures have been linked to the development of parkinsonism. We report four cases in which the onset of chronic parkinsonism occurred immediately or soon after surgery or childbirth.
Manish Ramani B.+2 more
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Co-morbidity burden in Parkinson’s disease : Comparison with controls and its influence on prognosis [PDF]
Financial support This study was funded by Parkinson’s UK, the Scottish Chief Scientist Office, NHS Grampian endowments, the BMA Doris Hillier award, RS Macdonald Trust, the BUPA Foundation, and SPRING.
Counsell, Carl E.+2 more
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