Movement Disorders
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WHO releases six ‘action steps’ to combat global disparities in Parkinson’s disease
“Parkinson disease is a growing global public health issue. There is a pressing need for a global public health response to address health and...
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Novel combination treatment improves function in early Parkinson’s disease
P2B001 – a proprietary, fixed-dose combination of extended-release pramipexole and rasagiline – improved motor symptoms and daily functioning.
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‘Dr. Caveman’ had a leg up on amputation
Plus: Walking your way to a quieter baby, lending a nose to Parkinson’s research, and identifying the office flirts.
From the Journals
Baseline neuromotor abnormalities persist in schizophrenia
Long-term follow-up data showed predictive value of dyskinesia and neurological soft signs for neuromotor dysfunction.
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Two deaths from liver failure linked to spinal muscular atrophy drug
These are the first known fatal cases of acute liver failure associated with the drug, which the company notes was a known side effect included in...
Literature Review
Parkinson’s disease: Is copper culpable?
Study findings shed new light on the development of the neurodegenerative disease and the role of biometals in the disease process.
From the Journals
Motor abnormalities drive decreased function in schizophrenia
Stronger degrees of motor impairment were associated with worse global and social functioning.
Literature Review
Blood-based assay may offer new way of diagnosing Parkinson’s disease
In addition to being highly accurate, the assay is faster and easier to perform than other Parkinson’s disease assays under investigation.
From the Journals
Higher industriousness reduces risk of predementia syndrome in older adults
Certain facets of conscientiousness could be treatment targets to reduce motoric cognitive risk syndrome and dementia.
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Deep brain stimulation fails to halt depression in Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease patients who underwent deep brain stimulation showed increases in depression subscale scores.
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Restless legs syndrome occurs often in X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy
Patients with restless legs syndrome showed less brain demyelination than those without RLS.