In a nutshell This study evaluated the effects of dance style and training duration in improving balance in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). The data showed that dance-based interventions of more than 12 weeks could effectively improve balance in these patients. Some background PD is a disorder in which part of the brain is progressively...
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Evaluating the effectiveness and safety of continuous subcutaneous foslevodopa-foscarbidopa for the treatment of motor fluctuations in patients with Parkinson’s disease.
In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of continuous subcutaneous foslevodopa-foscarbidopa (ABBV-951) for the treatment of motor fluctuations in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). The data showed that continuous subcutaneous foslevodopa-foscarbidopa significantly improved motor fluctuations in these patients. Some...
Read MoreEvaluating the effects of Baduanjin exercise on motor function, balance, and gait in patients with Parkinson’s disease.
In a nutshell This study evaluated the effects of Baduanjin exercise on motor function, balance, and gait in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). The data showed that Baduanjin exercise significantly improved motor function, balance, and gait in these patients. Some background PD is a disorder in which part of the brain is progressively...
Read MoreEvaluating the effects of split-belt treadmill versus tied-belt treadmill training on gait adaptation in patients with Parkinson’s disease.
In a nutshell This study evaluated the effects of split-belt treadmill (SBT) versus tied-belt treadmill (TBT) training on gait adaptation in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). The data showed that SBT training significantly improved gait adaptation compared to TBT in these patients. Some background PD is a disorder in which part of...
Read MoreEvaluating the effectiveness of acupuncture for the treatment of anxiety in patients with Parkinson’s disease.
In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness of acupuncture for the treatment of anxiety in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). The data showed that acupuncture was an effective treatment for anxiety and improved the well-being of these patients. Some background Parkinson's disease (PD) is a disorder in which part of the brain is...
Read MoreComparing the effects of different antidepressant therapies on depression symptoms in patients with Parkinson’s disease.
In a nutshell This study compared the effectiveness of different antidepressant therapies on depression in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). The data showed that escitalopram (Cipralex), pramipexole (Mirapex), and repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) were more effective than routine treatment in these patients. After 4 weeks,...
Read MoreEvaluating the effectiveness and safety of continuous subcutaneous night-time only apomorphine for the treatment of insomnia in patients with Parkinson’s disease.
In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of continuous subcutaneous night-time only apomorphine (Apokyn) infusion for the treatment of insomnia in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). The data showed that continuous subcutaneous night-time only apomorphine was effective in improving sleep disturbances in patients with...
Read MoreEvaluating the effectiveness and safety of opicapone for the treatment of non-motor symptoms in patients with Parkinson’s disease.
In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of opicapone (Ongentys) for the treatment of non-motor symptoms in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). The data showed that opicapone improved the non-motor symptoms and quality of life (QoL) with manageable side effects in patients with PD. Some background Parkinson's disease...
Read MoreEvaluating the long-term effectiveness and safety of device-aided therapies for the treatment of real-world patients with advanced Parkinson’s disease.
In a nutshell This study evaluated the long-term effectiveness and safety of device-aided therapies (DATs) for the treatment of real-world patients with advanced Parkinson’s disease (PD). The data showed that in the long-term, DATs are well maintained among these patients. Some background Parkinson's disease (PD) is a disorder in which part...
Read MoreEvaluating the long-term effects of exercise and regular physical activity in patients with early Parkinson’s disease.
In a nutshell This study evaluated the long-term effects of exercise and regular physical activity in patients with early Parkinson’s disease (PD). The data showed that in the long-term, the maintenance of high regular physical activity levels and exercise habits were strongly associated with better clinical outcomes of PD symptoms. Some...
Read MoreEvaluating the effectiveness and safety of ropinirole for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease.
In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of ropinirole (Requip) for the treatment of patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). The data showed that ropinirole was effective in improving motor function and daily living of patients with PD but was associated with an increase in side effects. Some background Parkinson's...
Read MoreIs AADC gene therapy a valuable option for patients with moderately advanced Parkinson Disease?
In a nutshell In this work, the authors studied whether VY-AADC01 (NBIb-1817) gene therapy was safe and effective in patients with moderately advanced Parkinson's disease (PD) patients with motor fluctuations. The authors showed that this treatment caused an improvement in motor function, quality of life, and a decrease in the level of...
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