In a nutshell This study investigated whether probiotics (PBs) improve constipation in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). Researchers suggested that PBs treatment improves constipation in these patients. Some background PD is a chronic disease that affects the brain. These cells lose their ability to control body functions leaving patients...
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In a nutshell This study reviewed the effectiveness of different respiratory training (RT) exercises in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Researchers suggested that RT should be considered to treat these patients. Some background PD is a chronic disorder that affects over 10 million people worldwide. The disease affects certain brain...
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In a nutshell This study reviewed the effectiveness of different physiotherapy (PT) treatments for patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Some background PD is a chronic disease with progressive symptoms. It affects the brain cells that are responsible for certain body functions. Symptoms can be physical such as tremors and mental...
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In a nutshell This study compared carbidopa–levodopa (CL) extended-release (ER) with immediate-release (IR) in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) and dyskinesia (dys). Researchers suggested that conversion from CL-ER to CL-IR works best in patients without dys or with minor dys. Some background PD affects certain brain cells....
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In a nutshell This study investigated if orthostatic hypotension (OH) affects the effectiveness of rivastigmine (Exelon) in patients with Parkinson’s disease and dementia (PDD). Researchers suggested that rivastigmine is associated with better outcomes in patients with OH. Some background Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a chronic...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of pimavanserin (Nuplazid) in the treatment of depression in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Researchers suggested that this treatment improves depression in patients with PD. Some background PD affects certain brain cells which can result in physical symptoms such as...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of resistance training with instability (RTI) in treating gait disorders in PD. Researchers suggested that RTI improves gait in these patients. Some background PD affects 60,000 Americans every year. This disease attacks the brain cells which control body functions. These body functions are...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the role of levodopa/carbidopa (LC; Sinemet) therapy on vitamin B6 levels in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). Researchers suggested that vitamin B6 might have an important role in Parkinson’s disease and its levels might be affected by LC therapy. Some background PD affects brain cells which...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the association between levodopa treatment and time to dyskinesia (DYS) development in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Researchers suggested that a quick increase in levodopa dose is associated with early DYS. Some background PD is a chronic disorder that affects the brain cells. Body...
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In a nutshell The study evaluated the effectiveness of DA-9701 (Motilitone) on gastrointestinal symptom-related quality of life (GIS-QoL) in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) who are on stable dopaminergic medications. The main finding was that DA-9701 improved GIS-QoL in such patients. Some background Gastrointestinal symptoms (GIS)...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (RTMS) in the treatment of patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). Researchers suggested that RTMS improves walking ability in these patients. Some background PD affects brain cells, which are responsible for controlling body functions. This...
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In a nutshell The study analyzed the outcomes of dual-task training (DTT) in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). The main finding was that DTT led to improved movements and perceived quality of life (QoL) in such patients, compared to single-task physiotherapy. Some background DTT means performing 2 tasks simultaneously, for example,...
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