In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness and safety of mirabegron (Mirbetriq) for patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) with overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms. Researchers suggested that mirabegron improved the symptoms of these patients. Some background PD affects brain cells. Over time, these patients experience a variety of...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the duration of ON time in patients with Parkinson’s disease treated with levodopa-carbidopa (LD-CD). Researchers suggested that LD-CL extended-release (ER) capsules (Rytary) increased ON time in these patients. Some background Parkinson’s disease affects brain cells. These cells lose their ability to...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of the probiotic combination Hexbio in the treatment of gut symptoms in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Researchers suggested that these probiotics improved gut outcomes over 8 weeks of treatment. Some background PD is a chronic disease that affects the brain cells. The body...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness and safety of focused ultrasound subthalamotomy (FUS) in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Researchers suggested that FUS improved symptoms of PD. Some background PD is a chronic disorder that affects the brain cells. These cells lose their ability to control body functions,...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effect of Parkinson's disease (PD) symptoms on the quality of life of patients. Researchers suggested that symptoms affect the quality of life of these patients more than movement-related symptoms. Some background Parkinson's disease (PD) is a chronic disorder that affects the brain cells....
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (TTNS) for overactive bladder (OAB) in women with Parkinson's disease. Researchers suggested that TTNS is a good option for the treatment of these women. Some background Parkinson’s disease is a chronic disorder that affects the brain cells....
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In a nutshell This study reviewed the effectiveness of citicoline (CIT; Neurocoline) in improving symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Researchers suggested that CIT improved the symptoms of these patients. Some background More than 10 million people worldwide live with PD. It affects brain cells which lose their abilities to control body...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness and safety of levodopa inhalation powder (CVT-301; Inbrija) in the treatment of wearing-OFF symptoms in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). Researchers suggested that CVT-301 decreased the daily OFF time of these patients with manageable side effects. Some background...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of subthalamic deep brain stimulation (S-DBS) for the treatment of patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) and sleep disorders. Researchers suggested that S-DBS improves sleep disorders and quality of life in these patients. Some background PD is a chronic disorder that affects brain...
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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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