In a nutshell This study investigated if there is an association between treatment with levodopa and sleep in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Researchers suggested that there is a strong association between sleep abnormalities and patients treated with levodopa. Some background PD is a chronic disease that affects brain...
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Apomorphine infusion improves quality of life of patients with Parkinson’s disease
In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of continuous subcutaneous apomorphine infusion (CSAI) in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease (PD) symptoms. Researchers suggested that CSAI improves movement symptoms and quality of life of these patients. Some background Parkinson’s disease is a chronic disorder that affects...
Read MoreExercise guidelines to improve walking function in patients with Parkinson´s disease
In a nutshell This study reviewed exercise recommendations to help patients with impaired gait from Parkinson’s disease (PD). Researchers suggested that gait-specific exercise can help these patients more than a general exercise program. Some background PD affects between over 1% of adults aged 65 or older. The disease affects certain brain...
Read MoreHydrotherapy is effective in the treatment of Parkinson´s disease symptoms
In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of hydrotherapy (HT; physical exercise done in a pool) in the treatment of Parkinson´s disease symptoms. Researchers suggested that HT helps patients manage their symptoms. Some background Parkinson´s disease is a degenerative disease that affects brain cells. This can cause...
Read MoreEvaluating a new treatment for gastric symptoms in patients with Parkinson’s disease
In a nutshell This study determined the effect of DA-9701 (Motilitone) on gastric motility (GM: movements of the digestive system) in patients with Parkinson’s disease. Researchers suggested that this drug improves GM in these patients. Some background Patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) have an abnormal digestive function. This can...
Read MoreEvaluating nerve disease in patients with Parkinson’s disease
In a nutshell This study investigated the causes of polyneuropathy (PN; damage of peripheral nerves that causes weakness and numbness) in patients with Parkinson’s disease. Researchers suggested that long-term levodopa treatment might be associated with PN in these patients. Some background Parkinson’s disease (PD) affects brain cells...
Read MoreLee Silverman voice treatment in the treatment of voice symptoms in patients with Parkinson´s disease
In a nutshell This study compared two speech treatments in patients with Parkinson´s disease with voice symptoms. Researchers suggested that Lee Silverman voice treatment (LSVT LOUD) is a more effective method when compared to articulation treatment (LSVT ART) in these patients. Some background Around 89% of patients with Parkinson’s...
Read MoreDepression is associated with freezing of gait in patients with Parkinson´s disease
In a nutshell This study investigated the factors associated with freezing of gait (brief incapacity to walk) of patients with Parkinson´s disease (PD). Researchers suggested that depression is associated with this symptom. Some background PD is a long-term disease that affects brain cells. Symptoms generally come slowly with time and may...
Read MoreRasagiline improves symptoms of Japanese patients with early Parkinson´s disease
In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of rasagiline (Azilect) in the treatment of Japanese patients with early Parkinson´s disease (PD). Researchers suggested that rasagiline improved the treatment outcomes of these patients. Some background PD is the second most common neurodegenerative disease. It affects more than 1% of...
Read MoreA sleep disorder can predict increased severity of Parkinson’s disease
In a nutshell This study evaluated how REM sleep behavior disorder was related to the progression of Parkinson’s disease. Results showed that patients with REM sleep disorder experienced faster progression of certain symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Some background Parkinson's disease is caused by the breakdown and death of nerves...
Read MoreDonepezil may help prevent thought and behaviour decline for patients with Parkinson’s
In a nutshell This study examined the effect of donepezil for treating Parkinson’s disease. Results showed that donepezil [Aricept?] improved patient’s thought and behavior, but did not prevent the progression of Parkinson’s. Some background Parkinson’s disease is caused by the breakdown and death of nerves within the...
Read MoreCan diet help improve symptoms of Parkinson´s disease?
In a nutshell This study evaluated the safety and effectiveness of a low-fat diet compared to a ketogenic diet (KD; high fat and low carbohydrates) to treat symptoms of Parkinson´s disease. Researchers suggested that both diets were associated with improved symptoms in these patients. Some background Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a...
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