In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of transcranial direct current stimulation (TDCS) when delivered at home, for patients with Parkinson’s disease. Researchers suggested that this treatment improves movement symptoms in these patients. Some background Parkinson’s disease is a chronic disorder that affects brain cells....
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of early deep brain stimulation (DBS) treatment in patients with Parkinson’s disease PD. Researchers suggested that DBS may slow down tremor progression in patients with early PD. Some background Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a chronic disease that affects certain brain cells. These...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of bisphosphonates (BPT) to prevent hip fractures in elderly patients with stroke and Parkinson’s disease. Researchers suggested that BPTs reduced the risk of fracture in these patients. Some background The risk of fracture is high in elderly patients with stroke and Parkinson’s...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of pimavanserin (PVS; Nuplazid) in the treatment of sleep disorders in patients with Parkinson’s disease. Researchers suggested that PVS improves the quality of sleep of these patients. Some background Most patients with Parkinson’s disease have some manner of night-time sleep...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of rotigotine (Neupro) transdermal patch (RTP) to treat mental symptoms in patients with Parkinson’s disease. Researchers suggested that RTP significantly improved mental symptoms in these patients. Some background Parkinson’s disease is a chronic disorder that affects the brain...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of istradefylline in the treatment of mood disorders in patients with Parkinson´s disease. Researchers suggested that this drug was an effective treatment option to treat mood disorders in these patients. Some background Parkinson´s disease is a chronic disorder that affects...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This trial is looking at the use of tadalafil (Cialis) and selegiline (Eldepryl) to treat the symptoms of erectile dysfunction (ED) in men with moderate ED and Parkinson's Disease (PD). The main outcome to be measured is the improvement in erectile function. The trial is recruiting in Tampa (Florida), USA. The details...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study investigated whether abnormal behavior in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and impulse control disorder (ICD) was affected by a change in drug treatment. Researchers suggested that switching from dopamine agonists to levodopa/carbidopa improved ICD outcomes and daily activities. Some background ICD is present in...
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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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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...
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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 MoreIn 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...
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