In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of a treatment program with physical therapy and music (PTM) for patients with Parkinson´s disease. Researchers suggested that PTM improved the quality of life of these patients. Some background Parkinson´s disease affects brain cells. These cells stop controlling body functions...
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Levodopa/carbidopa intestinal gel improves off symptoms in the long-term in patients with advanced Parkinson´s disease
In a nutshell This study reviewed the long-term effects of levodopa/carbidopa intestinal gel (LCIG; Duodopa®) in patients with Parkinson´s disease (PD) and wearing-off symptoms. This study concluded that LCIG reduced off-time and improved off-symptoms in the long-term in these patients. Some background PD is a chronic disorder that...
Read MoreIs carbidopa-levodopa enteral suspension a good treatment for Parkinson’s disease?
In a nutshell This article studied whether carbidopa-levodopa enteral suspension (CLES; Duopa) treatment improves the quality of life of patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). The authors found that CLES improved both quality of life and the ability of patients to perform daily activities. Some background Parkinson's disease (PD) is...
Read MoreDance classes improve the clinical outcomes of Parkinson’s disease
In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of dance classes in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Researchers suggested that dance classes improve the symptoms of these patients. Some background PD is a chronic disease of the brain. It affects brain cells causing symptoms such as tremors. This decreases the ability of...
Read MoreHelicobacter pylori treatment improves symptoms in patients with advanced Parkinson’s disease
In a nutshell This study investigated how Helicobacter pylori (HP) infection and its treatment affect the treatment of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Researchers suggested that HP treatment improves the symptoms of patients with PD. Some background PD commonly affects older people. It affects the brain cells causing symptoms such...
Read MoreSafinamide improves the outcomes of patients with Parkinson’s disease treated with levodopa
In a nutshell This study reviewed the effectiveness and safety of safinamide (Xadago) treatment in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Researchers suggested that safinamide improves the outcomes of patients also taking levodopa. Some background PD is a chronic disease that affects more than 10 million people worldwide. It...
Read MoreTibial nerve stimulation improves urinary symptoms in patients with Parkinson´s disease
In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) treatment in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). Researchers suggested that PTNS is associated with improved outcomes in these patients. Some background PD is a chronic disease that affects over...
Read MoreReviewing tolcapone for patients with Parkinson’s disease
In a nutshell This study reviewed the effectiveness and safety of tolcapone (Tasmar) in treating patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Researchers suggested that tolcapone might be a good and safe option for the treatment of these patients. Some background PD affects the brain cells which control body functions. These cells lose their...
Read MoreElectroconvulsive therapy improves the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease
In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Researchers suggested that ECT was associated with improved motor and mental outcomes in PD. Some background PD is a chronic disorder that affects brain cells. These cells lose their ability to...
Read MoreSubthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation improves treatment outcomes of patients with Parkinson’s disease
In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of subthalamic nucleus (SN) deep brain stimulation (DBS) in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Researchers suggested that SN-DBS is safe and associated with improved treatment outcomes for these patients. Some background PD affects the brain cells. The brain cells of patients...
Read MoreSafinamide improves urinary symptoms in patients with Parkinson´s disease
In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of safinamide (Xadago) in treating urinary symptoms of patients with Parkinson´s disease (PD). Researchers suggested that adding safinamide to PD treatment improves urinary symptoms in these patients. Some background PD is a brain disease where the brain loses the capacity in...
Read MoreMirabegron improves the symptoms of overactive bladder in patients with Parkinson’s disease
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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