In a nutshell This study looked the effect of cholinesterase inhibitors on treating Parkinson’s disease. The study showed that cholinesterase inhibitors are effective at treating cognitive mental deficits but have no effect on improving the risk of falls. Some background Patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) have symptoms which can be...
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How effective is Duopa gel for motor symptoms in advanced Parkinson’s disease?
In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of levodopa/carbidopa intestinal gel (Duopa) on improving severe motor symptoms for patients with advanced Parkinson’s disease. This analysis concluded that Duopa appears to improve symptoms in these patients. Some background A combination of levodopa and carbidopa is the...
Read MoreTreatment options for Parkinson’s disease
In a nutshell This review explained the different types of treatment available for Parkinson’s disease. The authors outlined several types of oral medications and surgical treatments used to treat motor based symptoms. Some background Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive degenerative disorder where the number of...
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