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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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