In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (TTNS) for overactive bladder (OAB) in women with Parkinson's disease. Researchers suggested that TTNS is a good option for the treatment of these women. Some background Parkinson’s disease is a chronic disorder that affects the brain cells....
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In a nutshell This study reviewed the effectiveness of citicoline (CIT; Neurocoline) in improving symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Researchers suggested that CIT improved the symptoms of these patients. Some background More than 10 million people worldwide live with PD. It affects brain cells which lose their abilities to control body...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness and safety of levodopa inhalation powder (CVT-301; Inbrija) in the treatment of wearing-OFF symptoms in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). Researchers suggested that CVT-301 decreased the daily OFF time of these patients with manageable side effects. Some background...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of subthalamic deep brain stimulation (S-DBS) for the treatment of patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) and sleep disorders. Researchers suggested that S-DBS improves sleep disorders and quality of life in these patients. Some background PD is a chronic disorder that affects brain...
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In a nutshell This study investigated whether probiotics (PBs) improve constipation in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). Researchers suggested that PBs treatment improves constipation in these patients. Some background PD is a chronic disease that affects the brain. These cells lose their ability to control body functions leaving patients...
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In a nutshell This study reviewed the effectiveness of different respiratory training (RT) exercises in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Researchers suggested that RT should be considered to treat these patients. Some background PD is a chronic disorder that affects over 10 million people worldwide. The disease affects certain brain...
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In a nutshell This study reviewed the effectiveness of different physiotherapy (PT) treatments for patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Some background PD is a chronic disease with progressive symptoms. It affects the brain cells that are responsible for certain body functions. Symptoms can be physical such as tremors and mental...
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In a nutshell This study compared carbidopa–levodopa (CL) extended-release (ER) with immediate-release (IR) in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) and dyskinesia (dys). Researchers suggested that conversion from CL-ER to CL-IR works best in patients without dys or with minor dys. Some background PD affects certain brain cells....
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In a nutshell This study investigated if orthostatic hypotension (OH) affects the effectiveness of rivastigmine (Exelon) in patients with Parkinson’s disease and dementia (PDD). Researchers suggested that rivastigmine is associated with better outcomes in patients with OH. Some background Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a chronic...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of pimavanserin (Nuplazid) in the treatment of depression in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Researchers suggested that this treatment improves depression in patients with PD. Some background PD affects certain brain cells which can result in physical symptoms such as...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of resistance training with instability (RTI) in treating gait disorders in PD. Researchers suggested that RTI improves gait in these patients. Some background PD affects 60,000 Americans every year. This disease attacks the brain cells which control body functions. These body functions are...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the role of levodopa/carbidopa (LC; Sinemet) therapy on vitamin B6 levels in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). Researchers suggested that vitamin B6 might have an important role in Parkinson’s disease and its levels might be affected by LC therapy. Some background PD affects brain cells which...
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