In a nutshell This study investigated the association between levodopa treatment and time to dyskinesia (DYS) development in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Researchers suggested that a quick increase in levodopa dose is associated with early DYS. Some background PD is a chronic disorder that affects the brain cells. Body...
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In a nutshell The study evaluated the effectiveness of DA-9701 (Motilitone) on gastrointestinal symptom-related quality of life (GIS-QoL) in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) who are on stable dopaminergic medications. The main finding was that DA-9701 improved GIS-QoL in such patients. Some background Gastrointestinal symptoms (GIS)...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (RTMS) in the treatment of patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). Researchers suggested that RTMS improves walking ability in these patients. Some background PD affects brain cells, which are responsible for controlling body functions. This...
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In a nutshell The study analyzed the outcomes of dual-task training (DTT) in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). The main finding was that DTT led to improved movements and perceived quality of life (QoL) in such patients, compared to single-task physiotherapy. Some background DTT means performing 2 tasks simultaneously, for example,...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the risk factors for depression in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). Researchers suggested that depression in these patients is associated with anxiety and sleep disorders. Some background PD is the second most common brain disorder. It is associated with physical and mental symptoms such as muscle...
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In a nutshell This study reviewed the effectiveness of dopamine agonists (DAg) and MAO-B inhibitors in the treatment of patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). Researchers suggested that DAgs and selegiline alone or with levodopa were the best options to treat these patients. Some background Parkinson's disease (PD) is a chronic disorder...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the long-term effectiveness of deep brain stimulation (DBS) in early-stage Parkinson's disease (PD). Researchers suggested that DBS reduces the need for PD medication while improving long-term outcomes. Some background PD is a chronic disorder that affects brain cells. These cells lose their ability to control...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effect of caffeine on patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). Researchers suggested that caffeine decreased the risk and progression of PD. Some background Parkinson's disease (PD) is one of the most common brain diseases. The brain cells lose their abilities to control body functions. This causes...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the impact of trimetazidine (Vastarel MR) in the treatment of patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). Researchers suggested that the use of trimetazidine should be avoided in PD. Some background PD is one of the most common brain diseases. It affects brain cells which are responsible for several body...
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In a nutshell This study investigated whether resistance training improves freezing of gait (FOG) severity in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). Researchers suggested that adapted resistance training significantly improves the outcomes of FOG. Some background Parkinson's disease (PD) is a chronic disorder that affects the brain. Brain...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness and safety of prolonged-release melatonin (PRM; Circadin) in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) and poor sleep quality. Researchers suggested that PRM is a good and safe option do treat these patients. Some background Parkinson's disease (PD) is a chronic disorder that affects 60,000...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of bladder training in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) and urinary symptoms (US). Researchers suggested that BT improves the outcomes of these patients. Some background Parkinson's disease (PD) is a chronic disorder that affects brain cells. These cells lose their ability to...
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