In a nutshell This study examined whether anxiety and depression (AD) can worsen life quality after patients underwent radical prostatectomy (RP; removal of the prostate), as a treatment for prostate cancer. The authors found that patients with AD were more likely to experience urinary incontinence (UI; involuntary urine leakage) and...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the role of depression in impulse control disorders (ICD) in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). Researchers suggested that depression is associated with ICD in these patients. Some background Parkinson's disease (PD) affects brain cells. The abilities controlled by these cells are lost causing...
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In a nutshell This study investigated suicide (the act of causing one’s own death) rates after deep brain stimulation (DBS) in patients with Parkinson's disease. Researchers suggested that suicide can occur in these patients up to 3 years after DBS. Some background Parkinson's disease (PD) affects certain brain cells. These cells...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of rotigotine (Neupro) transdermal patch (RTP) to treat mental symptoms in patients with Parkinson’s disease. Researchers suggested that RTP significantly improved mental symptoms in these patients. Some background Parkinson’s disease is a chronic disorder that affects the brain...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of istradefylline in the treatment of mood disorders in patients with Parkinson´s disease. Researchers suggested that this drug was an effective treatment option to treat mood disorders in these patients. Some background Parkinson´s disease is a chronic disorder that affects...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study reviewed the use of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) to treat depression in patients with Parkinson´s disease. Researchers suggested that rTMS is associated with positive effects in the treatment of depression in these patients. Some background Parkinson´s disease is caused by the...
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