In a nutshell This study investigated the effects of exercise therapy to treat the symptoms of patients with Parkinson disease. Researchers suggested that exercise therapy improved the symptoms of these patients in a short-term period. Some background Parkinson disease is a progressive disease that affects brain cells. It causes impaired movements and...
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Early deep brain stimulation helps treating tremors in patients with early Parkinson’s disease
In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of early deep brain stimulation (DBS) treatment in patients with Parkinson’s disease PD. Researchers suggested that DBS may slow down tremor progression in patients with early PD. Some background Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a chronic disease that affects certain brain cells. These...
Read MoreHydrotherapy is effective in the treatment of Parkinson´s disease symptoms
In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of hydrotherapy (HT; physical exercise done in a pool) in the treatment of Parkinson´s disease symptoms. Researchers suggested that HT helps patients manage their symptoms. Some background Parkinson´s disease is a degenerative disease that affects brain cells. This can cause...
Read MoreSurgery/deep brain stimulation and medical therapy improves the quality of life of patients with Parkinson’s disease
In a nutshell This study investigated whether surgery and medical therapy increase the quality of life of patients with advanced Parkinson´s disease (PD). Researchers suggested that surgery combined with medical therapy was associated with improved quality of life for these patients, when compared to therapy alone. Some background PD is...
Read MoreLooking for advanced PD patients to test Exablate ultrasound, a new, one-time, non-surgical procedure for motor symptoms
In a nutshell The Exablate Neuro study evaluates the safety and effectiveness of focused ultrasound procedures for treating motor symptoms in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) who are no longer having success with medications. The details The Exablate Neuro uses focused ultrasound beams to ablate (destroy) a small area on one side of the...
Read MoreRepetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation to treat Parkinson´s symptoms
In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) at controlling the symptoms of Parkinson´s patients. Researchers suggested that rTMS reduced the symptoms of these patients. Some background Parkinson’s is a progressive disease. Medications are the main treatment option,...
Read MoreDeep brain stimulation and cognitive function in patients with Parkinson´s disease
In a nutshell This study investigated whether receiving deep brain stimulation (DBS) or medical therapy affects the quality of life of patients with Parkinson´s disease. Researchers suggested that DBS is associated with neuropsychological changes that affect the quality of life of these patients. Some background Parkinson’s disease is...
Read MoreSearching for patients to test a mobile rehabilitation app for Parkinson’s disease
In a nutshell This study is examining the safety and effectiveness of the 9zest mobile rehabilitation app for independent older adults with Parkinson’s disease. The main outcomes to be measured are number of falls during exercise and the usability of the app. This study is recruiting in Las Vegas, Nevada. The details The 9zest app delivers...
Read MoreLooking for patients to test Botox injection for resting tremors in Parkinson’s disease
In a nutshell This study is investigating the impact of onabotulinum toxin A (Botox) injection on rest tremors in patients with Parkinson’s disease. The main outcome to be measured is the change in tremor symptoms before and after treatment. This study is recruiting in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The details Rest tremors are often...
Read MoreHow safe is ropinirole compared to other dopamine agonists for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease?
In a nutshell This study evaluated the tolerability and safety of ropinirole (Requip XL) versus other dopamine agonists taken alone or together with levodopa to treat Parkinson’s disease (PD). This study concluded that ropinirole was associated with similar side effects to other dopamine agonists. Some background For many years, dopamine...
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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