In a nutshell This study evaluated the long-term effects of exercise and regular physical activity in patients with early Parkinson’s disease (PD). The data showed that in the long-term, the maintenance of high regular physical activity levels and exercise habits were strongly associated with better clinical outcomes of PD symptoms. Some...
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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 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 long-term effectiveness and safety of selegiline (Zelapar) in Japanese patients with early Parkinson's disease. Researchers suggested that selegiline improved the outcomes of these patients with manageable side effects. Some background Parkinson's disease (PD) is a chronic disease that affects the...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of a 5-week rehabilitation program for patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). Researchers suggested that these patients had an improvement in their physical condition. Some background PD is a chronic disease that affects brain cells. These cells are responsible for controlling body movements...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the effect of lifestyle factors (LFs) on Parkinson's disease (PD). This study found that LFs can influence PD progression and mortality. Some background Parkinson’s disease (PD) affects the nerve cells in the brain that produce a substance called dopamine. This results in symptoms...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study investigated if levodopa has an effect on Parkinson's disease (PD) progression or just treats the symptoms. Researchers suggested that treatment with levodopa improves the symptoms of these patients, without having an effect on disease progression. Some background The standard treatment for PD is levodopa. Doctors may...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of dopamine agonists in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Researchers suggested that this treatment reduces physical movement symptoms, but increases other side effects. Some background PD is a disease associated with a variety of symptoms such as reduced movement capacity and...
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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...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of deep brain stimulation (DBS) and/or medical therapy for patients with advanced Parkinson’s disease. This study concluded that DBS plus medical therapy improved Parkinson's symptoms and quality of life compared to medical therapy alone. Some background Levodopa remains the...
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In a nutshell This study explored the timing of progression of Parkinson’s disease using the Hoehn and Yahr scale. They concluded that the transition time between disease stages a useful way to measure disease progression. Some background The progression of Parkinson’s symptoms varies between people. The Hoehn and Yahr (H&Y) scale is...
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