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Evaluating the long-term effects of exercise and regular physical activity in patients with early Parkinson’s disease.

Evaluating the long-term effects of exercise and regular physical activity in patients with early Parkinson’s disease.

Posted by on May 8, 2022 in Parkinson's Disease | 0 comments

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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Effects of dual-task group training on movements, mental performance and quality of life in patients with Parkinson’s disease

Effects of dual-task group training on movements, mental performance and quality of life in patients with Parkinson’s disease

Posted by on Sep 13, 2020 in Parkinson's Disease | 0 comments

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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Deep brain stimulation improves the long-term outcomes of patients with early Parkinson’s disease

Deep brain stimulation improves the long-term outcomes of patients with early Parkinson’s disease

Posted by on Aug 9, 2020 in Parkinson's Disease | 0 comments

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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Selegiline improves the treatment of patients with early Parkinson’s disease

Selegiline improves the treatment of patients with early Parkinson’s disease

Posted by on Oct 20, 2019 in Parkinson's Disease | 0 comments

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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A 5-week rehabilitation program that improves the physical outcomes of patients with Parkinson’s disease

A 5-week rehabilitation program that improves the physical outcomes of patients with Parkinson’s disease

Posted by on Aug 28, 2019 in Parkinson's Disease | 0 comments

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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Levodopa in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease: when to start treatment?

Posted by on Feb 12, 2019 in Parkinson's Disease | 0 comments

In 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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Looking for advanced PD patients to test Exablate ultrasound, a new, one-time, non-surgical procedure for motor symptoms

Posted by on Aug 10, 2018 in Parkinson's Disease | 0 comments

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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Deep brain stimulation or medical therapy: which is more effective for advanced Parkinson’s disease?

Deep brain stimulation or medical therapy: which is more effective for advanced Parkinson’s disease?

Posted by on Jun 21, 2018 in Parkinson's Disease | 0 comments

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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