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Evaluating the long-term effectiveness and safety of device-aided therapies for the treatment of real-world patients with advanced Parkinson’s disease.

Evaluating the long-term effectiveness and safety of device-aided therapies for the treatment of real-world patients with advanced Parkinson’s disease.

Posted by on May 31, 2022 in Parkinson's Disease | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study evaluated the long-term effectiveness and safety of device-aided therapies (DATs) for the treatment of real-world patients with advanced Parkinson’s disease (PD). The data showed that in the long-term, DATs are well maintained among these patients. Some background Parkinson's disease (PD) is a disorder in which part...

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Is continuous levodopa-carbidopa infusion effective in people with severe dyskinesia?

Is continuous levodopa-carbidopa infusion effective in people with severe dyskinesia?

Posted by on Aug 22, 2021 in Parkinson's Disease | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study looked at the use of levodopa-carbidopa intestinal gel (LCIG; Duodopa) for the treatment of severe dyskinesia in patients with advanced Parkinson's disease (PD). It found that LCIG improved symptoms in most patients but that dose adjustments were needed throughout treatment. Some background Parkinson's...

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Is carbidopa-levodopa enteral suspension a good treatment for Parkinson’s disease?

Is carbidopa-levodopa enteral suspension a good treatment for Parkinson’s disease?

Posted by on Jun 13, 2021 in Parkinson's Disease | 0 comments

In a nutshell This article studied whether carbidopa-levodopa enteral suspension (CLES; Duopa) treatment improves the quality of life of patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). The authors found that CLES improved both quality of life and the ability of patients to perform daily activities. Some background Parkinson's disease (PD) is...

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Surgery/deep brain stimulation and medical therapy improves the quality of life of patients with Parkinson’s disease

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

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...

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Deep brain stimulation and cognitive function in patients with Parkinson´s disease

Deep brain stimulation and cognitive function in patients with Parkinson´s disease

Posted by on Jul 23, 2018 in Parkinson's Disease | 0 comments

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...

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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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