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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In a nutshell This study investigated the long-term effect of pallidal deep brain stimulation (pDBS) in the treatment of patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). Researchers suggested that pDBS is associated with reduced movement symptoms in these patients. Some background Parkinson's disease (PD) is a chronic disease that affects brain cells....
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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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