Parkinson's Disease
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Motor abnormalities drive decreased function in schizophrenia
Stronger degrees of motor impairment were associated with worse global and social functioning.
Literature Review
Blood-based assay may offer new way of diagnosing Parkinson’s disease
In addition to being highly accurate, the assay is faster and easier to perform than other Parkinson’s disease assays under investigation.
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Deep brain stimulation fails to halt depression in Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease patients who underwent deep brain stimulation showed increases in depression subscale scores.
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Statins tied to lower risk for parkinsonism
“Cerebrovascular disease pathologies accumulating in older brains may be an unrecognized contributor to parkinsonism in old age.”
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Novel combo drug shows promise as first-line Parkinson’s disease treatment
The combination of low-dose pramipexole and rasagiline is taken once per day and does not require titration.
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Atypical anxiety offers intervention target in Parkinson’s disease
A systematic review identified a range of anxiety symptoms related to motor and nonmotor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
Guidelines
New guidance on palliative care for neurologic disorders
Palliative care includes much more than hospice services, according to a new guideline.
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Tremors and memory loss precede Parkinson’s in diverse population
Ethnically diverse study identifies prediagnostic Parkinson’s disease in primary care.
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Imaging links insula and frontal cortex to anxiety in Parkinson’s disease
Electroencephalography showed stronger connections in several brain areas of patients with anxiety compared to those without anxiety
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Berries, red wine linked to lower mortality in Parkinson’s disease
“Certain flavonoids, for example, anthocyanins, have been shown to exert antiapoptosis effects and protect cognition and motor functions.”
Literature Review
Dairy intake may increase risk of Parkinson’s disease in men
“Diets with limited milk intake (e.g., Mediterranean diet) may be beneficial with respect to Parkinson’s disease.”