Subchronic copper exposure induces parkinsonism in rats: Neuromodulatory potential of curcumin
Objective: We aim herein to assess the effect of subchronic Cu-intoxication (0.125%) for 6 weeks on the dopaminergic, serotonergic and astroglial systems together with behavioral…The Role of Environmental Toxins (Rotenone) in Parkinson’s Disease
Objective: Learn the role of environmental toxins - rotenone in development of Parkinson's disease Background: Rotenone is a powerful pesticide. It is also a lipophilic…Heavy metals implicated in a geographical cluster of progressive supranuclear palsy induce tau accumulation and apoptotic cell death in cultured neurons
Objective: To test the hypothesis that certain metals may cause cellular damage suggesting tauopathy. This is an early step in testing the hypothesis that environmental…Exposed-Only Analysis of Gene-Pesticide Interaction in Parkinson’s Disease (PD)
Objective: Assess gene-pesticide associations with PD using an exposed-only design in a highly exposed cohort. Background: Pesticide use is associated with an increased risk of…Frequency of PD Non-Motor symptoms in healthy factory workers
Objective: To measure the prevalence of Parkinson's disease non-motor symptoms (PD NMS Quest, spanish version) among three different types of factory workers: tire factory, chemical…Association between coffee and chimarrão (yerba mate) ingestion and risk of Parkinson’s disease
Objective: To assess whether the ingestion loads (quantity x time) of coffee, and specially yerba mate in southern Brazil, reduce the risk of PD. Background:…Environmental toxicants and Parkinson’s disease in south of Morocco
Objective: Focus on epidemiologic data for environmental agents as potential risk factors throw our experience in third level hospital of Marrakesh Morocco. Background: This multidisciplinary…Dietary Vitamin E as a protective factor for Parkinson’s Disease: a clinical and experimental study
Objective: To test if a higher dietary intake of Vitamin E might represent a protective factor in Parkinson’s disease (PD). Background: Effective disease-modifying treatments are…Impact of the Home Environment on Falls Risk: A Cross-Sectional Study of Patients with Parkinson’s Disease
Objective: To identify fall history and characteristics, as well as home environment risk factors, using a self-administered questionnaire. Background: Falls are a major source of…The impact of non-motor symptoms on the quality of life of patients with Parkinson’s disease depending on its stages
Objective: To study impact of non-motor symptoms evaluated with the Non-Motor Symptoms Scale (NMSS) and on Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients’ quality of life (QOL) depending…
Abstracts from the International Congress of Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders.