Subthalamic Nucleus of Luys: A review. What has evolved since 1865?
Objective: The review provides detailed material about the Subthalamic Nucleus of Luys, including pathophisiolgy, hystorical notes about Luys, embryology, anatomy, principal afferents and efferents pathways, as…The legacy of Charles David Marsden: A role model in the field of movement disorders
Objective: The report provides material about David Marsden's life and achievements in Neurology and specially in Movement Disorders field. Background: Marsden obtained his Master’s degree…Systematic Review of Non-pharmacological Interventions for Respiratory Health in Parkinson’s Disease (PD)
Objective: This study systematically reviews randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and control trials of non-pharmacological interventions currently used to improve respiratory function/metrics for people with PD.…Intestinal nerve damage and gut dysfunction in mouse models of Parkinson’s Disease
Objective: This work aims to investigate gut dysfunction and enteric neuropathy in several mouse models of PD to provide insight into enteric nervous system (ENS)…A Study of Social Cognition in Parkinson’s Disease
Objective: To study the social cognition in patients with PD and compare it with normal controls Background: Patients with PD have difficulty expressing emotion which…Evaluation of the Zeez Sleep Pebble for Sleep Disturbance in Parkinson’s Disease
Objective: To evaluate the effect of the Zeez Sleep Pebble© on sleep disturbance in Parkinson’s disease. Background: Sleep disturbance is common in Parkinson’s disease (PD)…Mindfulness Training to Reduce Anxiety in Parkinson’s Disease: A Cautionary Tale about Wearable Technology
Objective: This study aimed to determine the feasibility of using a non-pharmacologic intervention (mindfulness training; MT) administered with a wearable tracker to alleviate anxiety through…How Parkinson’s Disease Affects Value-Based Decisions
Objective: Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a degenerative motor disease that causes subtle deficits in decision-making as a result of striatal dysfunction due to dopamine depletion.…Apathy and cognitive profile in Parkinson´s disease: A cross-sectional study in Cali-Colombia
Objective: To describe and correlate the apathy and cognitive profile of patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Background: Prevalence of apathy in PD is highly variable…Functional Bowel Symptoms in Parkinson´s Disease
Objective: We assessed the prevalence of functional bowel disorders in patients with Parkinson´s disease (PD) using Rome III criteria. Background: A significant fraction of PD…
Abstracts from the International Congress of Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders.