Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of Flunarizine Induced Parkinsonism: Nationwide Data Between 2000 and 2006 in Taiwan
Objective: The calcium channel blockers, such as flunarizine and cinnarizine, and rarely selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and lithium can produce parkinsonism and tardive syndromes. Background:…Clinical profile and predictors of outcome in Neuroleptic malignant syndrome and Parkinsonism hyperpyrexia syndrome
Objective: To assess the clinical profile and the factors predicting mortality of Indian patients with Neuroleptic malignant syndrome(NMS) and Parkinsonism hyperpyrexia syndrome (PHS). Background: NMS…What is the relationship between dyskinesia and performance of activities of daily living in patients with Parkinson’s disease?
Objective: The aim of this study was to determine which of drug-induced dyskinesia (DID) or other symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD) had the most impact…Global Improvement and Patient Satisfaction: Results from a Long-Term, Open-Label, Rollover Study of Valbenazine in Tardive Dyskinesia
Objective: To assess global improvement and patient satisfaction in participants with tardive dyskinesia (TD) who received long-term treatment with once-daily valbenazine (VBZ). Background: VBZ, approved…Propofol-induced acute dystonic reaction after orthopedic surgery in a young healthy woman
Objective: Background: Acute dystonic reactions (ADR) are well known adverse effects of dopamine receptor blocking agents, as antipsychotics or anti-emetics. Propofol-induced ADR, albeit yet described,…Deep Brain Stimulation of Globus Pallidus Internus Combined with Bilateral Anterior Capsulotomy for the Treatment of Tardive Dystonia in Patients with Refractory Schizophrenia
Objective: To evaluate the utility and safety of deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the globus pallidus internus (GPi) combined with bilateral anterior capsulotomy in the…Effects of PGE inhibition on Striatal Neuroinflammation in 6-OHDA lesion
Objective: In this study, we investigated the role of prostaglandin E2 inhibition, pro-inflammatory cytokine concentration and microglial activation in a Parkinsonian rat Background: Neuro-inflammation plays…Hospital Utilization Rates Following Antipsychotic Dose Reductions Among Patients With Bipolar and Major Depressive Disorders
Objective: To analyze the healthcare burden and incidence of Tardive dyskinesia (TD) due to antipsychotic dose reduction in patients with bipolar disorder (BD) and major…Using tablet devices to educate patients about dystonia and botulinum toxin for movement disorders
Objective: To assess the efficacy of tablet-based learning modules for patient education in an outpatient movement disorders center. Background: Educational materials improve patient understanding, and…A framework to facilitate competence in practice for Parkinson’s Disease Nurse Specialists in the United Kingdom
Objective: To determine if the current Parkinson's Disease Nurse Specialist (PDNS) competency framework 2nd Edition 2008 (1) for nurses working in the management of Parkinson's…
Abstracts from the International Congress of Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders.