Urodynamic findings in a cohort of patients with SCA7 reporting lower urinary tract symptoms
Objective: To evaluate the urodynamic findings in a cohort of patients with Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7 (SCA7) reporting lower urinary tract symptoms. Background: SCA7 is…A Diagnostic Algorithm for Pediatric Early Onset Ataxia
Objective: To provide a clinical diagnostic algorithm for pediatric Early Onset Ataxia (EOA) that can contribute to an increased diagnostic yield. Background: In children, EOA…Respiratory Complaints in Individuals with Spinocerebelar Ataxia Type 2
Objective: Verify the presence of respiratory complaints and dysfunction in individuals with spinocerebellar ataxia type 2 (SCA2).SCA2 is characterized by cerebellar ataxia, accompanied by dysarthria,…Non-motor symptoms in Spinocerebellar ataxia, multiple system atrophy and Idiopathic late-onset cerebellar ataxia
Objective: Recent studies suggest that non-motor symptoms (NMS) including urinary disorders, erectile dysfunction in men, orthostatic hypotension, sleep disruption, constipation, depression and anxiety are common…Changes in balance and gait after a single session of combined cerebellum and primary motor cortex transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) in a person with SCA1
Objective: To examine whether a single session of cerebellum and motor cortex (tDCS) stimulation associated with specific training of balance skills could change balance and…Intensive speech rehabilitation in degenerative ataxias improves intelligility
Objective: To test the efficacy and tolerability of intensive home based treatment for dysarthria in ataxia Background: The loss of the ability to speak is…Cortical and brainstem neurodegeneration associate with the clinical severity in spinocerebellar ataxia patients
Objective: The aim of the study was to know the association of degree of atrophy in brain areas with clinical severity in SCA patients. Background:…Acute Stroke in Middle Cerebellar Peduncle in a Patient with FXTAS
Objective: Report a case of Fragile X associated Tremor/Ataxia Syndrome (FXTAS) with acute middle cerebellar peduncle (MCP) infarction, and highlight the potential susceptibility of the…Urinary symptoms and Urodynamic findings in patients with SCAs and DRPLA
Objective: To investigate the lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and findings of the urodynamic study (UDS) in patients with spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA) and dentatorubral pallidoluysian…Recurrent Ataxia in a Young Lady with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
Objective: To present a case with recurrent attacks of ataxia in a young lady with Hashimoto's Thyroidits. Background: Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is now considered the most…
Abstracts from the International Congress of Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders.