Association of the DRD2 (CA) n and DRD3 Ser9Gly polymorphisms with Parkinson’s disease and response of dopamine agonists
Objective: To investigate the association between dopamine receptor D types 2(DRD2) (CA)n and types 3 (DRD3) Ser9Gly polymorphisms and the risk of Parkinson's disease (PD),…Medicinal cannabis for Parkinson’s disease: A survey of practices, beliefs, and attitudes among providers at NPF centers of excellence
Objective: To gather data on the cannabis-related prescribing practices, and views regarding potential risks and benefits of cannabis, among experts caring for patients with PD.…Validity and reliability of the test d evaluation des membres superieurs de personnes agees (TEMPA) to assess upper limb in Parkinson’s disease
Objective: This study aims to carry out validity and reliability of the Test dEvaluation des Membres Superieurs Des Personnes Agees (TEMPA) in patients with PD.…Does distance walked after two minutes predict total 6 minute walk test distance in people with Parkinson’s disease?
Objective: To determine if the distance walked in the first two minutes of the 6 Minute Walk Test (6MWT) accurately predicts the total distance walked…Balance training in individual’s with Parkinson’s disease: Therapist-supervised vs. home-based exercise programmes
Objective: To evaluate and compare the efficacy of a home-based balance programme to therapist-supervised programme on gait parameters, dynamic balance, balance confidence and motivation in…Eight weeks of home-based balance training not as effective as therapist-based during dual tasks
Objective: To assess the effect of balance training on dual-tasking gait, and to investigate if a home-based programme is comparable to a therapist-supervised programme. Background:…PERFORM: Controlled study in fluctuating PD patients examining the effects of motor state on the outcomes resulting from a structured physical therapy (PT) program
Objective: To determine if outcomes following a PT program are improved if PT sessions are conducted while PD patients are in an on motor state…Subcutaneous apomorphine reduces OFF time and dyskinesias and improves quality of life in Parkinson’s disease (PD) – 5-year follow-up of patients in Greece
Objective: To evaluate the long-term efficacy of subcutaneous apomorphine (APO) injection and APO infusion in controlling motor fluctuations and dyskinesias and the impact on quality…PD COMM Pilot: A pilot randomised controlled trial of Lee Silverman voice treatment (LSVT) versus NHS speech and language therapy versus no intervention in Parkinson’s
Objective: To evaluate the feasibility of a full scale trial on the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of two types of speech and language therapy (SLT) for…Virtual rehabilitation: A therapy for parkinsonism?
Objective: To determine the effectiveness of vestibular rehabilitation exercises that use virtual reality technology through pre and post application of the Berg Balance Scale (BBS),…
Abstracts from the International Congress of Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders.