Glucocerebrosidase activity in a cohort of PD patients
Objective: To evaluate glucocerebrosidase (GCase) activity in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) of a cohort of 53 PD patients with and without GBA mutations and…APL-130277 is a sublingual film being studied in phase 3 trials to rapidly turn patients ON from OFF episodes by delivering apomorphine via the oral mucosa
Objective: Evaluate if any differences exist in the efficacy of APL-130277 doses to turn a patient with Parkinson's disease (PD) from OFF to fully ON…Colonic microbiome in Korean patients with Parkinson’s disease
Objective: In this study we investigated the relationship between colonic microbiome and clinical features of the patients with homogeneous ethnicity. Background: Colonic microbiome is an…In idiopathic Parkinson’s disease: The effect of using L-dopa on peripheral nerves
Objective: Idiopathic Parkinson's disease (IPD) is a chronic neurodegenerative disorder. Most of the clinicians believe that it is limited with motor and cognitive disorders. However,…1 to 40 years later: Delayed effects of brain radiation presenting as parkinsonism
Objective: To report 3 adult cases of delayed radiation induced parkinsonism, with latency ranging from 1 to 40 years. . Background: Unequivocal radiation induced parkinsonism…The phenotypic and genetic features of myoclonus-dystonia in six Saudi Arabian kindreds
Objective: To study the motor symptoms, psychiatric and neuropsychological features and genetic findings of patients with familial dystonia with or without myoclonus in a movement…The interrater variability in clinical assessment of post-hypoxic myoclonus
Objective: To investigate the interrater variability in clinical assessment of acute post-hypoxic myoclonus (PHM) after cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Background: PHM is a clinical symptom that can…A phase 3, placebo-controlled study with an open-label extension: Sustained incobotulinumtoxinA efficacy in upper-limb post-stroke spasticity over 48 weeks
Objective: To assess the efficacy and safety of incobotulinumtoxinA for upper-limb post-stroke spasticity. Background: Botulinum toxin injections are a recommended therapy for limb spasticity. We…Tics exacerbations in middle-aged and older adults with Tourette syndrome: A case series
Objective: To describe five cases of adults with Tourette Syndrome (TS) who experienced exacerbations of their tics. Background: Tourette Syndrome is a life-long disorder, but…Tremor frequency by iPhone® applications: Correlation with EMG analysis
Objective: To compare tremor frequency obtained by EMG and accelerometry analysis with three iPhone® applications. Background: Frequency as a property of tremor is a vital…
Abstracts from the International Congress of Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders.