MDS Abstracts

Abstracts from the International Congress of Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders.

MENU 
  • Home
  • Meetings Archive
    • 2024 International Congress
    • 2023 International Congress
    • 2022 International Congress
    • MDS Virtual Congress 2021
    • MDS Virtual Congress 2020
    • 2019 International Congress
    • 2018 International Congress
    • 2017 International Congress
    • 2016 International Congress
  • Keyword Index
  • Resources
  • Advanced Search
  • 2018 International Congress

    An investigation of the potential neuroprotective role of curcumin in Parkinson’s disease patient-derived fibroblasts

    S. Abrahams, C. vander Merwe, A. Neethling, J. Carr, S. Bardien (Cape Town, South Africa)

    Objective: To investigate if the protective effects of curcumin previously observed in SH-SY5Y cells are also found in patient-derived fibroblasts from Parkinson’s disease patients. Background:…
  • 2018 International Congress

    Respiratory Complaints in Individuals with Spinocerebelar Ataxia Type 2

    N. Mello, H. Teive (Curitiba, Brazil)

    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,…
  • 2018 International Congress

    Cerebello-spinal stimulation in neurodegenerative ataxia: A randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled, crossover trial

    A. Benussi, V. Dell'Era, V. Cantoni, E. Bonetta, R. Grasso, R. Manenti, M. Cotelli, A. Padovani, B. Borroni (Brescia, Italy)

    Objective: The present study investigated whether a two-weeks' treatment with cerebellar anodal and spinal cathodal transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) could reduce symptoms in patients…
  • 2018 International Congress

    Changes detected in swallowing function in Friedreich ataxia over 12 months

    M. Keage, M. Delatycki, J. Dyer, L. Corben, A. Vogel (Carlton, Australia)

    Objective: To determine if changes in swallowing function are detectable over 12 months in Friedreich ataxia Background: Dysphagia (swallowing impairment) is present in 98% of…
  • 2018 International Congress

    FXN and ATXN2 methylation profile in Friedreich’s ataxia and spinocerebellar ataxia type 2

    E. Nuzhnyi, N. Abramycheva, T. Pogoda, S. Klyushnikov, M. Ershova, S. Illarioshkin, E. Fedotova (Moscow, Russian Federation)

    Objective: To compare methylation profiles in frataxin (FXN) and ataxin-2 (ATXN2) genes in patients with spinocerebellar ataxia type 2 (SCA2), Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) and a…
  • 2018 International Congress

    CASPR2 antibody mediated autoimmune encephalitis presenting with profound chorea

    S. Scotton, F. Manfredonia, P. Newman (Coventry, United Kingdom)

    Objective: Describing a rare case of CASPR2 medicated auto immune encephalitis presenting with profound chroea Background: This is a 69 year old retired engineer who…
  • 2018 International Congress

    Factors predicting patient satisfaction with botulinum toxin treatment in cervical dystonia patients who have been treated for a year

    V. Misra, C. Colosimo, T. Chung, D. Charles, S. Om, P. Maisonobe (London, United Kingdom)

    Objective: Investigate factors influencing satisfaction with botulinum toxin-A (BoNT-A) treatment in patients with cervical dystonia (CD) who have been treated for 1 year. Background: Little…
  • 2018 International Congress

    Handwriting analysis in Writer’s cramp using a digitizing tablet

    S. Halder, S. Jaiswal, S. Choudhury, M. Baker, S. Baker, H. KumaR (Kolkata, India)

    Objective: Kinematic analysis of Archimedean spiral drawing in Writer’s cramp (WC) patients compared to healthy participants using a digitizing tablet. Background: Spiral drawing using a…
  • 2018 International Congress

    Phenomenology and management of subthalamic stimulation-induced dyskinesia in a video case series of patients with isolated dystonia

    K. Dodenhoff, I. Bledsoe, M. San Luciano, M. Volz, L. Markun, P. Starr, J. Ostrem (San Francisco, CA, USA)

    Objective: To document with videotaped observations, 3 patients with isolated dystonia who experienced stimulation-induced dyskinesia (SID) following subthalamic nucleus (STN) deep brain stimulation (DBS). Background:…
  • 2018 International Congress

    Unique task specific oromandibular dystonia associated with Quran recitation

    S. Koya Kutty, W.N. Wan Yahya, R. Remli, H.J. Tan, W.A. Wan Zaidi, C.S. Khoo, C.F. Ng, N.A. Mohd Fauzi, N.. Mohamed Ibrahim (Bandar Tun Razak, Malaysia)

    Objective: To describe clinical features of oromandibular dystonia induced by Quran recitation. Background: Task specific focal dystonias occurring exclusively during highly skilled motor tasks have…
  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • …
  • 124
  • 125
  • 126
  • 127
  • 128
  • …
  • 177
  • Next Page »

Most Viewed Abstracts

  • This Week
  • This Month
  • All Time
  • Covid vaccine induced parkinsonism and cognitive dysfunction
  • What is the appropriate sleep position for Parkinson's disease patients with orthostatic hypotension in the morning?
  • Welcome to the MDS Abstracts Site
  • Life expectancy with and without Parkinson’s disease in the general population
  • Nilotinib for treating MSA: A preclinical proof of concept study
  • Covid vaccine induced parkinsonism and cognitive dysfunction
  • Life expectancy with and without Parkinson’s disease in the general population
  • What is the appropriate sleep position for Parkinson's disease patients with orthostatic hypotension in the morning?
  • An atypical and interesting feature of Parkinson´s disease
  • Increased Risks of Botulinum Toxin Injection in Patients with Hypermobility Ehlers Danlos Syndrome: A Case Series
  • What is the appropriate sleep position for Parkinson's disease patients with orthostatic hypotension in the morning?
  • Help & Support
  • About Us
  • Cookies & Privacy
  • Wiley Job Network
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Advertisers & Agents
Copyright © 2025 International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society. All Rights Reserved.
Wiley