Characteristics of patients initiating droxidopa for the treatment of neurogenic orthostatic hypotension (nOH)
Objective: To understand the characteristics of patients initiating droxidopa therapy for the treatment of neurogenic orthostatic hypotension (nOH). Background: nOH is defined as a fall…Efficacy and feasibility study of the Medido eletronic medication dispenser in Parkinson’s disease: A multicentre randomized controlled trial
Objective: The aim of this randomized controlled study was to assess the effect of the electronic medication dispenser, Medido, on physical limitations in PD. Background:…The effect of a structured medication review on quality of life in patients with Parkinson’s disease. An interim analysis
Objective: To investigate whether a structured medication review executed by a community pharmacist improves medication adherence and influences quality of life in patients with Parkinson's…Effect of pharmacist-led interventions on motor symptoms and quality of life in Parkinson’s patients: A pilot study
Objective: Improvement of on-off symptoms in ambulatory patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) by introduction of a multi-faceted medication optimization program. This consisted of a patient…Roles of combined functional catechol-o-methyltransferase genotypes in Chinese Parkinson’s disease: A cross-sectional survey
Objective: To investigate the association of the most common functional catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) gene haplotypes with risk to develop of Parkinson's disease (PD) and the association…Safety and efficacy of pardoprunox for patients with Parkinson’s disease: A meta-analysis
Objective: The aim of this meta-analysis is to synthesize evidence from published randomized controlled trials (RCTs) about the safety and efficacy of Pardoprunox for Patients…The kinase Fyn mediates levodopa induced dyskinesias in Parkinson´s disease
Objective: To pharmacologically manipulate the kinase Fyn as a novel target to control levodopa induced dyskinesias. Background: The management of levodopa induced dyskinesias (LID) in…Motor fluctuations in relation to plasma concentrations following a single-dose of levodopa/carbidopa microtablets in advanced Parkinson’s disease
Objective: The aim of this study was to characterize the levodopa and carbidopa plasma concentration in relation to blinded motor function ratings. This is a…Changes in serum amino acid levels with progression of Parkinson’s disease
Objective: The purpose of this study was to analyze changes in serum amino acid profile with progression of Parkinson's disease (PD). Background: PD is a…Dopamine agonist withdrawal syndrome (DAWS) in a tertiary Parkinson’s disease center
Objective: To describe the frequency, characteristics and potential risk factors for Dopamine Agonist Withdrawal Syndrome (DAWS). Background: Dopamine agonists are a mainstay of treatment for…
Abstracts from the International Congress of Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders.