Bilateral Globus pallidus internus deep brain stimulation as rescue therapy for ineffective subthalamic stimulation
Objective: The subthalamic nucleus (STN) and the globus pallidus internus (GPi) are the main targets of deep brain stimulation surgery (DBS) for patients with advanced…Treatment approaches for infection following DBS
Objective: We retrospectively reviewed all infection following DBS surgeries performed in a 4-year period Background: Infection is one of the most common complications of deep…KICK OUT PD: Qualitative Analysis of Expectations and Outcomes in a Pilot Study of a Parkinson’s Disease Karate Intervention
Objective: To investigate expectations regarding exercise, karate, and mindfulness in individuals with early- to middle-stage Parkinson’s disease (PD) prior to a community-based karate class, and…PARKMIM: A Transversal Pilot Study on Hemihypomimia in Parkinson Disease
Objective: To describe the prevalence of facial asymmetry due to hemihypomimia in a non fluctuating Parkinson disease (PD) cohort and compare it to age-matched controls.…Pantothenate kinase-associated neurodegeneration in Tunisian families
Objective: To describe clinical features, imaging and genetic findings of 6 Tunisian families diagnosed with PKAN. Background: Pantothenate kinase-associated neurodegeneration (PKAN) is an autosomal recessive…Subchronic copper exposure induces parkinsonism in rats: Neuromodulatory potential of curcumin
Objective: We aim herein to assess the effect of subchronic Cu-intoxication (0.125%) for 6 weeks on the dopaminergic, serotonergic and astroglial systems together with behavioral…Non motor fluctuations in Parkinson’s disease: Findings from a Tunisian cohort
Objective: To evaluate the frequency of non motor fluctuations (NMF) in Parkinson's disease (PD), their correlation with motor complications and their impact on the quality…Mandibular Advancement Device in Parkinson’s disease: an efficacious and usable device in a disabling disease
Objective: The aim of our study is to explore the efficacy, observance, and usability of Mandibular Advancement Device in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and…A Dual-Center Study of Pain and Other Non-motor Symptoms in Parkinson disease
Objective: This study aims to explore the relationship between pain and other non-motor symptoms in Parkinson Disease (PD). Background: Pain is a common non-motor symptom…A Prospective Study of the Effects of Deep Brain Stimulation on Constipation and Olfaction in Parkinson Disease
Objective: To investigate the effects of subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation (STN-DBS) on constipation and olfaction in patients with Parkinson disease (PD). Background: STN-DBS is…
Abstracts from the International Congress of Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders.