PD Conversations: Creation of an Online Parkinson’s Community
Objective: An online Parkinson’s community can provide a valuable forum and an effective means of support for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Background: Parkinson’s…APOE, TREM2 and LINGO1 genes: A possible implication in cognition in essential tremor in a Tunisian population
Objective: To investigate the effect of polymorphisms in APOE, TREM2 and LINGO1 genes on the cognitive profile of essential tremor(ET) in Tunisian population. Background: ET…Deep Brain Stimulation for medically refractory tremor syndromes
Objective: Investigating the most effective deep brain stimulation targets to treat complex tremor cases. Background: Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is an established treatment for medically…Saccadic and Smooth Pursuit Derangements in Essential Tremor: A Video Oculography Study
Objective: We investigated whether saccades (Sac) and smooth pursuits (SP) recorded via video oculography (VO) differ in patients with essential tremor (ET) by comparison with…Effects of Vibrotactile Feedback and Lee Silverman Voice Treatment on Vocal Intensity in Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease: A Preliminary Study
Objective: To compare vocal intensity between locations (home versus clinic), treatment groups [Vibrotactile feedback (VF) only versus LSVT LOUD® and VF], and VF status (on…Novel Recessive Mitochondrial Mutations Causing Leigh’s Syndrome and Movement Disorders
Objective: Describe discovery of novel mitochondrial mutations causing ataxia and dystonia syndromes with occurrence in childhood. Background: An African-American man at 5 years old subacutely…Prevalence and Clinical Profile of Common Spinocerebellar Ataxia in Malaysia
Objective: To describe prevalence and demographics of Spinocerebellar Ataxia (SCA) 1,2,3,6 and 7, and the phenotypic characteristics of SCA 3 patients in Malaysia. Background: Spinocerebellar…Detecting Lower Extremity Ataxia: Toe-Heel Tap is the Best Screening Tool
Objective: Identify the most reliable bedside screening test for lower extremity ataxia. Background: Accurate identification of ataxia is critical for appropriate diagnosis and treatment. The…Comparison of Safety and Tolerability of Deutetrabenazine (DTBZ) During Titration and Maintenance in Patients With Tardive Dyskinesia (TD)
Objective: To compare safety of DTBZ in titration vs maintenance using data from two 12-wk placebo (PBO)-controlled studies (ARM-TD and AIM-TD) and an open-label extension…
Abstracts from the International Congress of Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders.