Diagnostic accuracy of common bedside ataxia examination tests
Objective: To compare the diagnostic accuracy of common bedside examination tests for upper limb ataxia. Background: Although a number of ataxia scales have been validated,…The score changes of clinical symptom assessment scales for multiple system atrophy in 2-3 years
Objective: To examine the extent of disease progression for multiple system atrophy (MSA) during relatively long duration. Background: The knowledge of MSA natural history is…Preliminary findings of MR imaging of the entire spinal cord in Friedreich’s ataxia
Objective: To evaluate abnormalities in the entire spinal cord in patients with Friedreich's ataxia (FRDA) compared to healthy controls using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and…Are we speaking the same language? A pilot study to evaluate the agreement in clinical phenotyping of children with cerebral palsy
Objective: The aim of this pilot study was determine the agreement of phenotypical classification of children with cerebral palsy among clinicians. Background: Cerebral palsy (CP)…Unusual phenotype of pathologically confirmed progressive supranuclear palsy with autonomic dysfunction and cerebellar ataxia
Objective: To report two cases of patients with unusual manifestation of pathologically confirmed PSP. Background: Based on the results of recent multicenter clinical-pathological studies, it…Anti-GAD antibody cerebellar ataxia mimicking multiple system atrophy
Objective: To describe a case of anti-glutamic acid decarboxylase antibody (GAD-Abs)-associated cerebellar ataxia (CA), which presented with gradual dysautonomia and parkinsonism fulfilling criteria for MSA,…Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease presenting predominantly with movement disorder: A case report
Objective: To highlight that Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease can present predominantly with movement disorder. Background: Creutzfeldt-jakob Disease (CJD) is a rapidly progressive spongioform degeneration of the brain…Objectives of the MDS rare movement disorders study group
Objective: There is a need to unify diagnostic criteria, develop a comprehensive approach regarding educational and practical challenges in diagnosis, treatment, and outcome measures and…Can quantitative analysis of the “finger-to-nose test” discern between EOA and other conditions of coordination impairment?
Objective: In Early Onset Ataxia (EOA), we investigated whether quantitative analysis employing motion sensors could provide reliable and discriminative outcomes. Background: Many pediatric conditions can…Adult onset Niemann-Pick type C: 24 month follow-up on miglustat
Objective: To present a rare case of adult onset NPC patient and pointing out varying response of her distinct symptoms on long term follow up…
Abstracts from the International Congress of Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders.