Investigation into the genetic etiology in South African Parkinson’s disease patients
Objective: To investigate the genetic etiology in a group of South Africa Parkinson's disease (PD) patients. Background: The genetic etiology of PD is complex and…Brain metabolic profile changes reflect subtle pathological alterations in different murine models of Parkinson’s disease
Objective: Understanding early, and therefore often subtle, disease processes in Parkinson's disease (PD) is essential for the development of disease modifying cures. But in patients,…Computer uses and difficulties in Parkinson’s disease
Objective: The purpose of the study is to assess computer use habits and difficulties of patients (pts) with Parkinson's disease (PD). These are preliminary data…Understanding, predicting, and preventing falls in progressive supranuclear palsy
Objective: To (1) evaluate which factors are associated with increasing falls in Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), unrelated to freezing; and (2) subsequently develop a predictive…Validation of the Hebrew version of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society—unified Parkinson’s disease rating scale (MDS-UPDRS)
Objective: To assess the clinimetric properties of the Hebrew version of the MDS-UPDRS. Background: The Unified Parkinson's disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) is a rating scale…Nutritional status and quality of life in patients with Parkinson’s disease in a tertiary hospital in Northeast Mexico
Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the quality of life and nutritional status of patients with PD at the University Hospital Jose…Nursing diagnoses and interventions in rehabilitation related to antiParkinsonian pharmacotherapy
Objective: To analyze the role of nurses in antiParkinsonian pharmacotherapy based on the International Classification for Nursing Practice (ICNP®). Background: Although it is considered an…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…Systems biological approach to Parkinson’s disease- Uncovering effects of PD on the synapse
Objective: Traditional models of Parkinson's disease (PD) focus on events at the neuronal synapse and although recently, non-synaptic pathways have been linked to PD, most…The National Parkinson Foundation mentoring and networking program: Phase I the process
Objective: The National Parkinson Foundation (NPF) has focused on meeting the needs in the care and treatment of Parkinson's disease (PD). Through the Centers of…
Abstracts from the International Congress of Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders.