Treatment of lipopolysaccharide-induced parkinsonism
Objective: This single case report of levodopa-responsive parkinsonism, caused by an accidental systemic contamination with 10 microgram lipopolysaccharides (LPS) from Salmonella minnesota, describes the treatment…Suggested criteria for patient selection for therapy with carbidopa/levodopa enteral suspension (CLES)
Objective: To provide suggested guidance on how to select appropriate candidates for therapy with carbidopa/levodopa enteral suspension (CLES) based on published literature. Background: The introduction…Parkinson’s syndrome as possible manifestation of lamina quadrigemina tumor or inflammation
Objective: Objective of this report is to discuss the case of Parkinson's syndrome (PS) in 22 y.o. patient on the background of the pathological process…Outpatient management of Parkinson’s disease: A review of medication changes made to address both motor and non-motor symptoms
Objective: To identify reasons for medication changes at outpatient movement disorder clinics and determine outcome of these changes at next clinic visit. Background: Parkinson's disease…Patient-centered educational intervention using hand-held electronic devices
Objective: To examine feasibility, usability and initial efficacy of an e-learning intervention, using an interactive tablet-based slideshow with audio/video and quizzes. Background: Mobile tablet and…The novel COMT-inhibitor ODM-104 and optimized carbidopa in combination with modified release levodopa reduce levodopa fluctuation and increase minimum concentrations in healthy subjects, when compared to the standard carbidopa/levodopa/entacapone combination
Objective: To evaluate the plasma pharmacokinetics (PK) of orally administered modified release (MR) levodopa in combination with the aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase inhibitor carbidopa and…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…
Abstracts from the International Congress of Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders.