Movement Disorders

The proposed NSD-ISS staging system for Parkinson's disease, focusing on neuronal α-synuclein pathology, aims to enhance trial design and drug development.

The chief executive officer of Aruna Bio discussed the mechanism of action behind AB126 and how its anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective properties may be effective in treating acute ischemic stroke. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

In a recent case study, clinical exome sequencing exposed a heterozygous missense mutation in the ITPR1 gene where patients showed craniofacial abnormalities as well as spinocerebellar ataxia-like syndrome.

A new study reported on a small family who experienced paroxysmal ataxia as the initial manifestation of FGF14 repeat expansion, triggered by certain factors between the ages of 45 and 50.

Noninvasive brain stimulation techniques, particularly transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), prove safe and effective for cerebellar ataxia, enhancing motor coordination.

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In a study cohort, investigators observed the frequency of FGF14 GAA repeat expansions in 17 patients, prompting the inclusion of GAA-FGF14-related disease in the differential diagnosis of ataxia related syndromes.

The study provided the first class IIb evidence of the long-term benefits of deep brain stimulation in patients with Parkinson disease, emphasized by improved quality of life and reduced medication requirements.

A recent study demonstrated the superior efficacy of a dual-task training program over traditional physical therapy in improving balance and cognitive function in pediatric patients with ataxia following medulloblastoma resection.

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In a recent study, investigators characterized an exonic GGC repeat in ZFHX3 associated with spinocerebellar ataxia type 4 in the original pedigree in which linkage was characterized over 25 years ago.

The clinical director of Parkinson & Movement Disorder Alliance shared her thoughts on potential therapies to increase management care options for patients with Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

A phase 2 trial showed the effectiveness of a home-based, full-body movement exergaming program for Parkinson disease compared with control.

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A case series highlighted the significance of using multimodal imaging, such as spectral domain OCT, in detecting ocular manifestations in SCA type 7.

Cala Health's transcutaneous afferent patterned stimulation demonstrated significant efficacy in patients with essential tremor, as evidenced by positive outcomes in multiple clinical studies.

A recently published study showed patients with Friedreich Ataxia treated with medications that enhanced mitochondrial function demonstrated improvement in clinical outcomes and left ventricular mass index.

Approved in Europe in late 2022, the 24-hour continuous subcutaneous infusion acts as a novel and effective treatment option for patients with advanced levodopa-responsive Parkinson disease.

Additional data, including secondary end points and other efficacy assessments, are expected to be presented at an upcoming scientific meeting.

A recent study revealed that tandospirone citrate exhibits more positive effects in alleviating depression/anxiety and cerebellar ataxia symptoms in patients with multiple system atrophy-cerebellar subtype compared with escitalopram oxalate.

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