Movement Disorders

In a recent survey, a group of advanced practice providers recognized the importance and considered the emotional impact of the unexpected return of symptoms on the life of a patient with Parkinson disease.

The nurse practitioner at the University of Southern California Keck Medical School provided insight on steps before deep brain stimulation and how they can impact outcomes for patients with Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

Pooled results of a post hoc analysis from phase 3 studies of amantadine (Gocovri; Supernus) suggest that the therapy offers increased good ON time, and in intervals that are more predictable for patients, compared with placebo.

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Data from the phase 3 KINECT-HD study of valbenazine (Neurocrine Biosciences) provided a keen understanding of the threshold for clinically meaningful improvement in TMC scores. The VMAT2 inhibitor showed promising gains for patients.

The panel of movement disorder specialists and dermatologists offered a framework of suggestions for the supervision of the most common infusion-site reaction associated with these therapies.

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Data from an interventional survey suggest that patients with a better understanding of social participation’s benefits may be more confident to participate in social situations and events.

A survey of more than 700 Parkinson disease caregivers highlighted the impact their role has on them emotionally, physically, and mentally, and pointed to several areas of need for support from the clinical community.

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The course director of ATMRD 2023 provided perspective on the notable strides made in the movement disorder field, including the significant progress made in drug delivery. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

Preclinical findings show the potential of samelisant, a potent and orally active Histamine H3 receptor inverse agonist, as a potential treatment for patients with Parkinson disease who experience excessive daytime sleepiness.

The companies have noted that the decision was not made because of safety or efficacy data, but to refocus efforts on the ongoing phase 2b LUMA trial of BIIB122.

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With few neuropalliative care services available in the US, the University of Rochester stands as a prime example of how a successful program can transform patient care.

The clinical professor in the department of neurology at the University of California, San Francisco, emphasized the need to restrict trichloroethylene availability and the challenges in studying environmental factors associated with Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

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The clinical professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of California, San Francisco, talked about the association between contaminated water and Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]

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The director of the Memory & Cognitive Disorders Clinic at Hoag Neuroscience Institute provided perspective on the difficulties with testing agents for Parkinson disease psychosis, and the future outlook of treating the symptom. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

Study shows that digital devices can provide objective and real-world measures of Parkinson disease, capturing key motor and nonmotor features of for early diagnosis of the neurodegenerative disorder.

The director of the James J. and Joan A. Gardner Family Center discussed data from the phase 3 BouNDlesstrial assessing a continuous, subcutaneous levodopa/carbidopa delivery system for patients with Parkinson disease experiencing motor fluctuations. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

The director of the Memory & Cognitive Disorders Clinic at Hoag Neuroscience Institute discussed the future of treating Parkinson disease psychosis, and potential ways to lower risk of poor long-term outcomes. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

A recent published study highlighted the importance of environmental risk factors for Parkinson disease, such as exposure to trichloroethylene and other volatile organic compounds.

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