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Prevalence of oropharyngeal dysphagia in Parkinson’s disease: A meta-analysis
May 2012(Vol. 18 | No. 4 | Pages 311-315)
J.G. Kalf, B.J.M. de Swart, B.R. Bloem, M. Munneke

An evidence-based approach in the treatment of Huntington’s disease
May 2012(Vol. 18 | No. 4 | Pages 316-320)
T.A. Mestre, J.J. Ferreira

Papers

Direct costs and survival of medicare beneficiaries with early and advanced parkinson’s disease
May 2012(Vol. 18 | No. 4 | Pages 321-326)
A. Kaltenboeck, S.J. Johnson, M.R. Davis, H.G. Birnbaum, C.A. Carroll, M.L. Tarrants, A.D. Siderowf

Deep-brain-stimulation does not impair deglutition in Parkinson's disease
18 May 2012
Sabrina Lengerer, Judy Kipping, Natalie Rommel, Daniel Weiss, Sorin Breit, Thomas Gasser, Christian Plewnia, Rejko Krüger, Tobias Wächter
Abstract: Objective: A large proportion of patients with Parkinson's disease develop dysphagia during the course of the disease. Dysphagia in Parkinson's disease affects different phases of deglutitio...
Gaba and serotonin molecular neuroimaging in essential tremor: A clinical correlation study
17 May 2012
A. Gironell, F.P. Figueiras, J. Pagonabarraga, J.R. Herance, B. Pascual-Sedano, C. Trampal, J.D. Gispert
Abstract: Background: Essential tremor is the most common movement disorder in adults, but its exact etiology and pathophysiology are still not fully understood. There is some consensus, however, abou...
Grey matter volume correlates of cerebrospinal markers of Alzheimer-pathology in Parkinson's disease and related dementia
17 May 2012
Yaroslau Compta, Naroa Ibarretxe-Bilbao, Joana B. Pereira, Carme Junqué, Núria Bargalló, Eduardo Tolosa, Francesc Valldeoriola, Esteban Muñoz, Ana Camara, Mariateresa Buongiorno, Maria Jose Martí
Abstract: Regional brain grey matter volume (GMV) reductions and abnormal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) levels of τ and Aβ, extensively studied as biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease (AD), have also been re...
Sad and happy facial emotion recognition impairment in progressive supranuclear palsy in comparison with Parkinson's disease
17 May 2012
Francesco E. Pontieri, Francesca Assogna, Alessandro Stefani, Mariangela Pierantozzi, Giuseppe Meco, Dario Benincasa, Carlo Colosimo, Carlo Caltagirone, Gianfranco Spalletta
Abstract: The severity of motor and non-motor symptoms of progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) has a profound impact on social interactions of affected individuals and may, consequently, contribute to...
Changes in brain glucose metabolism in subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation for advanced parkinson's disease
16 May 2012
M.A. Volonté, V. Garibotto, F. Spagnolo, A. Panzacchi, P. Picozzi, A. Franzin, E. Giovannini, L. Leocani, M. Cursi, G. Comi, D. Perani
Abstract: Background: Despite its large clinical application, our understanding about the mechanisms of action of deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus is still limited. Aim of the present...

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About Parkinsonism and Related Disorders

Parkinsonism & Related Disorders is an established journal publishing the results of basic and clinical research contributing to the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of all neurodegenerative syndromes in which parkinsonism, essential tremor or related movement disorders may be a feature. It is included in PubMed/MEDLINE. Parkinsonism & Related Disorders is published 10 times a year.

About WFN Association of Parkinsonism and Related Disorders

Over 50 years ago, the WFN Association of Parkinsonism and Related Disorders was established by the World Federation of Neurology to promote and monitor research developments, as well as foster communication among neuroscientists in this field. It consists of max 150 full elected members and over 2,000 associate members from various countries throughout the world and holds regularly stated meetings. The Association sponsors a World Congress on Parkinson's disease and related disorders every two years, which evaluates progress and identifies promising areas for research. The most recent congress - 18th in the series - was held in Miami, Florida USA, December 2009. The XIX WFN World Congress on Parkinson's Disease and Related Disorders organized by this Association, will take place in exciting Shanghai in December 2011. See: http://www.prdassociation.org/ At various intervals, workshops on current issues in Parkinson's disease designed to produce consensus reports are organized. The Committee is especially committed to developing educational programs for physicians, as well as the lay public.