This content is machine translated Parkinson's Pathophysiology, classification and effective treatment strategies Parkinson’s disease is clinically defined by the main motor symptoms resulting from nigrostriatal degeneration. However, it is now assumed that the disease usually consists of several pathologies. What new findings…
View Post 12 min This content is machine translated Parkinson's disease Optimization of L-dopa therapy at the onset of effect fluctuations. Levodopa is still considered the gold standard in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. Among them, good symptom control with a high quality of life can be achieved for the patient… CME-Test
View Post 12 min This content is machine translated Parkinson's disease Optimization of L-dopa therapy at the onset of effect fluctuations Levodopa is still considered the gold standard in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. Among them, good symptom control with a high quality of life can be achieved for the patient… CME-Test
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Parkinson's The treatment of L-dopa associated effect fluctuations. Parkinson’s patients suffer the most from effect fluctuations. However, it is not possible to predict when this phase begins due to the individual course of the disease. Several starting points…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Parkinson's disease Tracking the variability of phenotypes Whereas earlier disease concepts assumed that patients with PD would follow a rather uniform clinical course within their disease entities (PD, PSP, CBD, MSA), more recent cohort data show that…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Parkinson's disease Effective therapy management: mastering challenges An effective treatment regimen in PD is closely linked to a personalized approach. Depending on the age of onset and subtype of the disease, the challenges are different. In addition…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Parkinson's disease What to do when fluctuations occur? Effect fluctuations are a common phenomenon in the course of Parkinson’s disease. This results in late complications such as on-off phenomena or dyskinesias. So far, they cannot be prevented, but…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Internal Medicine Update Refresher Parkinson’s disease – levodopa, and what else? For decades, the foundations of idiopathic Parkinson’s syndrome treatment have remained unshaken. Nevertheless, research into this clinical picture has, of course, by no means come to a standstill. It is…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Exercise and sport for Parkinson's disease Regular physical activity reduces mortality in Parkinson’s disease patients Parkinson’s patients often have muscle weakness, which is exacerbated by lack of exercise. This increases the risk of osteoporosis, falls and fractures. Physical activity and exercise can help improve walking…
