Movement Disorders
From the Journals
Psychotic features among older adults tied to Parkinson’s
New-onset psychosis was associated with a fivefold increased risk of both subthreshold parkinsonism and depression, Dr. Ioanna Pachi reported.
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Increased risk of hospitalization and death with Parkinson’s drug
The use of pimavanserin, a treatment for Parkinson’s psychosis, has been tied to an increased risk of hospitalization and mortality, a new study...
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Trauma, psychiatric comorbidities tied to functional motor disorders
“This finding points to the huge socioeconomical burden of FMD and emphasizes the need for better diagnostic procedure and active management,”...
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Hearing loss tied to decline in physical functioning
It's associated with slower gait and, in particular, worse balance, data suggest.
Conference Coverage
Guidance provided for telepsychiatry in tardive dyskinesia
An in-person visit is preferred for initial evaluation and diagnosis of TD, Dr. Rif S. El-Mallakh reported.
Conference Coverage
Excessive drooling is a sign of greater dysfunction in patients with Parkinson’s disease
“Sialorrhea is not just a cosmetic problem.”
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Depression remains common among dystonia patients
Use of antidepressants and CBT as a way to target negative body concept or social stigma are “underexplored and underutilized,” reported Dr. Alex...
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Cortical surface changes tied to risk for movement disorders in schizophrenia
Imaging of patients with schizophrenia shows possible link between brain structure and sensorimotor abnormalities.
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Neurodegeneration complicates psychiatric care for Parkinson’s patients
Algorithms offer guidance for management of Parkinson’s disease patients with depression and anxiety, wrote Dr. Gregory M. Pontone and colleagues...
FDA/CDC
FDA clears next-generation DBS system for movement disorders
“Until now, sensing capability and directional leads have not been available in the same DBS system.”
Literature Review
Deep brain stimulation is effective over the long haul
STN-DBS continues to be effective for motor complications for longer than 15 years, reducing time spent with dyskinesia by 75% and time spent in...