Current Issue May 2012, Vol. 18, No. 4

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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

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...
Amplitude fluctuations in essential tremor
16 May 2012
Giovanni Mostile, Robert Fekete, Joseph P. Giuffrida, Toby Yaltho, Anthony Davidson, Alessandra Nicoletti, Mario Zappia, Joseph Jankovic
Abstract: Objective: To assess temporal amplitude variability in patients with essential tremor (ET). Methods: Patients who satisfied the diagnostic criteria for probable or definite ET were enrolled ...
The relationship between cortical and spinal hyperexcitability and clinical disease severity in stiff-man syndrome
14 May 2012
Samuel D. Kim, Steve Vucic, Neil Mahant, Matthew C. Kiernan, Victor S.C. Fung
Stiff-man syndrome (SMS) is an autoimmune disorder characterised by fluctuating muscular rigidity and spasms, most prominent in axial and proximal limb muscles usually in a symmetric manner. Serum ant...
Epigenetic engineering to reverse the Parkinson’s expression state
14 May 2012
André X.C.N. Valente, Ricardo Pires das Neves, Paulo J. Oliveira
Abstract: Nature, initiation and ensuing cellular propagation mode of sporadic Parkinson’s disease (comprising over 90% of all Parkinson’s cases) remain open research questions. Accordingly, so does t...
Meta-analysis on MIBG scintigraphy in differential diagnosis between Parkinson's disease and neurodegenerative parkinsonism
10 May 2012
Giorgio Treglia, Ernesto Cason
We read with great interest the recent article written by Orimo et al. and published online .

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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.