Type 2 Diabetes Tied to Higher Risk for Parkinson Disease
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is associated with an increased risk for Parkinson disease (PD), as well as more rapid PD progression.
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Telehealth Use Up Markedly Among Patients With Parkinson Disease
A desire to continue using telehealth was associated with having received support/instruction and having a care partner to help.
Pimavanserin Effective for Depression in Parkinson Disease, Major Depressive Disorder
Researchers conducted an 8-week, open-label, single-arm study and a subsequent 2-stage, sequential, parallel comparison study to assess the use of pimavanserin among patients with Parkinson disease and major depressive disorder.
Imaging May Predict Parkinson Disease Progression in Older Adults
Researchers sought to determine the relationship between neuroimaging markers and other clinical characteristics with mild parkinsonian signs in older adults.
Unpacking Parkinson Disease Psychosis: Diagnosis and Treatment
Severe neuropsychiatric dysfunction, including psychosis and dementia, is associated with more advanced Parkinson disease.
Phone-Based Therapy Beneficial for Depression in Parkinson Disease
Telephone CBT outperformed treatment-as-usual on all depression, anxiety, quality-of-life measures.
Bipolar Disorder May Increase Risk for Developing Parkinson Disease
Literature review shows increased likelihood of idiopathic PD with previous diagnosis of BD.
High Intensity Interval Training Elevates Serum BDNF in Patients With Parkinson Disease
High intensity interval training may increase serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor levels in patients with idiopathic Parkinson disease, along with improvement of neuroplasticity and quality of life.
Vitamin D Tied to Falls, Nonmotor Symptoms in Parkinson Disease
No association seen between bone mineral density, vitamin D in patients with Parkinson disease.
Parkinson Disease Risk Increased in Bipolar Disorder
More frequent manic/mixed and depressive episodes were associated with an increased risk for Parkinson disease.
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