Movement Disorders
Conference Coverage
Guideline issued for treating Tourette syndrome and chronic tics
PHILADELPHIA – Neurologists should consider prescribing Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics as a first-line treatment, relative to...
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Nuedexta mainly prescribed for dementia, Parkinson’s
Only 15.2% of patients had multiple sclerosis or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, the diagnoses of patients in the studies leading to the approval...
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New brain circuitry found with Parkinson’s disease gene therapy
Imaging has revealed the formation of new brain circuitry in patients with Parkinson’s disease treated with gene therapy.
Conference Coverage
Robin Williams’ widow recounts ‘terror’ of late husband’s Lewy body dementia
ATLANTA – Susan Schneider Williams shares “three overlooked ideas in this disease space.”
Conference Coverage
Management of Lewy body dementia remains complex
ATLANTA – MRI scans can appear “pretty normal” in affected patients.
FDA/CDC
FDA review supports Nuplazid’s safety
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Impulse control disorders in Parkinson’s patients may be higher than thought
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Monoclonal antibody reduced alpha-synuclein levels in Parkinson’s patients
Evidence-Based Reviews
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for tic disorders
Evidence is mixed, but rTMS might be an option for patients with treatment-resistant tics.
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Anticholinergics’ link to dementia calls for vigilance in elderly
The associations seen were “moderate” but reflect an “appreciable risk” for patients.
Conference Coverage
Real-world data so far support pimavanserin trial results
LOS ANGELES – Two studies report on clinicians’ experiences with 105 patients.