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View article: Surgical Treatment of Holmes Tremor: Case Report, Systematic Review, and Meta-Analysis
Surgical Treatment of Holmes Tremor: Case Report, Systematic Review, and Meta-Analysis Open
Introduction: Holmes Tremor (HT) is a rare, disabling, low-frequency tremor tipically arising from brainstem lesions. Pharmacological treatments often fail to provide sufficient relief, leading to the use of surgical strategies, particular…
View article: Transcutaneous Spinal Magnetic Stimulation Affects Subthalamic Activity in Parkinson's Disease
Transcutaneous Spinal Magnetic Stimulation Affects Subthalamic Activity in Parkinson's Disease Open
View article: The best of both worlds: deep brain stimulation or high-frequency focused ultrasound for tremor refractory syndromes
The best of both worlds: deep brain stimulation or high-frequency focused ultrasound for tremor refractory syndromes Open
View article: Sixty years of the first studies by Horácio Martins Canelas on Wilson's disease
Sixty years of the first studies by Horácio Martins Canelas on Wilson's disease Open
Research into Wilson's disease (WD) in Brazil had the effective participation of Professor Horácio Martins Canelas, from the Neurologic Clinic of the Teaching Hospital of the School of Medicine of Universidade de São Paulo (USP). His expon…
View article: Guidelines for Parkinson's disease management part II: consensus from the movement disorders scientific department of the Brazilian Academy of Neurology – non-motor symptoms
Guidelines for Parkinson's disease management part II: consensus from the movement disorders scientific department of the Brazilian Academy of Neurology – non-motor symptoms Open
The treatment of Parkinson's disease (PD) is a challenge, especially because it is considered highly individualized. The Brazilian Academy of Neurology (ABN) has identified the need to disseminate knowledge about its management, adapting t…
View article: Posterolateral Corner Reconstruction: Modification of the LaPrade Technique Using Autologous Hamstring Tendon Grafts – “The Popliteofibular Loop"
Posterolateral Corner Reconstruction: Modification of the LaPrade Technique Using Autologous Hamstring Tendon Grafts – “The Popliteofibular Loop" Open
Objectives The purpose of this paper is to describe a modification of the LaPrade technique for PLC reconstruction using autologous hamstring tendon grafts. Methods The surgical technique is described to ensure reproducibility, with partic…
View article: Epidemiology of Knee injuries in São Paulo state's baseball athletes
Epidemiology of Knee injuries in São Paulo state's baseball athletes Open
Objectives Identify the main knee complaints and injuries associated with baseball, and their prevalence in our state. Methods Epidemiological study developed through the analysis of data obtained from an online questionnaire, between 2019…
View article: [Erratum] Brain Imaging and neurostimulation in health and disorders: status report
[Erratum] Brain Imaging and neurostimulation in health and disorders: status report Open
INTRODUCTION: Despite being considered least important for clinical practice in the pyramid of evidence for recommendations, sometimes scientists' expert opinions could help to better understand the summarization of updated publications. O…
View article: Posterior insula repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for chronic pain in patients with Parkinson disease – pain type matters: A double-blinded randomized sham-controlled trial
Posterior insula repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for chronic pain in patients with Parkinson disease – pain type matters: A double-blinded randomized sham-controlled trial Open
Our preliminary results suggest that different types of PD-related pain may respond differently to treatment, and therefore people with PD may benefit from having PD-related pain well characterized in research trials and in clinical practi…
View article: New Perspectives of Deep Brain Stimulation Indications for Parkinson’s Disease: A Critical Review
New Perspectives of Deep Brain Stimulation Indications for Parkinson’s Disease: A Critical Review Open
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is an effective treatment option for patients with dopaminergic complications of Parkinson’s disease (PD) and drug-refractory PD tremor. However, DBS and its indications can be challenging, and they are not oft…
View article: Botulinum Toxin and Deep Brain Stimulation in Dystonia
Botulinum Toxin and Deep Brain Stimulation in Dystonia Open
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is a recognized treatment for different dystonia subtypes and has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) since 2003. The European Federation of Neurological Societies (EFNS) and the Internation…
View article: A Pragmatic Review on Spinal Cord Stimulation Therapy for Parkinson's Disease Gait Related Disorders: Gaps and Controversies
A Pragmatic Review on Spinal Cord Stimulation Therapy for Parkinson's Disease Gait Related Disorders: Gaps and Controversies Open
Background Parkinson's Disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder that results in potentially debilitating mobility deficits. Recently, spinal cord stimulation (SCS) has been proposed as a novel therapy for PD gait disorders. The …
View article: Exploring quantile graphs: a novel approach for classifying Parkinson's disease-related events during the TUG test
Exploring quantile graphs: a novel approach for classifying Parkinson's disease-related events during the TUG test Open
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurological disorder that affects the central nervous system, resulting in the progressive impairment of movements, such as tremors, slow movements, muscle stiffness, imbalance, speech and writing disturbance…
View article: Non-ceruloplasmin copper and urinary copper in clinically stable Wilson disease: Alignment with recommended targets
Non-ceruloplasmin copper and urinary copper in clinically stable Wilson disease: Alignment with recommended targets Open
View article: Reply to “Clinical assessment of upper limb impairments and functional capacity in Parkinson's disease”: defining upper limb functional capacity in people with Parkinson's disease
Reply to “Clinical assessment of upper limb impairments and functional capacity in Parkinson's disease”: defining upper limb functional capacity in people with Parkinson's disease Open
We appreciate the insightful remarks from our colleagues on our use of the term "functional capacity" in our manuscript in Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria.[1] [2] We concur that employing transparent terminology to discuss a frequently negle…
View article: Tailoring and personalizing deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease
Tailoring and personalizing deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease Open
While numerous studies over the past three decades have clarified that deep brain stimulation (DBS) is safe and effective for treating Parkinson's disease (PD) symptoms,[1] it is not unusual to come across neurologists who are not yet acqu…
View article: Efficacy of deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus versus globus pallidus internus on sensory complaints
Efficacy of deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus versus globus pallidus internus on sensory complaints Open
Pain control after deep brain stimulation (DBS) in Parkinson’s disease (PD) remains unclear. Following six months, subthalamic (STN)-DBS reduced sensory complaints related to parkinsonism and bodily discomfort, increasing central beta-endo…
View article: X‐Linked Levodopa‐Responsive Parkinsonism‐Epilepsy Syndrome: A Novel <scp>PGK1</scp> Mutation and Literature Review
X‐Linked Levodopa‐Responsive Parkinsonism‐Epilepsy Syndrome: A Novel <span>PGK1</span> Mutation and Literature Review Open
Background Genetic underpinnings in Parkinson's disease (PD) and parkinsonian syndromes are challenging, and recent discoveries regarding their genetic pathways have led to potential gene‐specific treatment trials. Cases We report 3 X‐link…
View article: Resolution of Wing-Beating Tremor and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Lesions in Wilson’s Disease Following Penicillamine
Resolution of Wing-Beating Tremor and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Lesions in Wilson’s Disease Following Penicillamine Open
This case highlights the typical wing-beating tremor in Wilson's disease and its correlation with the involvement of the dentato-rubro-thalamic pathway. The early diagnosis and initiation of treatment with penicillamine resulted in an exce…
View article: Clinical assessment of upper limb impairments and functional capacity in Parkinson's disease: a systematic review
Clinical assessment of upper limb impairments and functional capacity in Parkinson's disease: a systematic review Open
Background Parkinson's disease (PD) may progressively reduce the upper limb's functionality. Currently, there is no standardized upper limb functional capacity assessment in PD in the rehabilitation field. Objective To identify specific ou…
View article: Brain Imaging and neurostimulation in health and disorders: status report
Brain Imaging and neurostimulation in health and disorders: status report Open
INTRODUCTION: Despite being considered least important for clinical practice in the pyramid of evidence for recommendations, sometimes scientists' expert opinions could help to better understand the summarization of updated publications. O…
View article: Parkinson's Disease-related Pains are Not Equal: Clinical, Somatosensory and Cortical Excitability Findings in Individuals With Nociceptive Pain
Parkinson's Disease-related Pains are Not Equal: Clinical, Somatosensory and Cortical Excitability Findings in Individuals With Nociceptive Pain Open
Chronic pain is a frequent and burdensome nonmotor symptom of Parkinson's disease (PD). PD-related chronic pain can be classified as nociceptive, neuropathic, or nociplastic, the former being the most frequent subtype. However, differences…
View article: Pain in Parkinson disease: mechanistic substrates, main classification systems, and how to make sense out of them
Pain in Parkinson disease: mechanistic substrates, main classification systems, and how to make sense out of them Open
Parkinson disease (PD) affects up to 2% of the general population older than 65 years and is a major cause of functional loss. Chronic pain is a common nonmotor symptom that affects up to 80% of patients with (Pw) PD both in prodromal phas…
View article: Development and Validation of the Dystonia‐Pain Classification System: A Multicenter Study
Development and Validation of the Dystonia‐Pain Classification System: A Multicenter Study Open
Background Dystonia is associated with disabling nonmotor symptoms like chronic pain (CP), which is prevalent in dystonia and significantly impacts the quality of life (QoL). There is no validated tool for assessing CP in dystonia, which s…
View article: The Therapeutic Potential of Non-Invasive and Invasive Cerebellar Stimulation Techniques in Hereditary Ataxias
The Therapeutic Potential of Non-Invasive and Invasive Cerebellar Stimulation Techniques in Hereditary Ataxias Open
The degenerative ataxias comprise a heterogeneous group of inherited and acquired disorders that are characterized by a progressive cerebellar syndrome, frequently in combination with one or more extracerebellar signs. Specific disease-mod…
View article: Recent Advances in the Treatment of Genetic Forms of Parkinson’s Disease: Hype or Hope?
Recent Advances in the Treatment of Genetic Forms of Parkinson’s Disease: Hype or Hope? Open
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a multifarious neurodegenerative disease. Its pathology is characterized by a prominent early death of dopaminergic neurons in the pars compacta of the substantia nigra and the presence of Lewy bodies with aggre…
View article: Does TRODAT-1 SPECT Uptake Correlate with Cerebrospinal Fluid α-Synuclein Levels in Mid-Stage Parkinson’s Disease?
Does TRODAT-1 SPECT Uptake Correlate with Cerebrospinal Fluid α-Synuclein Levels in Mid-Stage Parkinson’s Disease? Open
Background: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is characterized by a progressive loss of nigrostriatal dopaminergic neurons with impaired motor and non-motor symptoms. It has been suggested that motor asymmetry could be caused due to an imbalance in…
View article: Exploring clinical outcomes in patients with idiopathic/inherited isolated generalized dystonia and stimulation of the subthalamic region
Exploring clinical outcomes in patients with idiopathic/inherited isolated generalized dystonia and stimulation of the subthalamic region Open
Background Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is an established treatment option for refractory dystonia, but the improvement among the patients is variable. Objective To describe the outcomes of DBS of the subthalamic region (STN) in dystonic p…
View article: Long-term tonic spinal cord stimulation in advanced Parkinson’s disease: No effect from stimulation under placebo-controlled evaluation
Long-term tonic spinal cord stimulation in advanced Parkinson’s disease: No effect from stimulation under placebo-controlled evaluation Open
•Chronic spinal cord stimulation effectiveness was evaluated in four PD patients.•Double blinded cross over evaluation was performed using subthreshold stimulation.•An open label evaluation with regular suprathreshold stimulation was also …
View article: Application of machine learning and complex network measures to an EEG dataset from ayahuasca experiments
Application of machine learning and complex network measures to an EEG dataset from ayahuasca experiments Open
Ayahuasca is a blend of Amazonian plants that has been used for traditional medicine by the inhabitants of this region for hundreds of years. Furthermore, this plant has been demonstrated to be a viable therapy for a variety of neurologica…