Treatment of motor fluctuations in Parkinson's disease: recent developments and future directions.

abstract：:Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) originated as a treatment for emotional disorders. However, it is increasingly used to help people with chronic illnesses manage symptoms and improve psychosocial outcomes, such as depression and quality of life. In this article, we focus on uses of CBT in patients with multiple scle...

journal_title：Expert review of neurotherapeutics

authors： Dennison L,Moss-Morris R

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Paroxysmal dyskinesias and episodic ataxias are often caused by mutations in genes related to cell membrane and synaptic function. Despite the exponential increase in publications of genetically confirmed cases, management remains largely clinical based on non-systematic evidence. Areas covered: The auth...

journal_title：Expert review of neurotherapeutics

authors： De Gusmao CM,Silveira-Moriyama L

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) and persistent idiopathic facial pain (PIFP) are two of the most puzzling orofacial pain conditions and affected patients are often very difficult to treat. TN is characterized by paroxysms of brief but severe pain followed by asymptomatic periods without pain. In some patients a constant dul...

journal_title：Expert review of neurotherapeutics

authors： Obermann M,Holle D,Katsarava Z

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is a prevalent, disabling disorder. We aimed to assess the effects of pharmacotherapy for SAD and to determine whether particular classes of medication are more effective and/or better tolerated than others. A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted of all published and unpublis...

journal_title：Expert review of neurotherapeutics

authors： Ipser JC,Kariuki CM,Stein DJ

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The third part of this in-depth review series on the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS) with monoclonal antibodies covers the years 2010-2012. The natalizumab section gives a progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy update, focusing on clinically relevant aspects. Furthermore, it outlines problems around natalizum...

journal_title：Expert review of neurotherapeutics

authors： Deiß A,Brecht I,Haarmann A,Buttmann M

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Irreversible disability is the critical long-term consequence of multiple sclerosis (MS). While there are well-established measures for disability in MS, they have limitations that may affect our perception of disease progression either due to the empirical nature of some assessments or the lack of validation with lon...

journal_title：Expert review of neurotherapeutics

authors： Kieseier BC

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clomipramine ushered in a new age of pharmacotherapy for obsessive-compulsive disorders, and it also facilitated our understanding of the biological aspects of obsessive-compulsive disorder, focusing on the serotonergic systems. The introduction of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors has led to great progress in t...

journal_title：Expert review of neurotherapeutics

authors： Kamijima K,Aoki M

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) may suffer from spasticity and pain during their disease course. Baclofen, dantrolene, diazepam and gabapentin have been used as first-line options to treat these conditions, with modest results. Medical use of marijuana smoking has bypassed traditional clinical trials...

journal_title：Expert review of neurotherapeutics

authors： Fragoso YD,Carra A,Macias MA

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic demyelinating disease of the central nervous system (CNS). The modern treatment era for MS witnessed a growing pool of drugs now available for use in clinical practice. These therapies work at different levels, however there is a lack of treatments acting on the neurode...

journal_title：Expert review of neurotherapeutics

authors： Ruggieri S,Tortorella C,Gasperini C

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 1993, interferon (IFN)-beta(1b) for subcutaneous injection became the first US FDA-approved immunomodulatory treatment for multiple sclerosis, a chronic inflammatory disease of the CNS. In this review of IFN-beta(1b), we first present a short introduction to multiple sclerosis and currently available therapeutics. ...

journal_title：Expert review of neurotherapeutics

authors： Buttmann M,Rieckmann P

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Understanding of the structure and function of the endocannabinoid system is rapidly evolving. Physiological and pharmacological manipulations based on cannabinoid receptors, ligands and endocannabinoids have explained some medicinal attributes of cannabinoids as used across the world for thousands of years. Plant-der...

journal_title：Expert review of neurotherapeutics

authors： Holdcroft A,Patel P

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that primarily presents with features of bradykinesia, rigidity and tremor, and has, as part of its core pathology, the degeneration of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra pars compacta. There is a great need for the development of a reliabl...

journal_title：Expert review of neurotherapeutics

authors： Antoniades CA,Barker RA

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The increasing development and availability of portable and wearable technologies is rapidly expanding the field of technology-based objective measures (TOMs) in neurological disorders, including Parkinson disease (PD). Substantial challenges remain in the recognition of disease phenomena relevant to patie...

journal_title：Expert review of neurotherapeutics

authors： Merola A,Sturchio A,Hacker S,Serna S,Vizcarra JA,Marsili L,Fasano A,Espay AJ

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Parkinson's disease is a chronic neurodegenerative disorder leading to progressive motor impairment for which there is no cure. Currently, the diagnosis is made by the presence of cardinal motor features and several associated non-motor symptoms. However, at this point, the underlying neuropathological changes are alr...

journal_title：Expert review of neurotherapeutics

authors： Akhtar RS,Stern MB

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the last two decades clinicians have become increasingly aware of the frequency, importance and functional impact of cognitive dysfunction in multiple sclerosis. There is, however, a dearth of research in this area. In order to further progress in the field of neuropsychological diagnosis it is essential to validat...

journal_title：Expert review of neurotherapeutics

authors： Amato MP,Zipoli V

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bipolar disorder is one of the most serious and prevalent psychiatric disorders. The aim of the present article is to review the efficiency of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for bipolar patients. Some studies show consistent evidence that cognitive therapy, concomitant to psycho-education and pharmacological treat...

journal_title：Expert review of neurotherapeutics

authors： da Costa RT,Rangé BP,Malagris LE,Sardinha A,de Carvalho MR,Nardi AE

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Natalizumab is an α-4 integrin antagonist used for the treatment of relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS). Concerns with the drug have a risen owing to a heightened risk of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, which has caused some physicians to interrupt or stop treatment altogether. The article under review evalu...

journal_title：Expert review of neurotherapeutics

authors： Schaaf SM,Pitt D,Racke MK

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The optimal therapy of pediatric ependymomas is controversial. The benefit of surgical resection is widely accepted, but the role of adjuvant therapy is subject to debate. Due to the relatively low survival rates of ependymoma patients, as well as the tumor's high recurrence rates, further research into the efficacy o...

journal_title：Expert review of neurotherapeutics

authors： Krieger MD,Bowen IE

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prognosis for patients with malignant glioma, the most common primary intracranial neoplasm, remains dismal despite significant progress in neuro-oncological therapies and technology. This stems from the inability of current treatment strategies to address the highly invasive nature of this disease. Malignant glia...

journal_title：Expert review of neurotherapeutics

authors： Ehtesham M,Kabos P,Black KL,Yu JS

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Relatively little is known about the use of disease-modifying drugs (DMDs) for multiple sclerosis (MS) in the population-based universal healthcare setting. This study aimed to describe the characteristics of a population-based cohort with MS and their DMD exposure in four Canadian provinces. Methods: We i...

journal_title：Expert review of neurotherapeutics

authors： Ng HS,Zhu F,Kingwell E,Zhao Y,Yao S,Ekuma O,Svenson LW,Evans C,Fisk JD,Marrie RA,Tremlett H

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stroke is the third leading cause of mortality in the USA and one of the leading causes of severe morbidity. It is important to provide stroke patients and physicians with the most accurate prognostic information to optimize care and allocation of healthcare resources. Reliable prognostic markers available during the ...

journal_title：Expert review of neurotherapeutics

authors： Katan M,Elkind MS

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Pediatric bipolar disorder (PBD) presents with severe affect dysregulation characterized by elated mood, irritability and depressive symptoms, often in the form of a mixed episode. Early recognition of the external clinical features and the underlying emotional processing circuitry will help us understand th...

journal_title：Expert review of neurotherapeutics

authors： Pavuluri MN,Passarotti A

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Glucocorticoids exert a variety of immunomodulatory activities. Since changes in glucocorticoid homeostasis impact on susceptibility to autoimmune diseases, and synthetic glucocorticoids are widely used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis, a detailed understanding of their mechanism of action is desirable. Experime...

journal_title：Expert review of neurotherapeutics

authors： Reichardt HM,Gold R,Lühder F

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Duloxetine is a serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor with indications for use in the short term, continuation and maintenance treatment of major depression. Although clinicians currently have access to a range of medications for the treatment of depression, a significant number of patients fail to respond or rem...

journal_title：Expert review of neurotherapeutics

authors： Bochsler L,Olver JS,Norman TR

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cyclooxygenase-2 specific inhibitors have anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, and are effective in managing a wide range of chronic and acute painful conditions such as adult rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, migraine, primary dysmenorrhea and postoperative pain. Valdecoxib, an orally administered cyclooxy...

journal_title：Expert review of neurotherapeutics

authors： Joshi GP

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Zonisamide (Zonegran, Eisai, Inc.) is a broad spectrum antiepileptic drug indicated for use as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial seizures. Zonisamide has multiple mechanisms of action, which may explain widespread reports of its utility in focal epilepsy and generalized epilepsy, and for nonseizure disord...

journal_title：Expert review of neurotherapeutics

authors： Biton V

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Advances in molecular biology and virology in recent years have enabled the technology of gene transfer to proceed forward. Parkinson's disease (PD) is a particularly appropriate target for gene therapy since the brain pathology is fully characterized and relatively well circumscribed largely within the nigrostriatal ...

journal_title：Expert review of neurotherapeutics

authors： Mochizuki H

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The proper management of acute pain has been identified as a primary indicator of quality assurance in US trauma centers. Nearly half of all trauma patients are injured while intoxicated and 75% of these patients have chronic alcohol problems. The management of pain caused by injuries in patients with alcohol problems...

journal_title：Expert review of neurotherapeutics

authors： Askay SW,Bombardier CH,Patterson DR

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is traditionally regarded as a monophasic demyelinating disorder of the central nervous system occurring in children after infection or vaccination. ADEM in children has a polysymptomatic presentation that includes encephalopathy, fever and meningeal signs. In adults, enceph...

journal_title：Expert review of neurotherapeutics

authors： Berzero G,Cortese A,Ravaglia S,Marchioni E

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neuroblastoma is a neuroectodermal tumor of childhood with poor prognosis and low survival in patients with advanced-stage disease who respond to conventional therapies but unfortunately, often present relapse. Therefore, the search for novel therapeutic strategies is warranted and represents the objective of many inv...

journal_title：Expert review of neurotherapeutics

authors： Raffaghello L,Pistoia V

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00