Neurogastroenterology & Motility,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(8)
Published: May 26, 2024
Abstract
Background
Parkinson's
disease
(PD)
is
the
second
most
common
neurodegenerative
disorder,
and
more
than
80%
of
PD
patients
will
develop
oropharyngeal
dysphagia.
Despite
its
striated
histology,
proximity
to
airway,
potential
negative
impact
dysfunction
on
bolus
transport
airway
safety,
contractile
function
esophagus
in
has
not
been
systematically
studied.
Methods
Using
our
repository
clinical
manometry
Milwaukee
ManoBank,
we
analyzed
high‐resolution
(HRM)
studies
20
patients,
mean
age
69.1
(range
38–87
years);
30
non‐PD
with
dysphagia,
64.0
(44–86
32
healthy
volunteers,
65.3
(39–86
years).
Patients
abnormal
findings
based
Chicago
Classification
4.0
were
identified.
Repeat
analysis
was
performed
20%
manometric
tracings
by
a
different
investigator
inter‐rater
concordance
between
0.91
0.99.
Key
Results
The
esophageal
integral
significantly
lower
that
dysphagic
controls
(
p
=
0.03
<0.01,
respectively).
This
significant
difference
persisted
after
excluding
concurrent
motility
disorders
0.02
0.01,
In
both
analyses,
distal
did
show
any
groups
0.58
0.93,
Conclusions
&
Inferences
associated
decrease
contractility
compared
controls.
finding
may
play
pathophysiologic
role
development
dysphagia
this
patient
population.
Journal of Parkinson s Disease,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1), P. 135 - 166
Published: Jan. 23, 2024
Background:
Parkinson’s
disease
(PD)
is
a
complex
neurodegenerative
disorder
impacting
everyday
function
and
quality
of
life.
Rehabilitation
plays
crucial
role
in
improving
symptoms,
function,
life
reducing
disability,
particularly
given
the
lack
disease-modifying
agents
limitations
medications
surgical
therapies.
However,
rehabilitative
care
under-recognized
under-utilized
PD
often
only
utilized
later
stages,
despite
research
guidelines
demonstrating
its
positive
effects.
Currently,
there
consensus
regarding
fundamental
topics
related
to
services
PD.
Objective:
The
goal
international
Foundation
Medicine
Task
Force
was
develop
statement
incorporation
rehabilitation
care.
Methods:
Force,
comprised
multidisciplinary
experts
people
directly
affected
by
PD,
met
virtually
discuss
such
as
services,
existing
therapy
literature
gaps
needs.
A
systematic,
interactive,
iterative
process
used
consensus-based
statements
on
core
components
discipline-specific
interventions.
Results:
expert-based
outlines
key
tenets
including
approach
guidance
for
occupational
therapy,
physical
speech
language
pathology/therapy,
psychology/neuropsychology
across
all
stages.
Conclusions:
Rehabilitative
interventions
should
be
an
essential
component
comprehensive
treatment
from
diagnosis
advanced
disease.
Greater
education
awareness
benefits
with
their
partners,
further
evidence-based
scientific
study
are
encouraged.
CNS & Neurological Disorders - Drug Targets,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(11), P. 1371 - 1391
Published: March 20, 2024
Introduction:
Multiple
illnesses
commonly
involve
both
the
Central
Nervous
System
(CNS)
and
Gastrointestinal
Tract
(GI)
simultaneously.
Consistent
evidence
suggests
that
neurological
disorders
impair
GI
tract
function
worsen
symptomatology
pathophysiology
of
digestive
disorders.
On
other
hand,
it
has
been
proposed
early
functional
changes
in
contribute
to
genesis
several
CNS
illnesses.
Additionally,
role
played
by
gut
these
diseases
can
be
seen
as
a
paradigm
for
how
brain
interact.
Methods:
We
mentioned
significant
symptoms
discussed
affects
central
nervous
system
illnesses,
including
depression,
anxiety,
Alzheimer's
disease,
Parkinson's
disease
this
study.
also
explored
potential
pathophysiological
underpinnings
novel
targets
creation
future
therapies
targeted
at
gut-brain
connections.
Results
&
Discussion:
In
situation,
modulating
microbiota
through
administration
fecal
transplants
or
probiotics
may
represent
new
therapeutic
option
population,
not
only
treat
problems
but
behavioral
problems,
given
dysbiosis
leaky
play
many
Conclusion:
Accurate
diagnosis
treatment
co-existing
require
coordination
between
psychiatrists,
neurologists,
gastroenterologists,
specialties,
well
thorough
history
physical
examination.
Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
83(01), P. 001 - 015
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Abstract
The
treatment
of
Parkinson's
disease
(PD)
is
a
challenge,
especially
because
it
considered
highly
individualized.
Brazilian
Academy
Neurology
(ABN)
has
identified
the
need
to
disseminate
knowledge
about
its
management,
adapting
best
evidence
population.
present
article
aims
report
recommendations
for
non-motor
symptoms
PD,
developed
by
group
specialists
in
movement
disorders
from
ABN's
scientific
department.
In
2021,
first
part,
referring
motor
was
published.
main
were
addressed—among
them
neuropsychiatric
symptoms,
such
as
depression,
anxiety,
cognitive
alteration,
and
psychosis—as
well
possible
recommended
therapies
medications
used
control
pain,
sleep
disorders,
dysautonomia.
Dysphagia,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 25, 2025
Abstract
To
evaluate
the
impact
of
elevation
training
mask
(ETM)
on
swallowing
safety
and
efficiency
in
patients
with
Parkinson’s
disease
(PWP)
when
used
as
a
respiratory
muscle
strengthening
tool.
Study
Design.
Prospective
cohort
study.
Setting.
Tertiary
university-affiliated
medical
center.
Thirteen
PWP
underwent
Fiberoptic
Endoscopic
Evaluation
Swallowing
spirometry
assessments
both
before
after
4-week
ETM
use,
which
included
incrementally
increasing
resistance
each
week.
Measurements
taken
EAT-10,
disturbances
questionnaire
(SDQ),
Penetration
Aspiration
Score
(PAS),
Yale
Pharyngeal
Residue
Severity
Rating
Scale,
Peak
Expiratory
Flow
(PEF).
Disease
severity
was
assessed
using
Unified
Scale
(UPDRS).
Eleven
out
13
male
participants
(median
age
70
years,
UPDRS
33,
duration
8.5
years)
completed
protocol
(84.6%
completion
rate).
Vallecular
residue
significantly
decreased
for
solids
from
3.0
[IQR:
2.0–3.0]
to
2.0
1.0–2.0],
p
=
0.028)
semi-solids
(from
2.0–4.0]
1.0–3.0],
0.025),
non-significant
improvement
liquids
2.0–2.0]
0.19).
Patient-reported
outcomes
(EAT-10,
SDQ,
VHI-10,
RSI)
PEF
showed
trends
toward
improvement.
A
use
ETM,
serving
form
strengthening,
demonstrated
specific
improvements
vallecular
semi-solid
solid
consistencies
dysphagia.
While
other
measures
positive
trends,
these
changes
did
not
reach
statistical
significance.
Further
research
larger
is
needed
ETM’s
role
rehabilitation.
Current Opinion in Neurology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
35(6), P. 741 - 752
Published: Oct. 11, 2022
Purpose
of
review
Neurogenic
dysphagia
worsens
quality
life
and
prognosis
patients
with
different
neurological
disorders.
Management
neurogenic
can
be
challenging.
This
provides
a
comprehensive
overview
current
evidence
on
screening,
diagnosis,
treatment
in
stroke
Parkinson's
disease,
suggesting
clues
for
clinical
practice.
Recent
findings
The
pros
cons
diagnostic
techniques
are
discussed
the
light
updated
evidence.
Findings
from
recent
meta-analyses
approaches,
including
traditional
therapy,
peripheral
central
neurostimulation
techniques,
botulinum
toxin,
critically
discussed,
emphasizing
inconsistencies
controversial
issues.
Summary
Screening
tests
swallow
examination
should
routinely
performed
at
risk
dysphagia.
In
testing
positive
dysphagia,
first-line
instrumental
investigations,
represented
by
fiberoptic
endoscopic
evaluation
swallowing
or
videofluoroscopic
study,
to
confirm
presence
assess
its
severity,
inform
treatment.
Second-line
third-line
methods
used
selected
clarify
specific
pathophysiological
aspects
oropharyngeal
Treatment
strategies
personalized,
combination
therapy
innovative
approaches
may
increase
chance
restoring
effective
safe
swallowing.
Journal of Parkinson s Disease,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(s1), P. S7 - S19
Published: June 4, 2024
Motor
and
nonmotor
symptoms
occur
in
early
Parkinson’s
disease
(PD),
or
even
the
prodromal
stage.
Many
of
these
can
be
addressed
by
allied
health
therapies,
including
physical
therapy,
occupational
speech
psychological
therapies.
However,
referrals
to
services
are
low.
We
provide
a
review
summarizing
efficacy
proactive
interventions
on
motor
daily
function
disease.
also
highlight
areas
for
additional
research
recommendations
improve
care
individuals
with
PD
within
each
discipline.
recognize
overlapping
roles
disciplines
support
integrated
transdisciplinary
beginning
soon
after
diagnosis
help
stem
tide
progression
disability.