Brain-first vs. body-first Parkinson's disease: An update on recent evidence
Parkinsonism & Related Disorders,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
122, P. 106101 - 106101
Published: March 15, 2024
We
recently
proposed
a
new
disease
model
of
Parkinson's
–
the
-Synuclein
Origin
site
and
Connectome
model.
The
posits
that
initial
pathology
starts
either
in
olfactory
bulb
or
amygdala
leading
to
brain-first
subtype,
enteric
nervous
system
body-first
subtype.
These
subtypes
should
be
distinguishable
early
course
on
range
imaging,
clinical,
neuropathological
markers.
Here,
we
review
recent
original
human
studies,
which
tested
predictions
model.Molecular
imaging
studies
were
generally
agreement
with
model,
whereas
structural
such
as
MRI
volumetry,
showed
conflicting
findings.
Most
large-scale
clinical
supportive,
reporting
clustering
relevant
markers
including
REM-sleep
behavior
disorder,
constipation,
autonomic
dysfunction,
neuropsychiatric
symptoms,
cognitive
impairment.
Finally,
-synuclein
deposition
antemortem
postmortem
tissues
revealed
distribution
pathology,
supports
Language: Английский
Divergent amygdala function in proposed brain-first and body-first Parkinson's disease: a resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging study
Kunpeng Qin,
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Yaqing Li,
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Yumei Liu
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et al.
Journal of Affective Disorders,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
382, P. 123 - 130
Published: April 17, 2025
Language: Английский
Urodynamic study and its correlation with cardiac meta‐iodobenzylguanidine (MIBG) in body‐first and brain‐first subtypes of Parkinson's disease
Min Seung Kim,
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Jong Keun Kim,
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In Hee Kwak
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et al.
European Journal of Neurology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 30, 2024
Abstract
Background
and
purpose
Lower
urinary
tract
symptoms
(LUTS)
are
frequently
observed
in
patients
with
Parkinson's
disease
(PD),
but
the
underlying
mechanism
remains
elusive.
The
concept
of
“body‐first”
“brain‐first”
subtypes
PD
has
been
proposed,
correlation
subtype
LUTS
unclear.
We
aimed
to
investigate
disparities
urological
dysfunctions
between
body‐first
brain‐first
using
urodynamic
studies
(UDS).
Methods
reviewed
(disease
duration
<3
years)
who
had
undergone
UDS
completed
questionnaires
(Overactive
Bladder
Symptom
Score
[OABSS]
International
Prostate
[IPSS])
a
voiding
diary.
Patients
were
categorized
as
having
or
based
on
cardiac
sympathetic
denervation
(CSD)
meta‐iodobenzylguanidine
(
MIBG)
uptake
presence
rapid
eye
movement
sleep
behavior
disorder
(RBD),
assessed
questionnaire
(PD
CSD
RBD
indicating
subtype).
Results
A
total
55
into
n
=
37)
18)
groups.
group
exhibited
smaller
volume
first
desire
(FDV)
than
p
<
0.05
both).
Also,
higher
OABSS
IPSS
scores,
prevalence
overactive
bladder
diagnosed
by
OABSS,
compared
group.
In
multiple
linear
regression,
MIBG
was
positively
correlated
FDV
negatively
all).
Conclusions
more
pronounced
impaired
storage
function
early
stage
disease.
Additionally,
significantly
associated
dysfunction.
Language: Английский
Cortical Functional Connectivity Changes in the Body‐First and Brain‐First Subtypes of Parkinson's Disease
Movement Disorders,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 29, 2024
Abstract
Background
Rapid
eye
movement
(REM)
sleep
behavior
disorder
(RBD)
may
precede
motor
symptoms
in
Parkinson's
disease
(PD)
by
years.
According
to
a
recent
hypothesis,
premotor
RBD
(pRBD)
is
marker
of
the
PD
body‐first
subtype,
where
synucleinopathy
originates
from
peripheral
autonomic
nervous
system.
Conversely,
brain‐first
pathology
would
arise
brain.
Functional
connectivity
(FC)
could
provide
additional
insight
into
neurodegenerative
process
these
putative
subtypes.
Objectives
We
aim
analyze
possible
FC
differences
between
early‐stage
patients
with
(PD
pRBD+
)
and
without
pRBD−
pRBD
using
high‐density
electroencephalography
(EEG).
Methods
enrolled
28
,
35
healthy
controls
(HC).
Data
were
recorded
64‐channel
EEG
system,
source‐reconstruction
method
was
used
identify
brain‐region
activity.
calculated
weighted
phase‐lag
index
θ,
α,
β,
low‐γ
bands.
Statistical
analysis
conducted
network‐based
statistic.
Results
found
significant
trend
decreased
α‐FC
across
HC,
mainly
prefrontal
temporal
areas.
The
altered
correlated
Montreal
Cognitive
Assessment
scores
and,
lesser
extent,
gait/postural
disturbances
only.
had
similarly
increased
than
HC
β
band
network,
predominantly
involving
sensorimotor
limbic
network
related
bradykinesia
severity
both
subgroups.
Conclusions
Compared
(brain‐first
subtype),
group
(body‐first
subtype)
demonstrates
specific
EEG‐FC
dysfunctions
α
band,
which
reflect
early
involvement
cholinergic
ascending
©
2024
International
Parkinson
Movement
Disorder
Society.
Language: Английский
Correlation of olfactory function factors with cardiac sympathetic denervation in Parkinson’s disease
Journal of Neurology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
271(3), P. 1397 - 1407
Published: Nov. 9, 2023
Language: Английский
Rate of motor progression in Parkinson’s disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Ayla Pauwels,
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Albert L G Phan,
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Catherine Ding
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et al.
Frontiers in Neurology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Sept. 26, 2024
Background
The
search
for
neuroprotective
treatments
Parkinson’s
disease
(PD)
still
relies
largely
on
motor
disability
scales.
A
limitation
of
these
tools
is
the
strong
influence
symptomatic
dopaminergic
treatment
effects.
Drawing
a
wealth
published
information,
we
conducted
systematic
review
and
meta-analysis
progression
in
PD
its
relationships
with
therapy.
Methods
We
searched
Medline,
Embase,
Central
to
identify
84
publications
adequate
serial
scores
calculate
progression,
expressed
as
an
increase
percentage
maximum
disability.
Results
random-effects
model
showed
at
2.0%
p.a.
(95%
CI
1.7–2.4%).
There
were
no
significant
differences
by
baseline
age,
sample
size,
or
observation
period.
However,
untreated
patients,
8
publications,
progressed
4.5%
compared
1.6%
76
studies
containing
individuals
drugs
(
p
=
0.0004,
q
0.003).
This
was
supported
research
phenoconversion
prodromal
PD,
where
exceeded
5%
2
years
before
diagnosis.
Starting
levodopa
improved
pre-treatment
40.3
±
15.2%.
Practically
defined
off
state
measurements
faster
than
modest
degree
0.05).
Conclusion
survey
suggests
that
accurate
long-term
assess
disease-modifying
therapies
can
be
despite
sequential
commencement
attrition
over
time.
While
study
designs
involving
avoid
confounding
effects
treatment,
different
assumptions
about
may
needed.
test
dose
method
maximizes
information
medication
cycle
once
therapy
has
begun.
Language: Английский