Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation as Rescue Therapy for Levodopa Carbidopa Intestinal Gel–Associated Biphasic‐Like Dyskinesias
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DOI: 10.1002/mdc3.13277
Abstract: We read with interest the report by Mulroy et al about the patient with Parkinson’s disease (PD) who developed troublesome dyskinesias while on levodopa carbidopa intestinal gel (LCIG) that were successfully treated by adding deep… read more here.
Keywords: levodopa carbidopa; like dyskinesias; biphasic like; lcig ... See more keywords
Levodopa/carbidopa intestinal gel (LCIG) infusion as mono- or combination therapy
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DOI: 10.1007/s00702-017-1698-7
Abstract: Levodopa/carbidopa intestinal gel (LCIG) infusion is an effective escalating therapy in patients with Parkinson disease (PD) suffering from motor fluctuations and dyskinesia. Levodopa/carbidopa given continuously as infusion provides an optimized application of the most effective… read more here.
Keywords: therapy; levodopa carbidopa; lcig infusion; lcig ... See more keywords
Effects of Levodopa-Carbidopa Intestinal Gel Compared with Optimized Medical Treatment on Nonmotor Symptoms in Advanced Parkinson's Disease: INSIGHTS Study
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DOI: 10.1155/2022/1216975
Abstract: Background Nonmotor symptoms (NMS) are common in advanced Parkinson's disease (APD) and reduce health-related quality of life. Objective The aim of the study was to evaluate levodopa-carbidopa intestinal gel (LCIG) versus optimized medical treatment (OMT)… read more here.
Keywords: parkinson disease; lcig; treatment; study ... See more keywords