An examination of the neurocognitive profile and base rate of performance impairment in primary dystonia
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2019.12.050
Abstract: BACKGROUND Primary dystonia has been traditionally viewed as a motor disorder. However, non-motor symptoms are frequently present and significantly quality of life. Neuropsychiatric and cognitive symptoms have been identified, but prior studies have been limited… read more here.
Keywords: primary dystonia; dystonia; neurocognitive profile; impairment ... See more keywords
Comparison of Short-Term Stimulation of the Globus Pallidus Interna and Subthalamic Nucleus for Treatment of Primary Dystonia.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2018.11.137
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To compare the efficacy and side effects of bilateral globus pallidus internus (GPi) and subthalamic nucleus (STN) deep brain stimulation (DBS) in the same patient with primary dystonia. METHODS Patients with primary dystonia from… read more here.
Keywords: primary dystonia; term; stimulation; gpi ... See more keywords
Epidemiological and clinical aspects of a sample of Brazilian patients with primary dystonia and the impact of the new classification on their clinical evaluation.
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DOI: 10.1590/0004-282x20180138
Abstract: Dystonia is a relatively common movement disorder but some of its epidemiological and clinical aspects have not been well characterized in Brazilian patients. Also, a new clinical classification for the disorder has been proposed and… read more here.
Keywords: primary dystonia; classification; epidemiological clinical; impact ... See more keywords