Parkinsonism
Presence of novel DCTN1 mutation may be indicator of prodromal Perry syndrome
CHICAGO — Researchers have reported a link between a novel DCTN1 variant and Perry syndrome, which was identified both in asymptomatic individuals and those with mild neurological abnormalities, suggesting a prodromal stage of disease.
Statin use in older adults linked to lower risk for parkinsonism
Older adults had a 16% lower risk for developing parkinsonism after taking statins for 6 years compared with those not on statins, a report published in Neurology showed.
MI tied to reduced risk for Parkinson’s disease
One-year survivors of MI experienced decreased risk for developing Parkinson’s disease and secondary Parkinsonism compared with the general population, researchers reported.
Progression of Lewy body dementia can be seen in 6 months
Use of common clinical instruments helped identify progression of Lewy body dementia clinical features like global cognition and parkinsonism during a 6-month observation period, according to findings published in Neurology.