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Neuropsychiatry of Parkinson's Disease

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: Parkinson's disease (PD) is traditionally regarded as a movement disorder. In recent years, however, non-motor symptoms have been considered significant factors of disability at all stages of the illness. Behavioral and psychological symptoms or neuropsychiatric syndromes associated with PD are frequent and may represent a challenge in the management of these patients. They include anxiety, depression, psychosis, sleep, sexual and impulse control disorders, apathy and cognitive dysfunction. Their pathogenesis in PD is complex, involving neurodegenerative, drug-related and psychological mechanisms. We will review the current knowledge of this growing field, also focusing on the management of theses syndromes.

Source: Parkinson s Disease

DOI: 10.1155/2012/908943

Authors: Antonio L. Teixeira, Leonardo F. Fontenelle, Edward C. Lauterbach, Sergio Starkstein

Institutions: Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Mercer University, The University of Western Australia, Fremantle Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments

Subfield: Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,160