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Dopaminergic Infusion Therapies in Parkinson’s Disease: Real-World Data from a ...
Lopes, Sofia; Silva, Margarida; Ferreira, Andreia; Costa, Oc´távia; Carneiro, Gisela; Rodrigues, Margarida; Varanda, SaraIntroduction: Levodopa remains the most effective therapy for Parkinson’s disease (PD). As the disease progresses and autonomic dysfunction develops, the absorption and response to oral treatments become compromised. In these stages, continuous infusion therapies can replace or complement oral treatments, allowing for more stable symptom control. Methods: This was a retrospective observational study including P...
Cognitive Decline of Medicamentous Etiology
Caldeira, Luís; Varanda, Sara; Machado, Álvaro; Ferreira, Carla; Carneiro, GiselaIn the elderly there is a high risk of inappropriate medication and adverse effects of polypharmacy. A 68 year-old female patient resorted to the Emergency Room for suspected stroke. According to the husband, in the six months prior to admission, she became progressively disorientated and dependent. She had resorted to various appointments from different specialties and was polymedicated. It was impossible to c...