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An update on Parkinson’s disease

Nabil Aly — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 09:16:54 +0000

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a recognisable clinical syndrome that represents a fast-growing neurodegenerative condition and there is a worldwide rising prevalence. This article highlights the recent updates in the diagnosis and management.

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Mild cognitive impairment in Parkinson’s disease

Nabil Aly — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Mild cognitive impairment has been defined as a syndrome of cognitive decline that is greater than would be expected for an individual's age and level of education. Cognitive deficits are common in Parkinson's disease, even early in the disease when there may be no cognitive complaints.

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Continuous dopaminergic stimulation in Parkinson’s disease

Nabil Aly — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a serious chronic neurodegenerative disease with no cure that affects all aspects of daily living.

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Parkinson’s disease: perioperative management

Nabil Aly — Thu, 24 Oct 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Advances in surgical and anaesthetic techniques, in combination with an ageing population, have contributed to an increasing number of older patients undergoing surgery.

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The diagnostic challenge of joint pain€”part 1

Nabil Aly — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Polyarthralgia is a common presentation in primary care. Because chronic arthritides may present abruptly, they need to be considered in patients who present with acute polyarticularpain. This condition pain poses a diagnostic challenge because of extensive differential diagnoses. Many classic rheumatological laboratory tests are non-specific and radiographs can be normal or show only non-specific changes early in the disease process. A thorough history and a complete physical examination are essential for accurate diagnosis.

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The diagnostic challenge of joint pain€”part 2

Nabil Aly — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Polyarthralgia is a common presentation in primary care. Because chronic arthritides may present abruptly, they need to be considered in patients who present with acute polyarticular pain. This pain poses a diagnostic challenge because of extensive differential diagnoses. Many classic rheumatological laboratory tests are non-specific and radiographs can be normal or show only non-specific changes early in the disease process. A thorough history and a complete physical examination are essential for accurate diagnosis.

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Multiple sclerosis in older people

Nabil Aly — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common chronic disabling disease of the central nervous system in young adults. The late-onset MS (LOMS) variety, with clinical onset after 50 years old, is not a rare phenomenon. LOMS may present a diagnostic challenge because of the variability in its presentation. This article gives an overview of the clinical features of MS in older people, the diagnostic challenges and management lines.

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Spotlight on hyperhidrosis in older patients

Nabil Aly — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Hyperhidrosis is a condition characterised by abnormally increased sweating, in excess of that required for regulation of body temperature.

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Spotlight on affective disorders

Nabil Aly — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 23:00:00 +0000

Affective disorders are psychiatric diseases with multiple aspects, including biological, behavioural, social, and psychological factors. This article highlights the clinical features and the treatment options in older people.

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