Notes in Disorders of Basal Ganglia

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Published	05/15/2024	{{c3::Parkinson's disease}} is the progressive neurodegenerative loss of {{c1::dopaminergic neurons}} in {{c2::substantia nigra}} due to accumulation …
Published	05/15/2024	What is the Braak Hypothesis?
Published	05/15/2024	PD is an overall {{c1::hypokinetic}} movement disorder and loss of dopamine results in {{c2::overall decreased output}} of direct/indirect pathways
Published	05/15/2024	{{c1::Prodromal symptoms to PD}} include {{c2::Constipation, Hyposmia,  Mood disorders. REM Behavior Disorder}}
Published	05/15/2024	What features (2 of 4) are required for the clinical diagnosis of PD?
Published	05/15/2024	What is the DaTsScan?
Published	05/15/2024	What is the Alpha-synuclein skin biopsy?
Published	05/15/2024	What is Atypical Parkinsonism?
Published	05/15/2024	Condition: {{c1::Essential Tremor}}Presentation: {{c2::Bilateral, predominantly upper extremity action tremor}}Population: {{c3::Similar mal…
Published	05/15/2024	Condition: {{c1::dystonia}}Presentation: {{c2::Sustained muscle contractions resulting in patterned twisting and posturing}}Treatment: {{c3::carbidopa…
Published	05/15/2024	{{c2::Huntington's disease}} is the most common genetic cause of adult onset chorea presenting with {{c1::writhing, dancing, unpredictable movements}}
Published	05/15/2024	Juvenile Huntington’s Disease is {{c1::hypokinetic}}
Published	05/15/2024	What gene is implicated in Huntington's disease?
Published	05/15/2024	What is the treament for Huntington's disease?
Published	05/15/2024	What is tardive dyskinesia?
Published	05/15/2024	What is Hemiballismus?
Published	05/15/2024	Treatments for Tourette's?
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