Publications by authors named "C Falup-Pecurariu"
Evolution of Cognitive Disorders in Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) After Ischemic Stroke: Secondary Data Analysis from the Improved Health Care in Neurology and Psychiatry-Longer Life (IHCNP) Study.
Neurol Int
November 2024
Background: The Improved Health Care in Neurology and Psychiatry-Longer Life (IHCNP) study was an 18-month prospective, observational, non-interventional research study focused on patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) following ischemic stroke.
Objectives: Our secondary analysis of the IHCNP data aimed to document the progression of MCI in this patient group.
Methods: A total of 100 patients from Romania were recruited, all of whom underwent cognitive assessments using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), and Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test (RAVLT).
The first cross-sectional comparative observational study of sexual dysfunction in Emirati and non-Emirati Parkinson's disease patients (EmPark-SD) in the United Arab Emirates.
Sci Rep
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Sexual dysfunction (SD) is a widespread issue among people with Parkinson's disease (PD), but it is often underreported and untreated, especially in various ethnic groups due to cultural beliefs.
- A study conducted in the UAE involving 513 patients found that SD was more prevalent in non-Emirati individuals, and it significantly impacted their quality of life and anxiety levels.
- The research concluded that SD affects all ethnicities similarly and emphasized the importance of culturally sensitive counseling to improve awareness and treatment.
Article Synopsis
- * It reviews pharmacological treatments for common sleep issues like REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD), excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), insomnia, and restless legs syndrome (RLS), emphasizing the use of melatonin, clonazepam, modafinil, and caffeine.
- * The article suggests that optimizing dopaminergic treatments at night and maintaining good sleep hygiene can improve sleep quality, but more evidence is needed to widely recommend some of the therapies mentioned.
Article Synopsis
- Early onset Parkinson's disease (EOPD) now refers to Parkinson's disease occurring between ages 21-50, replacing the term Young Onset PD (YOPD), and has distinct presentations and potential genetic factors compared to late-onset sporadic PD (LOPD).
- Specific genetic mutations may be involved in EOPD, which can include nonmotor symptoms like anxiety, pain, and sexual dysfunction, although these aspects haven't been thoroughly researched yet.
- Understanding these variations in EOPD's symptoms and characteristics can help inform future personalized treatment approaches.
Autonomic nervous system education in Europe: EAN/EFAS/INUS survey on curricula and skills in autonomic medicine of European neurology residents and consultants.
Eur J Neurol
December 2024
Background And Purpose: Centers for training in autonomic nervous system (ANS) disorders are not widely available and the recent coronavirus 2019 pandemic temporarily reduced training opportunities in autonomic medicine across European countries. Here we evaluated the current state of education, clinical skills and postgraduate educational preferences on ANS disorders of European neurology residents and consultants.
Methods: A 23-item questionnaire was developed and distributed online amongst European neurology residents and consultants via mailing lists of the European Academy of Neurology.