Publications by authors named "Caroline Jm van Boheemen"
Article Synopsis
- Parkinson's disease (PD) is often misdiagnosed in 6 to 25% of cases at specialized movement disorder centers, highlighting the need for better diagnostic methods.
- Dopamine transporter single-photon emission computed tomography (DAT SPECT) imaging shows promise as a reliable reference standard due to its high diagnostic accuracy in detecting nigrostriatal cell loss in early parkinsonism.
- A review of eight selected studies found that DAT SPECT imaging had a sensitivity of 98% to 100% in diagnosing nigrostriatal cell loss, suggesting its effectiveness for patients with parkinsonism, including those with diagnostic uncertainty.
