Publications by authors named "E Papanicolaou"

Background: Motor symptoms are well-characterized in Parkinson's disease (PD). However, non-motor symptoms, such as depression, are commonly observed and can appear up to 10 years before motor features, resulting in one-third of individuals being misdiagnosed with a neuropsychiatric disorder. Thus, identifying diagnostic biomarkers is crucial for accurate PD diagnosis during its prodromal or early stages.

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Huntington's disease (HD) is a rare progressive neurodegenerative disease characterised by autosomal dominant inheritance. The past decade saw a growing interest in the associations between the Mediterranean Diet (MD) and HD risk and outcomes. The aim of this case-control study was to assess the dietary intake and habits of Cypriot HD patients, comparing them to gender and age-matched controls, using the Cyprus Food Frequency Questionnaire (CyFFQ) and to assess adherence to the MD by disease outcomes.

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Huntington's Disease (HD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease caused by CAG repeat expansion in the huntingtin gene (HTT). The HTT gene was the first disease-associated gene mapped to a chromosome, but the pathophysiological mechanisms, genes, proteins or miRNAs involved in HD remain poorly understood. Systems bioinformatics approaches can divulge the synergistic relationships of multiple omics data and their integration, and thus provide a holistic approach to understanding diseases.

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Article Synopsis
  • Relapsing-remitting Multiple Sclerosis is a common neurodegenerative disease featuring episodes of motor symptoms linked to the integrity of the corticospinal tract, which can be evaluated using transcranial magnetic stimulation.
  • The study aims to explore the impact of in-phase bilateral exercises on corticospinal plasticity and clinical measures in five people with this type of MS over 12 weeks, focusing on enhancing coordination and functional movement.
  • Assessment will involve analyzing changes in corticospinal excitability and clinical outcomes related to balance, gait, and dexterity, with potential statistical analysis depending on the observed effects of the exercise intervention.
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