Publications by authors named "Joji Fujikawa"
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- * Researchers assessed QoL using scales like the PDQ-39 and measured MF with tests such as the 20-m walk test and timed up-and-go (TUG) test before and after six months of the online intervention.
- * Results showed significant improvements in social support, cognition, walking cadence, and gait performance, indicating that online programs can effectively enhance MF and QoL in PD patients.
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- Abnormal skull shapes may be linked to brain disorders, but this study is the first to examine skull geometry in neurodegenerative conditions like dystonia and Parkinson's disease (PD).
- The analysis of cranial CT images from 36 patients per condition revealed significant differences in occipital index (OI) and cephalic index (CI) between idiopathic dystonia (IDYS), PD, and chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH).
- Findings indicate that both the age at which dystonia begins and the severity of motor symptoms are correlated with changes in skull shape, suggesting potential links between cranial geometry and the development of dystonia.
Background: Parkinsonian tremors are sometimes confused with essential tremors or other conditions. Recently, researchers conducted several studies on tremor evaluation using wearable sensors and devices, which may support accurate diagnosis. Mechanical devices are also commonly used to treat tremors and have been actively researched and developed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Pharmacotherapy is the first-line treatment option for Parkinson's disease, and levodopa is considered the most effective drug for managing motor symptoms. However, side effects such as motor fluctuation and dyskinesia have been associated with levodopa treatment. For these conditions, alternative therapies, including invasive and non-invasive medical devices, may be helpful.
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