Publications by authors named "K C Chaudhuri"
Introduction: We present a literature review on the clinical conundrums surrounding the differential diagnosis of restless legs syndrome (RLS, Willis-Ekbom disease), as well as conditions that can mimic RLS. An extensive literature search showed that secondary causes of RLS ranged from commonly recognized causes, such as iron deficiency anemia, to less widely noted causes, such as rheumatoid disorders and hypothyroidism. There is a controversial association with Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, and RLS, whereby RLS is proposed as a prodromal feature.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFChallenges of equitable access to device-aided therapies for advanced Parkinson's Disease in Poland - expert consensus and treatment recommendations.
Neurol Neurochir Pol
December 2024
Introduction: In Poland, not all forms of device-aided therapies for advanced Parkinson's Disease (APD) are currently available.
Material And Methods: We aimed to produce a consensus recommendation from Polish movement disorders experts after discussing gaps in the APD care pathway in Poland.
Results: Rescue therapy with apomorphine (APO) PEN injection and levodopa-entacapone-carbidopa intestinal gel infusion are not included in Poland's Specialist Therapeutic Programme, and are thus not reimbursed.
Test, track, treat using wearable sensors for management of Parkinson's disease: 12‑month prospective observational United Arab Emirates study using Parkinson's Kinetograph (EmPark-PKG Study).
J Neural Transm (Vienna)
December 2024
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder marked by both motor and non-motor symptoms that necessitate ongoing clinical evaluation and medication adjustments. Home-based wearable sensor monitoring offers a detailed and continuous record of patient symptoms, potentially enhancing disease management. The EmPark-PKG study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Parkinson's KinetoGraph (PKG), a wearable sensor device, in monitoring and tracking the progression of motor symptoms over 12 months in Emirati and non-Emirati PD patients.
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- Non-motor fluctuations (NMF) in Parkinson's disease (PD) substantially impact patients' quality of life but remain largely unrecognized and poorly understood despite being identified for over 20 years.
- NMF, which can overlap with motor fluctuations (MF), are categorized into neuropsychiatric, sensory, and autonomic subtypes, leading to variability in their prevalence and severity due to differences in patient populations and assessment methods.
- There is a pressing need for high-quality research to better understand the complex nature of NMF, improve diagnostic accuracy, and enhance treatment options for PD patients in clinical settings.
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.