Publications by authors named "Miyako Oguru"
Clinical correlates of anhedonia in patients with Parkinson's disease.
Clin Neurol Neurosurg
December 2013
Article Synopsis
- The study examined how common anhedonia is in patients with Parkinson's disease and its effects on their quality of life (QOL).
- 15% of the 117 patients showed signs of anhedonia, which was linked to higher levels of depression and anxiety, assessed through multiple scales.
- The findings suggest that anhedonia negatively impacts QOL in Parkinson's patients, highlighting the importance of identifying and addressing this symptom.
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to assess the prevalence of anxiety and depression in Parkinson's disease (PD) patients and how these conditions affect their quality of life (QOL).
- - Out of 117 patients, 55% were found to have anxiety and 56% had depression, with a notable overlap where 41% experienced both conditions.
- - The results suggested that both anxiety and depression negatively impact QOL in PD patients, regardless of the severity of their motor symptoms, highlighting the need for proper recognition and management of these mental health issues.
Article Synopsis
- * Out of 150 patients, 60% had apathy, 56% had depression, with 43% experiencing both; this indicates a significant overlap between the two.
- * The analysis showed that while both conditions negatively impact quality of life, depression is more linked to emotional issues, while apathy relates more to cognitive challenges and social stigma, suggesting they can be treated as separate issues in PD.