Publications by authors named "S Cuoco"

Introduction: Functional Motor Disorder (FMD) is characterized by motor neurological symptoms that cannot be explained by typical neurological diseases or other medical conditions. The role of psychological factors in the development, severity, and persistence of FMD remains unclear. We investigated the Attachment State of Mind (SoM) in FMD patients using the Adult Attachment Interview (AAI) and retrospectively examined the quality of their traumatic experiences, if any.

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Objectives: Neuropsychiatric symptoms, such as apathy, disinhibition and irritability, are common in Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). The Frontal Behaviour Inventory (FBI) is a useful instrument for the evaluation of behavioural disorders in neurodegenerative diseases. The main goal of the present study was to explore the psychometric properties of the FBI in PSP.

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Article Synopsis
  • Identifying cognitive impairment in Parkinson's disease is complicated due to varied symptoms and incomplete criteria for diagnosis, with existing screening tools (MMSE and MoCA) lacking a unified approach.
  • The study analyzed data from 1,780 Parkinson's patients to establish effective cutoffs for MMSE and MoCA scores across different cognitive stages (normal, mild impairment, dementia).
  • A new decision tree model was created, suggesting specific MMSE and MoCA scores to accurately diagnose dementia and mild cognitive impairment, improving diagnostic precision and efficiency for clinicians.
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Gut microbiota changes and brain-gut-axis (BGA) dysregulation are common in people with Parkinson's Disease (PD). Probiotics and prebiotics are emerging as a potential therapeutic approach for PD patients. The aim of this paper was to assess the neurological and gastroenterological effects in PD patients with constipation after the administration of a synbiotic product, with a focus on behavioral and cognitive symptoms.

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Background And Aims: Functional motor disorders (FMD) present a prevalent, yet misunderstood spectrum of neurological conditions characterized by abnormal movements (i.e., functional limb weakness, tremor, dystonia, gait impairments), leading to substantial disability and diminished quality of life.

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