Publications by authors named "Sara Muhammad"
Parkinson's disease affects millions worldwide and is characterized by alpha-synuclein accumulation and loss of dopaminergic neurons in the brain. Until now, there is no cure for Parkinson's disease, and the existing treatments aim to alleviate symptoms. Parkinson's disease diagnosis is primarily based on clinical observation of bradykinesia, mood, and cognition symptoms.
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- - Asterixis is a type of negative myoclonus that involves brief, irregular pauses in muscle contraction, leading to lapses in maintaining posture and is often associated with conditions like hepatic encephalopathy and renal failure.
- - It is essential to differentiate asterixis from other forms of negative myoclonus, such as epileptic negative myoclonus, as this can affect treatment approaches.
- - Asterixis typically shows no symptoms during patient self-reporting and can often be easily overlooked; however, it is usually reversible with appropriate treatment of the underlying medical issue.
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- Drug-induced movement disorders are common, often overlooked, and can be complicated by other health issues, making diagnosis difficult.
- Multiple factors like genetics, environment, and age contribute to these disorders' development and severity.
- Current classification systems such as DSM and ICD are used to categorize these disorders, with significant attention needed on conditions like myoclonus and tardive syndromes linked to medications like antiseizure drugs and antipsychotics.*