[Asthenia, mental fatigue and cognitive dysfunction].

Conditions associated with asthenia are usually characterized by increased fatigue, impaired activities of daily living and decreased productivity. In clinical practice it is important to distinguish between idiopathic chronic fatigue (primary or functional asthenia) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Fatigue can also be classified by neuromuscular and/or cognitive and mental fatigue.

[Dopamine receptor agonists: new forms and new possibilities in the treatment of Parkinson's disease].

Main mechanisms of action of dopamine receptor agonists, efficacy of their use according to the results of earlier clinical trials and possible side-effects are discussed. The authors present their experience of prescription of rotigotine transdermal system in an open study of 30 patients with Parkinson's disease. The duration of the study was 8 weeks.