- Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Dysphagia Assessment and Management
- Neurological disorders and treatments
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Restless Legs Syndrome Research
California State University, San Bernardino
2020-2021
Nonmotor symptoms, including depression, anxiety, apathy, and cognitive dysfunction, are common in Parkinson's disease (PD). Although a link between mood symptoms impairment PD has been theorized vis-à-vis striatal dopamine depletion, studies have inconsistent regarding the relationship function. Inconsistencies may reflect cross-sectional nature of previous studies. The current study examined bidirectional longitudinal cognition.
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder caused by disruption of dopamine-producing cells. PD associated with motor symptoms and nonmotor including depression cognitive impairment. Past research suggests an association between impairment in PD. Physical activity may have therapeutic effect on both The present study investigates if physical mediates the depressive cognition longitudinal sample individuals PD.Participants include newly diagnosed (N = 487) enrolled Progression...
Individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD) are at increased risk of developing anxiety, cognitive decline, and reduced physical activity. Although anxiety is a factor for the mechanisms underlying relationship unclear. The present study assessed if between cognition symptoms mediated by activity in sample individuals PD followed up to five years. Participants (N = 487) were newly diagnosed Progression Marker Initiative (PPMI). completed neuropsychological battery questionnaires Structural...