A5049906204- Neurological disorders and treatments
- Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
- Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments
- Genetic Neurodegenerative Diseases
- Neurological and metabolic disorders
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
- Academic Research in Diverse Fields
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Science and Science Education
- Neurological diseases and metabolism
- Williams Syndrome Research
- Vasculitis and related conditions
- Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies
- Glycogen Storage Diseases and Myoclonus
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Restless Legs Syndrome Research
- Lysosomal Storage Disorders Research
- Hereditary Neurological Disorders
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Stuttering Research and Treatment
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies
- Psychiatric care and mental health services
- Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects
- Autoimmune Neurological Disorders and Treatments
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
2013-2025
Hospital das Clínicas da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
1999-2025
Federal University of São João del-Rei
2021
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais
2016
Medica (United States)
2006
Several community-based surveys on the prevalence of Parkinsonism and Parkinson's disease have been conducted worldwide, with variations their methodology results. The objective this study is to assess its causes in a cohort individuals age 64 years or older Bambuí, Brazilian town. In phase I, 1,186 people than responded 9-question screening questionnaire for Parkinsonism. II, all subjects who scored > = 2 points test were examined independently by at least movement disorder-trained...
The authors investigated obsessive-compulsive behavior, disorder (OCD), and attention deficit hyperactivity (ADHD) in 50 healthy subjects, patients with rheumatic fever without chorea, 56 Sydenham chorea. Obsessive-compulsive OCD, ADHD were more frequent the chorea group (19%, 23.2%, 30.4%) than subjects (11%, 4%, 8%) (14%, 6%, 8%). was common persistent
Abstract Despite treatment with valproic acid and neuroleptics, a significant proportion of patients Sydenham chorea (SC) remain chorea. We evaluated the effect intravenous methyl‐prednisolone followed by oral prednisone in SC refractory to conventional treatment. Patients were enrolled study if they failed improve treatment, despite development side effects. Chorea was rated on 0 4 score. Five patients, 3 them women, included study. The median pretreatment rating score (range, 3–4) dropped...
Abstract Despite the renewed interest in Sydenham's chorea (SC) recent years, there were no valid and reliable scales to rate several signs symptoms of patients with SC related disorders. The Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG) Chorea Rating Scale (USCRS) was designed provide a detailed quantitative description performance activities daily living, behavioral abnormalities, motor function subjects SC. scale comprises 27 items each one is scored from 0 (no symptom or sign) 4 (severe...
The treatment of Parkinson's disease (PD) is challenging, especially since it considered highly individualized. Brazilian Academy Neurology has recognized the need to disseminate knowledge about management PD treatment, adapting best evidence reality. Thus, main published guidelines were reviewed based on recommendations group from Movement Disorders Scientific Department Neurology.
Abstract Background Sex differences in Parkinson's disease (PD) risk are well‐known. However, the role of sex chromosomes development and progression PD is still unclear. Objective The objective this study was to perform first X‐chromosome–wide association for a Latin American cohort. Methods We used data from three admixed cohorts: (1) Research consortium on Genetics Disease (n = 1504) as discover cohort, (2) Latino cohort International Parkinson Genomics Consortium 155) (3) Bambui Aging...
Sydenham's chorea (SC) is characterized by a combination of motor and behavioral findings. Cognitive function has been scarcely studied in this condition. The aim study to investigate executive functions adult patients with SC. We performed neuropsychological tests evaluate controls persistent remission Patients SC have impairment Tower London task, reduced verbal fluency, lower scores the Stroop test. A subset present dysfunction, even when remission.
ABSTRACT Prevalence data on different types of tremor among the elderly population are very scarce. The objective this study was to prevalence in a community‐dwelling town Bambuí, Brazil. authors studied 1186 inhabitants aged≥64 years. This 2‐phase which all participants who screened positive questionnaire for and parkinsonism or used drugs capable causing/suppressing were examined. In population, rate 17.4% tremor, 7.4% essential 5.6% parkinsonian 2.8% enhanced physiological 1.6% other...
Abstract The treatment of Parkinson's disease (PD) is a challenge, especially because it considered highly individualized. Brazilian Academy Neurology (ABN) has identified the need to disseminate knowledge about its management, adapting best evidence population. present article aims report recommendations for non-motor symptoms PD, developed by group specialists in movement disorders from ABN's scientific department. In 2021, first part, referring motor was published. main were...
We report a 67-year-old man with Parkinson's disease for 9 years who developed compulsive use of levodopa. This phenomenon is the main feature dopamine dysregulation syndrome. Other related symptoms presented by our patient were mood fluctuation and increased writing activity suggestive punding.
Cannabinoids comprehend endocannabinoids, phytocannabinoids, and synthetic cannabinoids, with actions both in the central peripherical nervous systems. A considerable amount of publications have been made recent years, although cannabis has known for over a thousand years. Scientific Departments from Brazilian Academy Neurology described evidence medical use their areas. Literature is constantly changing, possible new can emerge next days or months. Prescription these substances must be...
ABSTRACT Background Sydenham's chorea, a major manifestation of rheumatic fever, is characterized by behavioral changes, and cognitive dysfunction. Perfusion changes in the basal ganglia are most frequent imaging findings observed patients with chorea. Methods Twelve adult women chorea remission underwent brain single‐photon emission computed tomography (SPECT). Their scans quantification process to evaluate perfusion Brodmann's areas frontal lobes ganglia. The results were compared from...
There are few studies of language and speech in patients with Sydenham's chorea (SC). We have done an acoustic analysis fundamental frequency (F0), duration intensity declarative interrogative sentences made by 20 SC patients, rheumatic fever (RF) without chorea, compared them healthy age-matched controls (CO). Each group included 12 females. found that there is no difference between the RF CO groups all studied parameters. Patients SC, however, presented a characterized decreased F0 range...