{"title":"The association between cigarette smoking and dementia with Lewy bodies","authors":"Anna E. Goodheart , Stephen N. Gomperts","doi":"10.1016/j.parkreldis.2024.107133","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.parkreldis.2024.107133","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><p>Cigarette smoking is associated with a reduced risk of Parkinson's disease (PD). As dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) and PD share core neuropathologic features, we set out to examine the relationship between smoking and DLB.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>Diagnosis at baseline visit and smoking history of participants ≥50 years old in the National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center (NACC) cohort were evaluated in this cross-sectional study. Odds of diagnosis of cognitive impairment due to DLB, PD, vascular dementia (VD), or Alzheimer's disease (AD) compared to normal cognition based on smoking status and duration were determined using logistic regression.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>37,478 participants were included (mean age 72 years (SD 9), 57 % female). The odds of DLB were reduced in all smoking status groups compared to never smokers (OR (95 % CI)): ever smokers 0.850 (0.745–0.971), former smokers 0.871 (0.761–0.997), current smokers 0.640 (0.419–0.947)) and in all smoking duration groups. As expected, the odds of PD were reduced in all smoking groups and fell with longer smoking duration. The odds of VD were increased in the current smoking group and rose with greater smoking duration. The odds of AD were unchanged in current smokers, decreased in ever and former smokers, and increased with longer cumulative smoking duration.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>Cigarette smoking is associated with lower odds of diagnosis of DLB at baseline visit in the NACC cohort. In the context of the well-established reduced risk of PD among smokers, this preliminary evidence of a potential protective effect of smoking on DLB warrants further study.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":19970,"journal":{"name":"Parkinsonism & related disorders","volume":"128 ","pages":"Article 107133"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142229701","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Total physical activity, plant-based diet and neurodegenerative diseases: A prospective cohort study of the UK biobank","authors":"Xiaoting Zheng, Jiyong Liu, Shichan Wang, Yi Xiao, Qirui Jiang, Chunyu Li, Huifang Shang","doi":"10.1016/j.parkreldis.2024.107125","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.parkreldis.2024.107125","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><p>Neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs) result from a complex interplay of genetic, environmental and aging factors. A balanced diet and adequate physical activity (PA) are recognized as pivotal components among modifiable environmental factors. The independent impact on NDD incidence has been previously debated. This investigation seeks to delineate the association between PA and NDDs across various levels of adherence to a plant-based diet.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>In this study, a cohort of 368,934 participants from the UK Biobank was analyzed. Total physical activity (TPA) levels and healthful plant-based diet index (hPDI) were calculated and categorized. A multiple adjusted Cox model was utilized to evaluate the influence of TPA and hPDI on common NDDs, respectively.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Finally, 4602 identified cases diagnosed as Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD) or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). We found that higher TPA was significantly associated with a reduced risk of developing AD (Q3: HR 0.87; Q4: HR 0.78) and PD (Q3: HR 0.86; Q4: HR 0.81). The protective effect was further accentuated with adherence to a plant-based diet. However, these connections were not observed in the analysis of ALS regardless of dietary patterns.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Our findings underscore a significant association between higher TPA and reduced risks of AD and PD, with an enhanced effect observed in conjunction with a plant-based diet. This study contributes to addressing the knowledge gap regarding the combined impact of TPA and a plant-based diet on NDDs occurrence, providing insights into potential underlying mechanisms.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":19970,"journal":{"name":"Parkinsonism & related disorders","volume":"128 ","pages":"Article 107125"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1353802024011374/pdfft?md5=7c263b9f3ebe8a99e970c29366c3bebe&pid=1-s2.0-S1353802024011374-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142146151","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Helena C. Brigas , Ana Margarida Rodrigues , Ana Morgadinho , Miguel F. Gago , Rita M. Simões
{"title":"Living with Parkinson's disease in Portugal: Findings from PRISM study","authors":"Helena C. Brigas , Ana Margarida Rodrigues , Ana Morgadinho , Miguel F. Gago , Rita M. Simões","doi":"10.1016/j.parkreldis.2024.107124","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.parkreldis.2024.107124","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Parkinson's disease (PD) ranks second in global neurodegenerative disorders. The “Parkinson's Real-world Impact assesSMent (PRISM)” study addressed the disease burden and treatment of European PD patients. Yet, the burden on Portuguese PD patients remains unexplored. Here, we outline the demographics, clinical features, and impact of PD in the Portuguese PRISM cohort.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>Descriptive analysis of the PRISM Portuguese cohort (80 patients) was performed, emphasizing socio-demographic data, anti-PD medication usage, PD impact on patients' lives and healthcare resources utilization.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The predominant comorbidities in the Portuguese PD cohort (55 % male; mean age 66.2 years; mean disease duration 8.8 years) included depression (26.3 %) and anxiety (26.3 %). Levodopa was the initial prescribed anti-PD medication for 88 % of patients. Among Portuguese PDP, dopamine agonists (DA), monoamine oxidase-B (MAO-B) inhibitors, and catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitors were used by 50 %, 44.4 %, and 18.3 %, respectively. Portuguese PDP experienced impaired quality of life (PDQ-39 score: 31.3 ± 16.8), various non-motor symptoms, namely sadness/blues (65.4 %), urinary urgency (63.5 %), high/low sex interest (57.7 %), while 56 % reported at least one impulse control behavior. Additionally, 30.8 % retired early due to PD and 31.8 % reduced hours in daily activities. Mental health appointments were attended by 31 %, primarily in psychiatry (19 %) and psychology (6 %), and psychotherapy.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>This study uncovers the burden of PD among Portuguese patients, revealing current treatment methods, impact on daily life and healthcare resources employed in Portugal. It emphasizes the need for personalized clinical strategies at national and international levels to improve long-term health outcomes and quality of life of PD patients.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":19970,"journal":{"name":"Parkinsonism & related disorders","volume":"128 ","pages":"Article 107124"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142135862","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
D.D.S. Anudeep, K. Karthik, Vikram V. Holla, Nitish Kamble, Ravi Yadav, Pramod Kumar Pal, Rohan R. Mahale
{"title":"Neurovascular conflict in primary hemifacial spasm: A radiological topographic and severity assessment of contact","authors":"D.D.S. Anudeep, K. Karthik, Vikram V. Holla, Nitish Kamble, Ravi Yadav, Pramod Kumar Pal, Rohan R. Mahale","doi":"10.1016/j.parkreldis.2024.107130","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.parkreldis.2024.107130","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19970,"journal":{"name":"Parkinsonism & related disorders","volume":"128 ","pages":"Article 107130"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142146145","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Hope vs. Hype III: Rescue/on-demand therapies are preferable to device-assisted therapies in Parkinson disease","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.parkreldis.2024.106079","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.parkreldis.2024.106079","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19970,"journal":{"name":"Parkinsonism & related disorders","volume":"126 ","pages":"Article 106079"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1353802024000919/pdfft?md5=40c4feba501bd47fd93e732a26336253&pid=1-s2.0-S1353802024000919-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140089578","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Hope vs. Hype II: It is time to offer pre-symptomatic genetic testing for GBA and LRRK2 variants","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.parkreldis.2024.107041","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.parkreldis.2024.107041","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19970,"journal":{"name":"Parkinsonism & related disorders","volume":"126 ","pages":"Article 107041"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1353802024010538/pdfft?md5=4c85e98142b16901e90be0ba7438a621&pid=1-s2.0-S1353802024010538-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141535061","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Importance of physical exercise for combatting sarcopenia in patients with Parkinson's disease: What is the next step?","authors":"Ryul Kim, Kyeongho Byun, Beomseok Jeon","doi":"10.1016/j.parkreldis.2024.107068","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.parkreldis.2024.107068","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19970,"journal":{"name":"Parkinsonism & related disorders","volume":"126 ","pages":"Article 107068"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141708395","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Insight into the early pathogenesis and therapeutic strategies of spinocerebellar ataxia type 3/machado–joseph disease from mouse models","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.parkreldis.2024.106991","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.parkreldis.2024.106991","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><span>Spinocerebellar ataxia type 3 (SCA3), also known as Machado-Joseph disease (MJD), is the most common subtype of </span>hereditary ataxia<span> (HA), which is characterized by motor deficits and a lack of effective treatments, and imposes a huge physical, mental, and financial burden on patients and their families. Therefore, it is important to study the early pathogenesis of spinal cerebellar ataxia type 3 based on a mouse model for subsequent preventive treatment and seeking new therapeutic targets.</span></p></div>","PeriodicalId":19970,"journal":{"name":"Parkinsonism & related disorders","volume":"126 ","pages":"Article 106991"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140945588","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Liana S. Rosenthal , Oliver Phillips , Zoltan Mari
{"title":"Convention vs. Innovation II: Skin biopsy for synuclein inclusions will replace dopamine transporter imaging for Parkinson disease diagnosis","authors":"Liana S. Rosenthal , Oliver Phillips , Zoltan Mari","doi":"10.1016/j.parkreldis.2024.107083","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.parkreldis.2024.107083","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19970,"journal":{"name":"Parkinsonism & related disorders","volume":"126 ","pages":"Article 107083"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1353802024010952/pdfft?md5=a95a176f1635fb34dd5b9fb0772db9d1&pid=1-s2.0-S1353802024010952-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141902598","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}