Multiple system atrophy: Research papers
- Multiple system atrophy: An update
Multiple system atrophy (MSA) is a sporadic neurodegenerative disorder that usually manifests in the early sixth decade of life and progresses relentlessly with a mean survival of 9 years.
04 September 2003
- Comparison of smooth pursuit eye movement deficits in multiple system atrophy and Parkinson's disease
In view of the pathophysiological differences between MSA and PD as well as between the cerebellar (MSA-C) and Parkinsonian (MSA-P) subtypes of MSA, this study considers whether a detailed investigation of oculomotor performance would unravel parameters that could help to differentiate between these entities.
12 April 2009
- An exploration of ocular fixation in Parkinson's disease, multiple system atrophy and progressive supranuclear palsy
Since the basal ganglia are thought to have a role in controlling ocular fixation it is expected that patients with parkinsonian conditions would show impaired performance in fixation tasks. Our study examines ocular fixation in patients with a range of parkinsonian conditions (Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease, Multiple System Atrophy and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy).
22 October 2009
- Apraxia in Parkinson's disease and multiple system atrophy
To determine praxis function in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) and multiple system atrophy (MSA). Results indicate that although not a presenting symptom, IMA and IDA may be features of MSA and, to a lesser degree, of PD. Also, it seems to be unrelated to the motor features of patients with PD.
30 December 2009
- The comparison of clonidine, arginine and both combined
This study was aimed at comparing the diagnostic accuracy of the growth hormone (GH) response to clonidine, arginine and both combined in order to establish a more reliable test to differentiate parkinsonism type multiple system atrophy (MSA-p) from Parkinson's disease (PD).
21 April 2010
- Development of clinical practice guidelines for patient management of blood pressure instability in MSA, PD .......
Utilization of a self-care protocol could assist in planning more effective care regimens. Additionally, benefits to the patient and the health care system may also result from using evidence-based clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) to make patient care decisions.
21 May 2010
