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metadata.dc.type: | Artigo de Periódico |
Title: | Swallowing improvement after levodopa treatment in idiopathic Parkinson's disease: Lack of evidence |
Other Titles: | Parkinsonism & Related Disorders |
Authors: | Melo, Ailton de Souza Monteiro, Larissa |
metadata.dc.creator: | Melo, Ailton de Souza Monteiro, Larissa |
Abstract: | Swallowing impairment is the main cause of pulmonary infection and death in Parkinson's disease (PD). To date, there is no established effective treatment to restore swallowing function among these subjects. Levodopa is considered the gold standard treatment for motor symptoms in PD but its efficacy in improving oropharyngeal and esophageal dysphagia remains controversial. |
Keywords: | Parkinson's disease Levodopa Dysphagia Swallowing impairment Non-motor symptoms |
Publisher: | Parkinsonism & Related Disorders |
URI: | http://www.repositorio.ufba.br/ri/handle/ri/12145 |
Issue Date: | 2013 |
Appears in Collections: | Artigo Publicado em Periódico (Faculdade de Medicina) |
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