Journal of Movement Disorders

The application of Deep Brain Stimulation in The Syndrome of Irreversible Lithium Effectuated Neurotoxicity
Okar L, Murin P, Prabhune A, Bucholz R and Chand P
Evidence-Based Review on Symptomatic Management of Huntington's Disease
Shin JH, Yang HJ, Ahn JH, Jo S, Chung SJ, Lee JY, Kim HS, Kim M and
Clozapine-Induced Negative Myoclonus Leading to Recurrent Falls: A Case Report
Joy S, Bylappa PS, Garg D, Agarwal A and Srivastava AK
Brittle response to levodopa as a marker of Parkinson's disease phenotype characterized by heavy motor and non-motor burden
Abate F, Erro R, Fasano A, Barone P and Picillo M
Gait parameters in Healthy Older Adults in Korea
Kim HK, Kim SW, Hong JY and Baek MS
Gait is the most fundamental and common form of human locomotion, essential in daily activities. We aimed to investigate gait parameters in medically and cognitively healthy older adults to determine the independent effects of age, physical attributes, and cognition on these parameters.
Evidence-Based Review on Symptomatic Management of Huntington's Disease
Shin JH, Yang HJ, Ahn JH, Jo S, Chung SJ, Lee JY, Kim HS, Kim M and
Huntington's disease (HD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor, behavioral, and cognitive impairments and significant impacts on patient quality of life. This evidence-based review, conducted by the Korean Huntington Disease Society task force, systematically examines current pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions for symptomatic management of HD. Following PRISMA guidelines, databases were searched for studies up to August 2022 that focused on 23 symptoms across four domains: motor, neuropsychological, cognition, and others. This review provides a comprehensive and systematic approach to the management of HD, highlighting the need for more high-quality clinical trials to develop robust evidence-based guidelines.
Optimal Measurement Height and Validation of a 2D-Light Detection and Ranging Device-Based Analysis System for Spatiotemporal Gait Parameters
Woo S, Shin C and Kim MY
Journey Through Autosomal-Recessive Spastic Ataxia of Charlevoix-Saguenay: Insights From a Case Series of Seven Patients-A Single-Center Study and Review of an Indian Cohort
Raval MA, Holla VV, Kamble N, Arunachal G, Muthusamy B, Saini J, Yadav R and Pal PK
In this study, we describe the clinical and investigative profiles of 7 cases of autosomal-recessive spastic ataxia of Charlevoix-Saguenay (ARSACS).
Effect of Positional Changes on Cerebral Perfusion in Parkinson's Disease Patients With Orthostatic Hypotension
Joo JY, Yoo D, Kim JM, Shin C and Ahn TB
Orthostatic hypotension (OH) is one of the most common autonomic dysfunctions in Parkinson's disease (PD) patients. However, many patients with OH are asymptomatic. Conversely, orthostatic dizziness (OD) is not always associated with OH. We investigated the effects of positional changes on cerebral perfusion in patients with PD and OH.
Clinico-Genetic Profiles of Seven Patients With PINK1-Related Parkinson's Disease: A Case Series From a Tertiary Care Centre in India and a Review of the Literature
Gunasekaran A, Holla VV, Phulpagar P, Kamath SD, Kamble N, Yadav R, Muthusamy B and Pal PK
Recessive variants in the PINK1 gene are known causes of early-onset Parkinson's disease (EOPD). To describe the clinical features and genetic profiles of patients with PINK1-related Parkinson's disease (PARK-PINK1) mutations.
The Goal Attainment Scale Refines Patient-Centered Expectations in Botulinum Toxin Treatment of Cervical Dystonia
Panyakaew P, Wongwan P and Bhidayasiri R
Monitoring Cognitive Functions During Deep Brain Stimulation Interventions by Real Time Neuropsychological Testing
Guarracino I, Lettieri C, Mondani M, D'Auria S, Sciacca G, Lavezzi F, Skrap M, D'Agostini S, Gigli GL, Valente M and Tomasino B
We monitored cognition in 14 Parkinson's disease (PD) patients during deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery when the electrode was positioned at the target subthalamic nucleus (STN) (i.e., the STN motor area).
Myoclonic Epilepsy of Unverricht and Lundborg in a Filipino Woman
Solijon KKL, Magtuba SB, Belonguel N and Saranza G
Taltirelin Hydrate in Patients with Ataxia Due to Spinocerebellar Degeneration
Cho JW, Lee JY, Kim HJ, Kim JS, Park KW, Choi SM, Lyoo CH and Koh SB
We conducted this study to assess the efficacy and safety of taltirelin hydrate (TH) in spinocerebellar degeneration (SCD).
Polysomnographic Findings into Sleep Disorders in Essential Tremor and Essential Tremor Plus: A Comparison with Healthy Controls
Singh RP, S M, Seshagiri DV, Kumar G, Mohale R, Pal PK, Kutty BM, Saini J, Kamble NL, Holla V and Yadav R
To explore sleep patterns in individuals with Essential Tremor (ET) and Essential Tremor Plus (ET-Plus), compared to healthy controls, and assess differences between ET and ET-Plus, given the lack of established polysomnography (PSG) data on these groups and the potential for sleep disturbances to serve as clinical markers.
NBR and GBA Gene Methylation Levels in the Peripheral Blood of Parkinson's Disease Patients
Gemici YI and Koc A
Adjustability of Gait Speed in Clinics and Free-Living Environments for People With Parkinson's Disease
Nishi Y, Fujii S, Ikuno K, Terasawa Y and Morioka S
Gait speed is regulated by varying gait parameters depending on the diverse contexts of the environment. People with Parkinson's disease (PwPD) have difficulty adapting to gait control in their environment; however, the relationships between gait speed and spatiotemporal parameters in free-living environments have not been clarified. This study aimed to compare gait parameters according to gait speed in clinics and free-living environments.
Ocular Vestibular-Evoked Myogenic Potential Assists in the Differentiation of Multiple System Atrophy From Parkinson's Disease
Kim KT, Baik K, Lee SU, Park E, Lee CN, Woo T, Kim Y, Kwag S, Park H and Kim JS
Vestibular-evoked myogenic potentials (VEMPs) can help in assessing otolithic neural pathway in the brainstem, which may also contribute to the cardiovascular autonomic function. Parkinson's disease (PD) is associated with altered VEMP responses; however, the associations between VEMP abnormalities and multiple system atrophy (MSA) remain unknown. Therefore, we compared the extent of otolith dysfunction using ocular (oVEMP) and cervical VEMPs between patients with MSA and PD.
Efficacy and Safety of Zolpidem for Musician's Dystonia
Horisawa S, Kim K, Murakami M, Nishitani M, Kawamata T and Taira T
The efficacy and safety of zolpidem for treating musician's dystonia are not well understood. We aimed to retrospectively investigate the efficacy and safety of zolpidem for treating musician's dystonia.
Functional Movement Disorders: Updates and Clinical Overview
Park JE
Functional movement disorder (FMD) is a type of functional neurological disorder that is common but often difficult to diagnose or manage. FMD can present as various phenotypes, including tremor, dystonia, myoclonus, gait disorders, and parkinsonism. Conducting a clinical examination appropriate for assessing a patient with suspected FMD is important, and various diagnostic testing maneuvers may also be helpful. Treatment involving a multidisciplinary team, either outpatient or inpatient, has been found to be most effective. Examples of such treatment protocols are also discussed in this review. While recognition and understanding of the disorder has improved over the past few decades, as well as the development of treatments, it is not uncommon for patients and physicians to continue to experience various difficulties when dealing with this disorder. In this review, I provide a practical overview of FMD and discuss how the clinical encounter itself can play a role in patients' acceptance of the diagnosis. Recent neuroimaging studies that aid in understanding the pathophysiology are also discussed.
Autosomal Recessive Spastic Ataxia of Charlevoix-Saguenay (ARSACS) Masquerading as Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) Disease: A Case Study and Literature Review of Korean Patients
Kim Y, Lee S, Cho JS, Yoon JG, Kim S, Kim MJ, Chae JH, Kim M and Moon J