Red flags suggesting atypical parkinsonism disorders + treatment for these disorders (incl PSP, CBD)

[rriddle]

In a recent issue of the “Handbook of Clinical Neurology,” a chapter is devoted to the four atypical parkinsonism disorders — dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), multiple system atrophy (MSA), progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), and corticobasal degeneration (CBD). The authors — both movement disorder specialists at the University of Florida — indicate that “diagnosis is critical as the atypical parkinsonisms herald symptom profiles and prognoses distinct” from Parkinson’s Disease (PD). They also indicate it’s important to identify the suspected underlying pathology — whether it be alpha-synuclein (for DLB and MSA) or tau (for PSP and CBD).

The authors give a brief overview of treatment for these disorders. Plus there's a table about "red flags" suggesting an atypical parkinsonism disorder.

Earlier this week, Brain Support Network posted a summary of the treatment section along with the table about "red flags." See:

brainsupportnetwork.org/red...

RobinR

[Dadshelper]

Nice article, very informative!

Ron

[Retiredrocker]

Thanks for the info. Since being diagnosed with CPD some five years ago every bit of information helps me understand the condition and fight it. Thanks again

Cheers Mick