PubMed · 7910751
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Y Mizuno. 1994. [Parkinson's disease].. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7910751/
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Parkinson's disease (PD) is a common neurodegenerative disorder that is mainly caused by dopaminergic neuron loss in the substantia nigra. Several nuclear medicine radiotracers have been developed to evaluate PD diagnoses and disease evolution in vivo in PD patients. Positron emission tomography (PET) and single photon computerized emission tomography (SPECT) radiotracers for the dopamine transporter (DAT) provide good markers for the integrity of the presynaptic dopaminergic system affected in PD. Over the last decade, radiotracers suitable for imaging the DAT have been the subject of most efforts. In this review, we provide a critical discussion on the utility of DAT imaging for Parkinson's disease diagnosis (sensitivity and specificity).
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a common condition that is difficult to diagnose. However, once correctly diagnosed, its management is straightforward and evidence-based. The purpose of this article is to familiarise clinicians with both the symptoms and diagnostic criteria for RLS and to elucidate secondary and often curable causes of this prevalent condition. There is also a concise review of its pathophysiology and current management strategies. The authors hope this article will raise awareness of this condition among clinicians and in doing so improve the quality of life for the patients affected by it.