
Research coordinator at @dni_neurology and visit research fellow of Trinity Centre of Bioengineering's @ReillyNeuralLab.
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Foslevodopa infusion in the real world has shown promise for Parkinson's, however we must pay attention to any emergent neuropsychiatric symptoms. Continuous subcutaneous infusion refers to medication delivered under the skin at a steady rate to smooth out motor fluctuations. This research letter provides important insights into safety signals that may emerge when folks start and adjust this therapy at home. Maeve Bradley and colleagues describe in Movement Disorders Clinical Practice their extended real world experience w/ foslevodopa foscarbidopa using an outpatient titration protocol.
Key Points:
- Outpatient initiation was feasible, however dose optimization still required several weeks and infusion rates increased by an average of 35% from baseline.
-Neuropsychiatric complications were more frequent w/ hallucinations emerging in 21 percent of patients and frequently appearing weeks after initiation.
- Discontinuation rates were similar to inpatient programs, however reasons differed and included neuropsychiatric symptoms, infusion site issues and lack of effectiveness.
My take: We will need to provide guidance on when to employ pump therapies in Parkinson's and what to do if neuropsychiatric symptoms emerge. Real-world data is really important to this effort. Here are 5 points that resonated w/ me: 1- Expect individualized dosing because stable infusion rates usually take weeks to achieve and will require close follow up. 2- Watch for delayed hallucinations because these symptoms may appear long after the first few days of treatment and require rapid adjustment. 3- Understand the role of past psychosis since a history of hallucinations may increase risk, however does not perfectly predict who will struggle. 4- Rely on your care team because trained nurses visiting at home can safely guide adjustments and keep therapy on track. 5- Recognize when to stop because some folks will discontinue due to neuropsychiatric issues or skin reactions, and switching therapies may be the best option for some folks.
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Some good arguments from both sides but inclined to agree with @FearonConor more objective measures are needed!
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We are delighted to welcome John Inocentes as a new NAI Board Member. John I BSN, RGN, is a Clinical Research Nurse at @dni_neurology specializing in neurology research and innovative patient care, and he will be a valuable member of the NAI team #strongertogether 🧠
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With the November 15th CLOSING DATE fast approaching for #myneurosurvey @Gfboyle1 is asking you to join him and share your experiences of living with a neurological condition at tinyurl.com/4djcyupe Every response can make a difference 👊
Excited to share a new study led by Barry Gorman and @neilfleming84 on how body position impacts motor thresholds during spinal cord stimulation. Fascinating results! #Neuroscience #SpinalResearch
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Tagging @BarryGorman17 here to make sure people know where to find him! I'm sure there is more great research to come!
It's a very good read for anyone considering carrying out some TSCS!
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Excited to share our new study published today in the Journal of Clinical Medicine:
“The Influence of Body Position on the Resting Motor Threshold of Posterior Root-Muscle Reflexes Evoked via Transcutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulation".
Available OA here: mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/17/500…
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This World Brain Day, look back with us on the outcomes of a bumper packed Brain Awareness Week 2024 where we asked you to show your support for the 800,000+ people living in Ireland with a neurological condition. Download the full report at tinyurl.com/82xsptwe #WBD2024 🧠
I was honoured to win the Neurosurgical Prize at this years @IICN meeting! Representing the @dni_neurolog, I presented preliminary results of our ongoing study into the relationship between weight gain and charge efficiency in DBS!
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Delighted to see this study published in @NatureNeuro We show blood brain barrier disruption in individuals with Long COVID and cognitive decline. Important implications for future therapies @Fro_Greene @gastaut @tcddublin @scienceirel @Futneuro_ie
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Published wonderful paper in @TheLancetNeuro about clinical pearls in movement disorders. We asked experienced clinicians about specific clinical tests or therapies which they learned from their mentors, now use in their clinical center & which they pass on to their own students.
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The hospital is undertaking a cutting-edge study with Canary, an American speech analysis company, as well as Digital Gait Labs and TCD, to examine the use of AI to identify very early dementia.
Speech Therapist Lisa Sheridan is centrally involved in the research for TUH.
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Replying to @ArtintheopenWex
@ArtintheopenWex Europe’s largest plein air painting festival, returns to Wexford town with a programme of daily paint-outs, workshops, art presentations, social gatherings & a gala exhibition @GreenacresIrl Painting excursions take in Wexford, Carlow & Waterford. Until 7 Aug
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🙌Welcome to our new #ECHAllianceMember Dublin Neurological Institute: Research Innovation and Education!
Learn all about the @dni_neurology that focuses primarily on #research and treatment of #neurological #diseases⬇️
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Applications are now open for the new MSc in Regulatory Affairs for Medical Devices starting in September, directed by Professor Tom Melvin:
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Further information:
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Apply link: tcd.ie/courses/postgraduate/…
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New paper by @neilfleming84 on Targeted Stimulation of the Cervical Spinal Cord. ⚡️🦾
Now in press at the @Biomed_MDPI
#neurotwitter
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Massive Congratulations to @sallyhayd! Hugely deserved! My Fourth Time, We Drowned is essential reading for everyone!
1 / 2 And the winner is….
SALLY HAYDEN @sallyhayd for My Fourth Time, We Drowned!! 🤩👏🏼
HUGE congratulations!!! 🥳📚🥳
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