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One-item Scale Is Reliable Tool to Assess Fatigue in Parkinson’s Patients, Study Finds

“The one-item Fatigue Visual Analog Scale (VAFS) is a highly consistent and reliable tool to assess fatigue in patients with Parkinson’s disease, and is associated with their quality of life, according to researchers.

Their study, “The dimensionality of fatigue in Parkinson’s disease,” was published in the Journal of Translational Medicine.” Read More.

 

Progression of Cognitive Decline in Parkinson’s Disease
“Cognitive dysfunction is one of the most prevalent non-motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease (PD), often experienced as more debilitating for patients and caregivers than motor problems. Therefore, a deeper understanding of the course of cognitive decline and the identification of valid progression markers for Parkinson’s disease dementia (PDD) is essential.” Read More.