The effect of continuous levodopa treatment during the afternoon hours
ConclusionThe results from all studies were consistent, both in the proportion of patients in the three groups and in the value of TRS decrease in the afternoon hours. Based on these findings, there seems to be a group of patients with predictable "off" behavior in the later parts of the day.
Source: Acta Neurologica Scandinavica - Category: Neurology Authors: Ilias Thomas,
Mevludin Memedi,
Jerker Westin,
Dag Nyholm Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
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