Depression was diagnosed in 15% of 100 consecutive patients with Parkinson disease
(PD). Depression was associated with lower cognition, history of depression, and a higher …

A consecutive series of 105 outpatients with Parkinson's disease (PD) were examined for
the presence of depression. Twenty-one percent met diagnostic criteria for major …

Background. Depression is a common problem in patients with Parkinson's disease, but its
mechanism is poorly understood. It is thought that neurochemical changes contribute to its …

Background: Depressive disorders may affect up to 50% of patients with Parkinson disease
(PD) and are associated with increased disability and reduced quality of life. No previous …

Whether or not depressive symptoms increase in severity with progression of Parkinson's
disease (PD) remains uncertain. Unlike previous studies, we examined whether the severity …

The relationship between depression and disability in idiopathic Parkinson's disease (PD)
was examined in 31 outpatients. Thirteen percent had current major depression (MD), 10 …

Background and Purpose—A history of depression may be associated with an increased
risk of stroke. We aimed to determine the association between depression and risk of stroke …

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurological condition with debilitating symptoms,
and depression is a common comorbid condition of this disease. The authors review existing …

Depression has been shown to be more common in Parkinson's disease (PD) than in other
chronic and disabling disorders. Neurochemical and functional disturbances are important …

BACKGROUND: Depression is common in Parkinson's disease (PD) and contributes
significantly to a reduced quality of life in PD patients. The determinants of depression in PD …