Parkinson's Disease (PD) is currently considered a systemic neurodegenerative disease
manifested with not only motor but also non-motor symptoms. In particular, weight loss and …

Background Parkinson's disease (PD) in elderly patients is the second most prevalent
neurodegenerative disease. The pathogenesis of PD is associated with dopaminergic …

Prior work suggested that patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) have a lower Body Mass
Index (BMI) than controls, but evidence is inconclusive. We therefore conducted a meta …

Amino acids play numerous roles in the central nervous system, serving as
neurotransmitters, neuromodulators and regulators of energy metabolism. The free amino …

Objective Malnutrition results in poor health outcomes, and people with Parkinson's disease
may be more at risk of malnutrition. However, the prevalence of malnutrition in Parkinson's …

Objectives: This systematic review analyzed the prevalence of malnutrition in patients with
Parkinson's Disease. Study design: a systematic review. Method: Four databases …

Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are among the most common nonmotor manifestations of
Parkinson's disease (PD), and they have many important ramifications for patients. The …

The incidence of hip fracture and outcomes from hip surgery for people with Parkinson's
disease (PD) are thought to be poorer than for people without PD. The aim of this audit of a …

Objectives Parkinson's disease (PD) patients are more likely to develop impaired nutritional
status because of the symptoms, medications and complications of the disease. However …

Background The association between malnutrition and worse outcomes as pressure ulcers
and mortality is well established in a variety of setting. Currently none investigation was …