Weight Loss in Parkinson’s Disease: The Relationship with Motor Symptoms and Disease Progression

Objectives. To determine the prevalence of weight loss (WL) in PD patients, its relationship to the severity of motor manifestations and appetite changes. Methods. 144 PD patients and 120 controls were evaluated in a single session. All subjects were asked about changes in body weight and appetite....

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Main Authors: Maria G. Cersosimo, Gabriela B. Raina, Luis A. Pellene, Federico E. Micheli, Cristian R. Calandra, Ricardo Maiola
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2018-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/9642524