Cognitive correlates of prospective memory in dystonia

Executive dysfunctions are observed in focal dystonia (i.e., blepharospasm and cervical dystonia). Prospective memory (PM) is the ability to remember to carry out intended actions in the future and plays a relevant role in everyday living and quality of life. Although alterations of prefrontal cortex occur in focal dystonia, until now, no study has yet investigated the occurrence of deficit of PM in focal dystonia. Therefore, the aim of the study was to explore PM and its cognitive correlates in cervical dystonia and blepharospasm.

Source: Parkinsonism and Related Disorders - June 30, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Gianpaolo Maggi, Alfonsina D'Iorio, Giusi Mautone, Silvio Peluso, Fiore Manganelli, Raffaele Dubbioso, Marcello Esposito, Gabriella Santangelo Source Type: research