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Neuropsychologic assessment in collaborative Parkinson’s disease research: A proposal from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Morris K. Udall Centers of Excellence for Parkinson’s Disease Research at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Washington
Abstract: Cognitive impairment (CI) and behavioral disturbances can be the earliest symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD), ultimately afflict the vast majority of PD patients, and increase caregiver burden. Our two Morris K. Udall Centers of Excellence for Parkinson's Disease Research were supported by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) in an effort to recommend a comprehensive yet practical approach to cognitive and behavioral assessment to further collaborative research. We recommend a stepwise approach with two levels of standardized evaluation to establish a common battery, as well as an...
Source: Alzheimer's and Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association - November 19, 2012 Category: Geriatrics Authors: G. Stennis Watson, Brenna A. Cholerton, Rachel G. Gross, Daniel Weintraub, Cyrus P. Zabetian, John Q. Trojanowski, Thomas J. Montine, Andrew Siderowf, James B. Leverenz Tags: Perspectives Source Type: research