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Federica Provini

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Frequency and Characterization of Movement Disorders in Anti-IgLON5 Disease

2021

Background and ObjectivesAnti-IgLON5 disease is a recently described neurologic disease that shares features of autoimmunity and neurodegeneration. Abnormal movements appear to be frequent and important but have not been characterized and are underreported. We describe the frequency and types of movement disorders in a series of consecutive patients with this disease.MethodsIn this retrospective, observational study, the presence and phenomenology of movement disorders were assessed with a standardized clinical questionnaire. Available videos were centrally reviewed by 3 experts in movement disorders.ResultsSeventy-two patients were included. In 41 (57%), the main reason for initial consult…

DystoniaPediatricsmedicine.medical_specialtyAtaxiaMovement disordersbusiness.industryautoimmunityAnti-IgLON5neurodegenerationChoreamedicine.diseaseAkathisianervous system diseasesmedicineBody regionHuman medicineNeurology (clinical)Myokymiamedicine.symptombusinessMyoclonusResearch Article
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Italian Association of Sleep Medicine (AIMS) position statement and guideline on the treatment of menopausal sleep disorders

2019

Insomnia, vasomotor symptoms (VMS) and depression often co-occur after the menopause, with consequent health problems and reductions in quality of life. The aim of this position statement is to provide evidence-based advice on the management of postmenopausal sleep disorders derived from a systematic review of the literature. The latter yielded results on VMS, insomnia, circadian rhythm disorders, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and restless leg syndrome (RLS). Overall, the studies show that menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) improves VMS, insomnia, and mood. Several antidepressants can improve insomnia, either on their own or in association with MHT; these include selective serotonin reuptake …

Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disordermedicine.medical_treatmentSerotonin and Noradrenaline Reuptake InhibitorPosition statementSleep medicine0302 clinical medicineSleep Initiation and Maintenance DisordersCognitive behavioraltherapy for insomnia (CBT-I)InsomniaSleep Wake Disorder030212 general & internal medicineContinuous positive airway pressureRestless legs syndromeSerotonin and Noradrenaline Reuptake InhibitorsCognitive behavioraltherapy for insomnia (CBT-I); Hormonereplacementtherapy (HRT); Menopause; Position statement; Sleepdisorders; Vasomotorsymptoms (VMS)Sleep Apnea Obstructive030219 obstetrics & reproductive medicineContinuous Positive Airway PressureDepressionObstetrics and GynecologySerotonin Uptake InhibitorAntidepressive AgentsMenopauseCognitive behavioral therapyCognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I)SleepdisordersAntidepressive AgentFemalemedicine.symptomMenopauseSelective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitorsmedicine.drugHumanSleep Wake Disordersmedicine.medical_specialtyHormone Replacement TherapyVasomotor symptoms (VMS)MirtazapineCognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I); Hormone replacement therapy (HRT); Menopause; Position statement; Sleep disorders; Vasomotor symptoms (VMS); Antidepressive Agents; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Continuous Positive Airway Pressure; Depression; Exercise; Female; Humans; Mirtazapine; Quality of Life; Restless Legs Syndrome; Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors; Serotonin and Noradrenaline Reuptake Inhibitors; Sleep; Sleep Apnea Obstructive; Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders; Sleep Wake Disorders; Hormone Replacement Therapy; MenopauseMirtazapineSettore MED/10 - Malattie Dell'Apparato RespiratorioHormone replacement therapy (HRT)Hormonereplacementtherapy (HRT)General Biochemistry Genetics and Molecular Biology03 medical and health sciencesRestless Legs Syndromemental disordersmedicineHumansExerciseSleep disorderCognitive Behavioral Therapybusiness.industryVasomotorsymptoms (VMS)medicine.diseasenervous system diseasesObstructive sleep apneaMenopause sleep disorders vasomotor symptoms (VMS) hormone replacement therapy (HRT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) Position StatementPhysical therapyQuality of LifebusinessSleep
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