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Bastiaan R. Bloem
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The effect of cardiovascular risk on disease progression in de novo Parkinson's disease patients
An observational analysis
Background: Currently available treatment options for Parkinson's disease are symptomatic and do not alter the course of the disease. Recent studies have raised the possibility that cardiovascular risk management may slow the progression of the disease. Objectives: We estimated t
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Density of Patient-Sharing Networks
Impact on the Value of Parkinson Care
Background: Optimal care for Parkinson’s disease (PD) requires coordination and collaboration between providers within a complex care network. Individual patients have personalised networks of their own providers, creating a unique informal network of providers who treat (‘share’
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Introduction: Unplanned hospital admissions associated with Parkinson's disease could be partly attributable to comorbidities. Methods: We studied nationwide claims databases and registries. Persons with newly diagnosed Parkinson's disease were identified based on the first Parki
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Background: Both patients and physicians may choose to delay initiation of dopamine replacement therapy in Parkinson's disease (PD) for various reasons. We used observational data to estimate the effect of earlier treatment in PD. Observational data offer a valuable source of evi
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