The management of Parkinson's disease in sub-Saharan Africa

2012 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 661-666 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine Dotchin ◽  
Richard Walker
Keyword(s):  
Parkinson’S Disease ◽  
Parkinson's Disease ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Sub Saharan

scholarly journals Parkinson’s disease – a review of pathogenesis, recent advances in management, and challenges of care in sub-Saharan Africa

2021 ◽  
pp. e35
Author(s):  
Akintomiwa I. Makanjuola ◽  
Funmilola T. Taiwo ◽  
Joseph O. Yaria ◽  
Rufus O. Akinyemi ◽  
Adesola Ogunniyi
Keyword(s):  
Parkinson’S Disease ◽  
Parkinson's Disease ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Unequal Distribution ◽  
Low Resource Settings ◽  
Low Resource ◽  
Recent Advances ◽  
Sub Saharan

Parkinson’s disease (PD) remains a common neurodegenerative movement disorder with significant morbidity, which is expected to increase worldwide in the coming decades. Since its initial description, much has been elucidated about its etiology, pathogenesis, and the role of genetic and environmental risk factors. Effective treatments, including surgical therapies, have been discovered. Despite these strides, many questions remain unanswered; PD remains an active research area with ongoing efforts to discover newer treatment modalities and identify neuroprotective strategies. As with many neurological conditions, there is an unequal distribution of health resources, resulting in some management challenges in low resource settings, especially sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). In this communication, we provide an overview of PD etiopathogenesis, including genetics and management strategies, including some recent advances with respect to treatment options and disease modification approaches. Finally, we discuss some challenges of PD management in low-resource settings and highlight efforts to turn the tide.

scholarly journals The modern pre-levodopa era of Parkinson's disease: insights into motor complications from sub-Saharan Africa

Brain ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 137 (10) ◽  
pp. 2731-2742 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Cilia ◽  
A. Akpalu ◽  
F. S. Sarfo ◽  
M. Cham ◽  
M. Amboni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Parkinson’S Disease ◽  
Parkinson's Disease ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Motor Complications ◽  
Sub Saharan

Parkinson’s disease in sub-Saharan Africa: step-by-step into the challenge

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 193-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roberto Cilia ◽  
Albert Akpalu ◽  
Momodou Cham ◽  
Alba Bonetti ◽  
Marianna Amboni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Parkinson’S Disease ◽  
Parkinson's Disease ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Sub Saharan

scholarly journals Prevalence of sleep disorders in Parkinson’s disease patients in two Neurology referral hospitals in Ethiopia

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dereje Melka ◽  
Abenet Tafesse ◽  
James H. Bower ◽  
Demeke Assefa
Keyword(s):  
Parkinson’S Disease ◽  
Parkinson's Disease ◽  
Sleep Disorders ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Clinical History ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sub Saharan

Abstract Background: Non motor symptoms (NMS) of Parkinson’s disease (PD) are common and can be more disabling than motor symptoms.Sleep disorders can be seen in up to 98% of patients with Parkinson disease. Poor sleep quality has been associated with poverty and race, and yet there has been no prior report on sleep disorders in those with PD living in sub Saharan Africa. We wished to document the prevalence of sleep disorders in PD patients in Ethiopia. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional point prevalence study from July 1 to October 30, 2015 of all patients attending the neurology outpatient department in Tikur Anbessa and Zewuditu Memorial Hospitals, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Demographic data, clinical history and physical examination findings were collected from participants using a structured questionnaire. We used the Parkinson’s disease sleep scale version two (PDSS-2) and Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) to assess the sleep symptoms. Results: Of the 155 patients surveyed, all patients reported some sleep problem. Over 43.9% of patients had a PDSS score > 18. The median score of ESS was 9 (IQR = 5-12), with 77/155 (49.7%) of the patients having possible or definite excessive daytime somnolence. A high EDSS score significantly associated with a Hoehn & Yahr score > 4 (p= 0.02). Conclusions: In Ethiopian PD patients, the prevalence of those with severe sleep disorders is the highest reported to date. The prevalence of possible/definite EDS is amongst the highest in the world. Further investigation into whether poverty or race explains this finding is needed.

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