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Abnormal interhemispheric inhibition in musician's dystonia - Trait or state?
Parkinsonism & related disorders - 1 Apr 2016
Bäumer Tobias, Schmidt Alexander, Heldmann Marcus, Landwehr Moritz, Simmer Anna, Tönniges Diana, Münte Thomas, Lohmann Katja, Altenmüller Eckart, Klein Christine, Münchau Alexander
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INTRODUCTION: A clustering of relatives with dystonia has been reported in families with musician's dystonia suggesting a genetic contribution to this disease. The aim of the present study was to determine whether interhemispheric inhibition (IHI) measured with transcranial magnetic stimulation is impaired in healthy family members rendering it a suitable endophenotypic marker for musician's dystonia. METHODS:...
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