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Dopaminergic and Opioid Pathways Associated with Impulse Control Disorders in Parkinson’s Disease
27 Feb 2018
Abstract excerpt
Impulse control disorders (ICDs) are frequent non-motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease (PD), with potential negative effects on quality of life and social functioning. ICDs are closely associated with dopaminergic therapy, and genetic polymorphisms in several neurotransmitter pathways may increase the risk of addictive behaviors in PD. However, clinical differentiation between patients at risk and patients...
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