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A novel treatment option for intrajejunal levodopa administration.

Wolfgang H Jost
Published in: Expert review of neurotherapeutics (2023)
Intrajejunal administration of levodopa is a useful treatment option for advanced Parkinson's disease. The higher acceptance of the smaller pump and the improved user-friendliness have already been reported in an observational study from Sweden. Clinical experience in Germany confirms this too and in addition to motor symptoms, even non-motor ones are influenced positively, and in this respect sleep and pain can be especially emphasized.
Keyphrases
  • parkinson disease
  • chronic pain
  • deep brain stimulation
  • physical activity
  • sleep quality
  • depressive symptoms
  • neuropathic pain
  • replacement therapy