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Aktan D, Depierreux F. How to face the hemifacial spasm: challenges and misconceptions. Acta Neurol Belg 2024; 124:17-23. [PMID: 37498482 DOI: 10.1007/s13760-023-02342-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/28/2023]
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Hemifacial spasm (HFS) is characterised by intermittent, brief or sustained, repetitive contractions of the muscles innervated by one facial nerve. It is one of the most frequent movement disorders affecting the face. However common and allegedly straightforward to diagnose, it might reveal as a challenge for clinicians in various situations. Indeed, it often needs prior exclusion of many other movement disorders affecting the face, with frequent phenomenological overlaps with blepharospasm, post-facial palsy, facial motor tics, etc. The clinical diagnosis shall be supported by modern brain imaging techniques, and sometimes electromyography, as some particular aetiologies may require specific treatment. Primary forms are associated with vascular compression of the ipsilateral seventh cranial nerve, whereas secondary forms can be caused by any injury occurring on the facial nerve course. This article proposes a global and organised approach to the diagnosis, and the ensuing therapeutic options, as many practitioners still use some inefficient medications when they encounter a case of facial spasm.
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- David Aktan
- Neurology Department, University Hospital of Liège, CHU Liege, Avenue Hippocrate-B35, 4000, Liège, Belgium.
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- Neurology Department, University Hospital of Liège, CHU Liege, Avenue Hippocrate-B35, 4000, Liège, Belgium
- Movement Disorder Unit, Neurology Department, CHU Liège, Liège, Belgium
- GIGA-CRC in vivo imaging, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
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Marten L, Depierreux F. [Drug-induced movement disorders : nosology and treatment]. Rev Med Liege 2024; 79:88-93. [PMID: 38356424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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Movements disorders are frequently encountered in general practice and emergency departments and are in many cases of iatrogenic origin. Dopamine D2 receptor blocking agents (DRBA), mainly neuroleptics, are most often incriminated. These drug-induced movement disorders (DIMD) can be classified according to the kinetics of the manifestations (acute DIMD and tardive syndromes), the phenomenology of the abnormal movements observed or depending on the pharmacological agent involved. The diagnosis is based on the time course of the events, clinical examination and meticulous anamnesis of the patient's previous and current treatments. Management is always based on the interruption of the suspected causal treatment when possible. Some cases have a severe prognosis and require immediate treatment.
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Mouraux C, Depierreux F. Late Diagnosis of 18p Syndrome with Movement Disorders by Whole Exome Sequencing Read-Depth Based Algorithm. Mov Disord Clin Pract 2023; 10:1557-1558. [PMID: 37868911 PMCID: PMC10585971 DOI: 10.1002/mdc3.13865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Revised: 07/15/2023] [Accepted: 08/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023] Open
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- Charlotte Mouraux
- Department of NeurologyCentre Hospitalier Universitaire, CHULiègeBelgium
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- Department of NeurologyCentre Hospitalier Universitaire, CHULiègeBelgium
- GIGA–CRC in vivo imaging, University of LiègeLiègeBelgium
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Depierreux F, Moonen G. [Functional neurological disorders: gait and movement disorders]. Rev Med Liege 2023; 78:267-272. [PMID: 37350200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
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Functional neurological disorders consist of a group of neurological symptoms and syndromes for which a known "organic" cause cannot be identified. They still represent one of the most difficult diagnostic challenge for the neurologist, who can only rely on clinical criteria. Functional gait and movement disorders represent an important subgroup of these conditions and a frequent reason for consultation. The neurobiological basis of these manifestations remains poorly understood despite the progress of functional neuroimaging. Beyond the diagnosis process, its communication to the patient and its meaning represent another challenge, which requires tactful explanations as a prerequisite to a successful management.
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- Frédérique Depierreux
- Unité de Mouvements Anormaux, Département de Neurologie, CHU Liège, Belgique
- GIGA - CRC in vivo Imaging, ULiège, Belgique
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Parmentier E, Depierreux F, Maquet P. [Use of central anticholinergics in 2022]. Rev Med Liege 2022; 77:667-671. [PMID: 36354229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Cholinergic antagonists have been used for 60 years in the treatment of movement disorders. Their effect arises from a modulating activity within basal ganglia motor circuitry. Due to diffuse distribution among many organs, anticholinergic medications have numerous adverse effects. Nowadays, the indication of these molecules in the treatment of Parkinson disease is reduced, due to more effective and better tolerated alternatives. Iatrogenic parkinsonism is hardly alleviated by anticholinergics. These medications allow to prevent acute dystonic reactions induced by highly-dosed first generation antipsychotic agents. Once acute dystonia has appeared, parenteral treatment is to be preferred, but oral cholinergic antagonists may be used after the acute phase to prevent relapse. Botulinum toxin is preferred to anticholinergics for focal dystonia. In generalized dystonia, anticholinergic moderately alleviate symptoms.
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- Service de Neurologie, CHU Liège, Belgique
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Vogel L, Waxweiler C, Depierreux F. [How to treat spasticity after stroke ?]. Rev Med Liege 2022; 77:484-490. [PMID: 36082592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Spasticity is a form of hypertonia frequently encountered in patients who suffered from stroke and is a cause of functional limitation, contractures, osteoarticular deformations, pain and wounds. The first-line treatment of focal or multifocal spasticity consists in intramuscular injections of botulinum toxin type A in the muscles concerned, in association with positioning measures and physical therapy. Despite the fact this pathology is common, there is often a delay in the diagnosis, and consequently the treatment, leading to harmful consequences for the patient. In some specific indications, surgery can also be a therapeutic option. Finally, spasticity should be distinguished from other types of hypertonia, e.g. dystonia.
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- L Vogel
- Service de Neurologie, CHU Liège, Belgique
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- Service de Chirurgie de la Main, CHU Liège, Belgique
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- Department of Pediatrics, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, CHU, Liège, Belgium
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Moonen V, Raaf M, Depierreux F, Moonen G. [Hiccups, not always unremarkable]. Rev Med Liege 2022; 77:161-166. [PMID: 35258864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Hiccups are most often benign and of short duration. However, they may also be persistent (superior to 48h) or even refractory (superior to 1 month). In such cases, they markedly alter the quality of life and can lead to severe impairment of health. We here review hiccups pathophysiology, etiologies, work up and treatment. We suggest that hiccups should be considered as a non-epileptic myoclonic movement disorder.
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- V Moonen
- Service d'Otorhinolaryngologie, CHR La Citadelle Liège, Belgique
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- Service d'Anesthésiologie, CHU Liège, Belgique
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- Service de Neurologie, CHU, Liège, Belgique
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Mackels L, Moïse M, Depierreux F. Multimodal imaging of a patient with RAB39B mutation. Neuroradiology 2022; 64:621-625. [PMID: 35088096 DOI: 10.1007/s00234-021-02882-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2021] [Accepted: 12/08/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Mutations in RAB39B gene have been linked to intellectual deficiency associated with parkinsonism, also referred as to Waisman syndrome. As it appears to be a very rare cause of Parkinson Disease (PD), with only few cases described in the literature, the typical clinical and radiological features are yet to be determined. In this article, we report and illustrate multimodal brain imaging by computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, transcranial ultrasound (US), dopamine transporter single photon emission computed tomography and [18F]-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography ([18F]FDG-PET) in a 37-year-old man with PD features and mild mental retardation harboring a new RAB39B mutation. We then propose a comparison with data previously published regarding neuroimaging in this condition and present a summary of previous imaging reports. If our patient's results partly support previously described radiological features, they also highlight potential new characteristics of this rare syndrome. To the best of our knowledge, [18F]FDG-PET and transcranial US have never been reported before in this condition. This is therefore the first multimodal brain imaging description of a patient presenting RAB39B mutation.
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- Laurane Mackels
- Department of Neurology, CHR Citadelle of Liège, Liège, Belgium
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- Department of Radiology, University Hospital (CHU) of Liège, Liège, Belgium
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital (CHU) of Liège, Liège, Belgium.,GIGA - CRC in Vivo Imaging, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
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Marx B, Depierreux F. [How to explore… a blepharospasm]. Rev Med Liege 2021; 76:697-700. [PMID: 34477342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Blepharospasm is a particularly distressing form of focal dystonia, specifically affecting the eyelids and causing involuntary closing of the eyes or an increased blinking. Despite its frequency, the diagnosis of this condition is often delayed. Diagnostic criteria are mainly clinical, but sometimes further investigations may be necessary as blepharospasm may be included in a complex clinical picture.
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- B Marx
- Service de Neurologie, CHU, Liège, Belgique
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Hardy PY, Hallet C, Kirsch M, Samalea Suarez N, Hick G, Petry J, Lois F, Jastrowicz J, Depierreux F. Anesthetic Management of a Child With Rapid-Onset Dystonia-Parkinsonism (DYT12-ATP1A3): A Case Report. A A Pract 2021; 15:e01440. [PMID: 33783371 DOI: 10.1213/xaa.0000000000001440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Rapid-onset dystonia-parkinsonism also known as DYT12-ATP1A3 is an extremely rare neurological disease. Patients develop dystonia, bradykinesia, postural instability, dysarthria, and dysphagia. Injection of botulinum toxin is the first-choice treatment for focal dystonia. We report the case of a 14-year-old patient diagnosed with rapid-onset dystonia-parkinsonism who was scheduled for injection of botulinum toxin in his upper limbs under general anesthesia. To our knowledge, there is no previous report about the anesthetic management of patients with rapid-onset dystonia-parkinsonism.
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- From the Departments of Anesthesiology and Reanimation and
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- From the Departments of Anesthesiology and Reanimation and
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- From the Departments of Anesthesiology and Reanimation and
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- From the Departments of Anesthesiology and Reanimation and
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- Neurology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Liège, University of Liège, domaine universitaire du Sart Tilman, Liège, Belgium
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Depierreux F, Jedidi H, Hardy PY, Parmentier E, Garraux G. [How to explore… a cervical dystonia]. Rev Med Liege 2020; 75:121-124. [PMID: 32030938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Cervical dystonia is one of the most frequent form of focal dystonia. However, there's a great lack of awareness of this condition : a long delay to diagnosis is quite common and misdiagnosis is often seen. Nevertheless, this pathology is invalidating and improving diagnosis could have an impact on the treatment and the patient's quality of life.
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- F Depierreux
- Groupe MoVeRe, Service de Neurologie, CHU Liège, Belgique
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- Service de Neurologie, Clinique ISoSL, Liège, Belgique
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- Service d'Anesthésie, CHU Liège, Belgique
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- Groupe MoVeRe, Service de Neurologie, CHU Liège, Belgique
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- Groupe MoVeRe, Service de Neurologie, CHU Liège, Belgique
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Timmermans G, Depierreux F, Wang F, Hansen I, Maquet P. Cosmetic Injection of Botulinum Toxin Unmasking Subclinical Myasthenia Gravis: A Case Report and Literature Review. Case Rep Neurol 2019; 11:244-251. [PMID: 31572161 PMCID: PMC6751432 DOI: 10.1159/000502350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2019] [Accepted: 07/26/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Cosmetic or therapeutic use of botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) is usually safe but can rarely cause iatrogenic botulism. Iatrogenic botulism and myasthenia gravis (MG) share similar clinical features, because both BoNT-A and anti-acetylcholine receptorantibodies impair neuromuscular transmission. We report a patient who underwent cosmetic BoNT-A injection and later developed serious local and systemic adverse reactions. The peculiarity of this case is that a latent seropositive MG was eventually discovered, suggesting that both iatrogenic botulism and MG contributed to the clinical picture. This patient is one of the less than 10 reported cases worldwide in whom MG was unmasked by BoNT-A injection. He is the first to be assessed in detail by single-fiber electromyography. This case emphasizes the risk associated with BoNT-A injection in patients with subclinical impairment of neuromuscular transmission and prompts the search for MG in case of exaggerated response.
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- Grégory Timmermans
- Department of Neurology, University of Liège, CHU Sart-Tilman, Liège, Belgium
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- Department of Neurophysiology, University of Liège, CHU Sart-Tilman, Liège, Belgium
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- Department of Neurology, University of Liège, CHU Sart-Tilman, Liège, Belgium
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- Department of Neurology, University of Liège, CHU Sart-Tilman, Liège, Belgium
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Hardy PY, Depierreux F, Ferretti C. [Acute pulmonary edema and tocolytic therapy in pregnant women : clinical case and review of literature.]. Rev Med Liege 2019; 74:129-133. [PMID: 30897311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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We report the case of a pregnant woman, treated by nifedipine and next by atosiban for premature labour, who develop an acute pulmonary edema. The severity of symptoms and hypoxemia lead the patient to a cesarean and next to the intensive care hospitalization. This clinical case allow us to make a review of literature and reminds us the differential diagnosis to look for during an acute dyspnea in a pregnant woman and the treatment of acute pulmonary edema in these circumstances. The pathophysiological mechanisms which are at the origins of this condition and the implication of the tocolytic treatment will also be discussed.
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- P Y Hardy
- Service d'Anesthésie-Réanimation, CHU Liège, Belgique
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- Chef de Service des Soins intensifs, Centre Hospitalier Luxembourgeois, Luxembourg
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Parmentier É, De Pasqua V, D'Ostilio K, Depierreux F, Garraux G, Maertens de Noordhout A. Correlation between deep brain stimulation effects on freezing of gait and audio-spinal reflex. Clin Neurophysiol 2018; 129:2083-2088. [PMID: 30077869 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinph.2018.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2017] [Revised: 07/09/2018] [Accepted: 07/12/2018] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE A network of cortical, subcortical and brainstem structures might be involved in freezing of gait (FOG). Subthalamic nucleus (STN) deep brain stimulation (DBS) could modulate this network. The audio-spinal reflex (ASR), reduced in PD, but increased by treatment, can be used to further investigate that locomotor network. The aim of this study is to find whether a correlation exists between ASR and FOG in PD patients under DBS. METHODS In 14 PD patients with STN DBS and previous FOG, ASR was recorded, with DBS switched on and off. We also assessed FOG Questionnaire (FOGQ) and Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) Part III. RESULTS Switching "on" DBS increased ASR amplitude (+ 33.2% with DBS ON, p = 0.048). We also found a significant inverse correlation between FOGQ and modulation of ASR by DBS (r = -0.59, r2 = 0.35, p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS This study shows that the incremental effect of DBS on ASR is greater in PD patients with less severe FOG. SIGNIFICANCE This study shows a link between electrophysiological and clinical data about gait control. It might contribute to better understand why some DBS patients report heavy FOG and others do not. ASR might be used to evaluate or maybe predict the effect of stimulation parameters changes on FOG.
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- Éric Parmentier
- Neurology Department, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Liège, Belgium; Cyclotron Research Centre, University of Liège, Belgium.
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- Neurology Department, Centre Hospitalier Régional de la Citadelle, Liège, Belgium
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- Neurology Department, Centre Hospitalier Régional de la Citadelle, Liège, Belgium
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- Neurology Department, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Liège, Belgium; Cyclotron Research Centre, University of Liège, Belgium
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- Neurology Department, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Liège, Belgium; Cyclotron Research Centre, University of Liège, Belgium
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Baquero K, Guldenmund P, Rouillard M, Depierreux F, Balteau E, Phillips C, Bahri M, Garraux G. Degree of Centrality of brain functional connectivity within the motor network for Parkinson’s Disease. Front Neurosci 2018. [DOI: 10.3389/conf.fnins.2018.95.00031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Boutaayamou M, Depierreux F, Parmentier E, Schwartz C, Brüls O, Verly J, Garraux G. Quantification of refined temporal gait parameters in Parkinson’s disease using an accelerometer-based ambulatory system. Front Neurosci 2018. [DOI: 10.3389/conf.fnins.2018.95.00071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Depierreux F, Parmentier E, Baquero K, Balteau E, Phillips C, Maquet P, Garraux G. Validation of new brain MRI biomarkers in Parkinson's Disease: the use of quantitative multi-parameter mapping. Front Neurosci 2018. [DOI: 10.3389/conf.fnins.2018.95.00028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Gillain S, Boutaayamou M, Dardenne N, Schwartz C, Demonceau M, Gerontitis C, Depierreux F, Salmon E, Garraux G, Bruyère O, Brüls O, Croisier JL, Petermans J. Data set of healthy old people assessed for three walking conditions using accelerometric and opto-electronic methods. Aging Clin Exp Res 2017; 29:1201-1209. [PMID: 28247211 DOI: 10.1007/s40520-017-0730-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2016] [Accepted: 01/20/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Gait patterns of healthy aging are needed to allow a comparison with pathological situations. However, little data is available. OBJECTIVE To present gait pattern of healthy older specially selected to be "healthy walkers". METHOD Fifty-seven older people benefited from a geriatric assessment including clinical and functional evaluations to include only those without gait disorders. Gait data were simultaneously recorded using a tri-axial accelerometer placed on the waist and four 3D position markers placed on the feet at the level of the heel and the toe. Volunteers walked at comfortable self-selected speed (CW), fast self-selected speed (FW), and finally in dual task walking condition (DTW). The extracted gait parameters were: gait speed, stride length, stride frequency, regularity and symmetry, swing, stance and double support time and ratio and minimum toe clearance. Gait speed and stride length were normalized to the right leg length. RESULTS Fifty-seven older people with a mean age of 69.7 ± 4.2 years old (range from 65 to 82 years) were included. Data were analyzed according to the gender and according to the age (<70 or ≥70 years old). After normalization to leg length, the main significant differences were shown for stride length and minimum toe clearance in CW, FW and in DTW that were shorter in women. The regularity in FW was significantly lower among older volunteers. CONCLUSIONS This work provides a data set considering 14 gait parameters obtained from 57 healthy old people strictly selected and assessed for three walking conditions and shows that GS, SL and MTC have to be related to the gender. The age-related impact on gait performances appears reduced in this cohort.
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- S Gillain
- Geriatric Department, University Hospital of Liège, C.H.U. site NDB, Route de Gaillarmont, 600, 4032, Chênée, Belgium.
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- INTELSIG Laboratory, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Liège, Liege, Belgium
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- Public Health Department, University of Liège, Liege, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Human Motion Analysis, LAMH, University of Liège, Liege, Belgium
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- Science of Motricity Department, University of Liège, Liege, Belgium
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- Geriatric Department, University Hospital of Liège, C.H.U. site NDB, Route de Gaillarmont, 600, 4032, Chênée, Belgium
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- Neurology Department, University Hospital of Liège, Chênée, Belgium
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- Neurology Department, University Hospital of Liège, Chênée, Belgium
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- Neurology Department, University Hospital of Liège, Chênée, Belgium
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- Research Unit in Public Health, Epidemiology and Health Economics, University of Liège, Liege, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Human Motion Analysis, LAMH, University of Liège, Liege, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Human Motion Analysis, LAMH, University of Liège, Liege, Belgium
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- Geriatric Department, University Hospital of Liège, C.H.U. site NDB, Route de Gaillarmont, 600, 4032, Chênée, Belgium
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Jedidi H, Depierreux F, Jedidi Z, Beckers A. [Light pollution. A connection between ecology and health]. Rev Med Liege 2015; 70:557-562. [PMID: 26738267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Light pollution is defined as the abnormal and disturbing nocturnal presence of light, its adverse consequences on flora, fauna, and, ecosystems, and its suspected or proven effects on human health. Light pollution is a quite recent and increasing phenomenon within our society; it leads to a major environmental damage not only on wildlife, but also on human health (cancers, obesity, fatigue, depression...). The solutions to this problem are however simple, efficient and, de facto, inexpensive because they involve a substantial energy saving.
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