Abstract
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Identify the relationship between the vagus nerve (VN) and Parkinson’s disease (PD).
Recognize how the VN changes in patients with PD.
Discuss the sonographic evaluation of the VN.
What is the most common non-motor symptom (NMS) of PD?
Nausea Diarrhea Constipation Hematochezia
What part of the nervous system drives gastrointestinal motility?
Sympathetic Parasympathetic Autonomic Peripheral
What was the mean age of the patients in the PD group in this study?
57.90 61.72 63.30 71.45
What imaging technique has been used effectively in the evaluation of the cervical VN?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Ultrasound Computed Tomography Positron Emission Tomography
In this study population, the PD and healthy subjects (HS) were both divided into subgroups based on what criteria?
Age Weight BMI Ethnicity
What was one of the limitations of this study?
Large sample size Small sample size Operator error Older equipment
This research study demonstrated what changes in the VN area and diameter in the cohort of PD patients?
A decrease An increase No changes A large increase