Unmet Needs in DystoniaAlberto Albanese Frontiers Media SA, Jun 1, 2017 This Research Topic contains proceedings of the final conference for COST Action BM1101 “Network of dystonia syndromes”. The topic highlights consolidated knowledge and unmet needs in a field that is evolving very fast. This publication is based upon work from COST Action BM1101, supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology). |
Contents
Unmet Needs in Dystonia | 4 |
How Many Dystonias? Clinical Evidence | 6 |
Genetics and Molecular BiologyHow Many Dystonias? | 17 |
Update on Epidemiology Clinical Aspects and Pathophysiology | 25 |
Unmet Needs in the Management of Cervical Dystonia | 33 |
Unmet Needs in the Management of Cervical Dystonia | 40 |
EvidenceBased Recommendations for the Treatment of Cervical Dystonia with Botulinum Toxin | 41 |
A Manifesto of Unmet Needs in Isolated Childhood Dystonias | 52 |
Needs and Requirements of Modern Biobanks on the Example of Dystonia Syndromes | 70 |
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