How Does Tardive Dyskinesia Impact Occupational Function?
Patients and physicians agreed that tardive dyskinesia caused significant work impairment, with some patients completely unable to obtain or maintain a job.
Sep 19, 2024
CONDITION SPOTLIGHT
Condition Spotlight: Tardive Dyskinesia
A collection of feature articles, study abstracts, and additional resources all focused on tardive dyskinesia (TD).
A Closer Look at Tardive Dyskinesia: Genetic Markers & Non-Pharmalogical Treatments
A Closer Look at Tardive Dyskinesia: Genetic Markers & Non-Pharmalogical Treatments
Recent research published in 2024 examined various tardive dyskinesia topics, including: transcranial direct current stimulation; new clinical tool for documenting and rating TD; and schizophrenia-associated genetic markers.
Tardive Dyskinesia Treatment Safe and Efficacious Regardless of Underlying Psychiatric Condition
Tardive Dyskinesia Treatment Safe and Efficacious Regardless of Underlying Psychiatric Condition
Researchers analyzed whether valbenazine’s impact on tardive dyskinesia symptoms varied between patients with schizophrenia versus bipolar disorder.
Strategies For Minimizing & Managing Tardive Dyskinesia
Strategies For Minimizing & Managing Tardive Dyskinesia
Authors of a recent review outlined barriers to tardive dyskinesia diagnosis and how neurologists and psychiatrists can collaborate to optimize care.
Using VMAT2 Inhibitors Instead of Anticholinergics for Tardive Dyskinesia
Using VMAT2 Inhibitors Instead of Anticholinergics for Tardive Dyskinesia
Dr. Eiry Roberts discusses why clinicians should avoid anticholinergics in patients with...
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VMAT2 Inhibitors Efficacious & Safe for Treating Tardive Dyskinesia
VMAT2 Inhibitors Efficacious & Safe for Treating Tardive Dyskinesia
Several clinical trials have tested the efficacy and safety of valbenazine and deutetrabenazine in patients with TD.
Exploring the Benefits of Deep Brain Stimulation in Tardive Dyskinesia
Exploring the Benefits of Deep Brain Stimulation in Tardive Dyskinesia
Deep brain stimulation offers advantages such as adjustability, reversibility, and the potential for rapid and long-term improvement in tardive dyskinesia.
Tools for Measuring Tardive Dyskinesia: Clinical Implementation & Recent Advancements
Tools for Measuring Tardive Dyskinesia: Clinical Implementation & Recent Advancements
Annual training and reliable new tools can help physicians improve tardive dyskinesia screening and symptom measurement.
Tardive Dyskinesia: A Comprehensive Look at the Condition and Its Management
Tardive Dyskinesia: A Comprehensive Look at the Condition and Its Management
There are approximately 600,000 people in the US who are living with TD—65% of them have not been diagnosed.
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The Tardive Dyskinesia Impact Scale Provides a Holistic Evaluation for Physicians
The Tardive Dyskinesia Impact Scale complements the Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale by combining clinician-rated and patient-reported perspectives.
Extrapyramidal Rating Scale Effectively Measures Tardive Dyskinesia Symptoms
The Extrapyramidal Symptom Rating Scale and an abbreviated version of the scale were both validated for measuring the impact of tardive dyskinesia.
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