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Saskatchewan movement disorders program.

Ali H Rajput1, Alex Rajput1

  • 1Saskatchewan Movement Disorders Program,Neurology Division,University of Saskatchewan and Saskatoon Health Region.

The Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences. Le Journal Canadien Des Sciences Neurologiques
|March 26, 2015
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The Saskatchewan Movement Disorders Program integrates patient care and research, collecting valuable data for 515 autopsies. This unique resource aids global scientific collaboration on movement disorders.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Neuroscience
  • Clinical Research

Background:

  • Established in 1968, the Saskatchewan Movement Disorders Program focuses on patient care and research.
  • The program collects comprehensive data, including clinical evaluations, videos, longitudinal follow-up, and autopsy studies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the structure and contributions of the Saskatchewan Movement Disorders Program.
  • To highlight the program's unique approach to movement disorder research through integrated clinical care and autopsy studies.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic data collection during clinic visits for patients with movement disorders.
  • Preservation of autopsy specimens (frozen half-brains, formalin-fixed tissues) for research.
  • Inclusion criteria: patients evaluated within the Saskatchewan Movement Disorders Program clinics.
Keywords:
Parkinson disease

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Main Results:

  • Accumulated data from 515 autopsies of program patients.
  • Established a resource distinct from traditional brain banks by excluding non-clinic patients.
  • Facilitated research through collaboration with 17 international scientific teams.

Conclusions:

  • The program provides a unique, valuable resource for studying movement disorders.
  • Its integrated approach to clinical care, data collection, and research facilitates comprehensive understanding.
  • International collaboration is fostered through open access to program resources.