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World J Neurol. Mar 28, 2015; 5(1): 17-38
Published online Mar 28, 2015. doi: 10.5316/wjn.v5.i1.17
Prevalence, clinical features and treatment of depression in Parkinson’s disease: An update
Omar ME Abdel-Salam
Omar ME Abdel-Salam, Department of Toxicology and Narcotics, Medical Division, National Research Centre, Cairo 12311, Egypt
Author contributions: Abdel-Salam OME solely contributed to this paper.
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Correspondence to: Omar ME Abdel-Salam, MD, PhD, Department of Toxicology and Narcotics, Medical Division, National Research Centre, Tahrir St., Dokki, Cairo 12311, Egypt. omasalam@hotmail.com
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Received: September 28, 2014
Peer-review started: September 29, 2014
First decision: December 3, 2014
Revised: January 18, 2015
Accepted: February 4, 2015
Article in press: February 9, 2015
Published online: March 28, 2015
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Core Tip

Core tip: The development of depressive symptoms in Parkinson’s disease (PD) has important implications on the daily functioning and quality of life. It is thus important to diagnose and treat depression effectively in these patients. This review aims to discuss the prevalence, associated factors and drugs used to treat depressive symptoms in PD.