Impact of DaTscan on the Management of Clinically Uncertain Parkinsonian Syndromes: A Retrospective Canadian Cohort Study

In this specialized clinic, DaTscan results informed management in 31% of CUPS patients. A normal scan provides the objective evidence needed to withdraw unnecessary dopaminergic medications confidently.

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Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences / Journal Canadien des Sciences Neurologiques
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2026-01-06
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https://doi.org/10.1017/cjn.2025.10516
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Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments
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Impact of DaTscan on the Management of Clinically Uncertain Parkinsonian Syndromes: A Retrospective Canadian Cohort Study

Arun Mathai Mani, M Jog, Christopher O’Brien
Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences / Journal Canadien des Sciences Neurologiques
Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments
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Impact of DaTscan on the Management of Clinically Uncertain Parkinsonian Syndromes: A Retrospective Canadian Cohort Study

Arun Mathai Mani, M Jog, Christopher O’Brien
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Abstract

In this specialized clinic, DaTscan results informed management in 31% of CUPS patients. A normal scan provides the objective evidence needed to withdraw unnecessary dopaminergic medications confidently.

Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences / Journal Canadien des Sciences Neurologiques
Western University (CA)
Openalex Percentile: Top 94%
Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments
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Impact of DaTscan on the Management of Clinically Uncertain Parkinsonian Syndromes: A Retrospective Canadian Cohort Study — Arun Mathai Mani, M Jog, et al. · Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences / Journal Canadien des Sciences Neurologiques (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS