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Clinical Neurology
Nicholas H. Crump, Michael S. Cartwright
Summary: This study demonstrates the diagnostic utility of ultrasound in patients with suspected CIDP, even when conducted in a nonstandardized real-world setting.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Renato Oliveira, Filipa Ramalho Rocha, Tomas Teodoro, Miguel Oliveira Santos
Summary: The differential diagnosis of acute non-traumatic tetraparesis can be systematized based on the site of defect, including upper motor neuron, peripheral nerve, neuromuscular junction, or muscle. A thorough assessment of present illness history, along with neurological examination and ancillary studies, is crucial for accurate diagnosis and timely treatment of potentially life-threatening conditions presenting with acute tetraparesis.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Edyta Dziadkowiak, Marta Nowakowska-Kotas, Wiktoria Ralowska-Gmoch, Slawomir Budrewicz, Magdalena Koszewicz
Summary: The spectrum of immune-mediated neuropathies is broad and the different subtypes are still being researched. Diagnosis and treatment of these disorders are challenging due to the numerous subtypes involved. This literature review focuses on CIDP, GBS, and MMN, analyzing their molecular, electrophysiological, and ultrasound features. Immune dysfunction can cause damage to the peripheral nervous system. Conduction blocks and ultrasound are important factors in diagnosing these disorders, and immunotherapy is a common treatment approach.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Clinical Neurology
Pitcha Chompoopong, David C. Preston
Summary: In patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) whose symptoms are more severe in the nondominant hand, ultrasound can be used to detect structural abnormalities or anatomical variations that may be causative or influence treatment approach. Structural findings were significantly associated with symptoms mainly in the nondominant hand and a body mass index (BMI) <30 kg/m(2) in multivariable analysis. Consideration of neuromuscular ultrasound in addition to electrodiagnostic studies is recommended for this subgroup of CTS patients.
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Clinical Neurology
Lotte Sahin Levison, Reimar Wernich Thomsen, Henning Andersen
Summary: The study found that within 6 months of GBS hospital admission, the mortality rate was 6.6 times higher compared to the general population of the same age. The mortality rate continued to increase for approximately 4 years following GBS, and then leveled off to a similar long-term mortality rate.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY
(2022)
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Clinical Neurology
Josee Masson-Roy, Ari Breiner, Jodi Warman-Chardon, Catherine E. Pringle, David Allan, Christopher Bredeson, Lothar Huebsch, Natasha Kekre, Michael Lee Kennah, Lisa Martin, Sheryl McDiarmid, Sultan Altouri, Harold Atkins, Pierre R. Bourque
Summary: This study reports five cases of treatment-refractory CIDP treated with AHSCT, demonstrating marked sustained clinical improvement and the potential for weaning off long-term complex immunotherapies.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Kevin R. Keene, Hermien E. Kan, Stijn van der Meeren, Berit M. Verbist, Martijn R. Tannemaat, Jan-Willem M. Beenakker, Jan J. G. M. Verschuuren
Summary: Ophthalmoparesis and ptosis can be caused by various diseases, and clinical symptoms, EOM involvement patterns, and orbital imaging can provide valuable diagnostic information.
JOURNAL OF CACHEXIA SARCOPENIA AND MUSCLE
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Haneul Kim, Gon Sup Kim, Sang-Hwan Hyun, Eunhye Kim
Summary: Neuromuscular diseases involve injury or dysfunction of neuromuscular tissue components. In vitro models have been developed to mimic the complex physical and biochemical microenvironments of human neuromuscular tissues, aiding the study and potential therapies for these diseases.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Clinical Neurology
Eduardo P. Estephan, Antonio A. Zambon, Rachel Thompson, Kiran Polavarapu, Danny Jomaa, Ana Topf, Paulo V. P. Helito, Carlos O. Heise, Cristiane A. M. Moreno, Andre M. S. Silva, Joao A. Kouyoumdjian, Maria da Penha Morita, Umbertina C. Reed, Hanns Lochmuller, Edmar Zanoteli
Summary: This study focused on phenotype features and the correlation with molecular diagnosis of congenital myasthenic syndromes (CMS) patients, showing a higher chance of confirmed molecular diagnosis in group A and a lower chance in group C. It was found that some individual clinical features, alterations on biopsy, and electrophysiology can enhance the specificity for CMS diagnosis.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY
(2022)
Correction
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Jeffrey A. Allen, Lisa Butler, Todd Levine, Anne Haudrich
Summary: The original article has few errors.
ADVANCES IN THERAPY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Andrea De Martino Luppi, Guilherme Emilio Ferreira, Denis Luiz Prudencio, Douglas Eulalio Antunes, Lucio Araujo, Diogo Fernandes dos Santos, Marcello Henrique Nogueira-Barbosa, Isabela Maria Bernardes Goulart
Summary: This study demonstrated the importance of high-resolution ultrasound (US) in the early diagnosis of leprosy neuropathy, as it identified neural thickening in leprosy household contacts (HC). The combination of positive anti-PGL-I serology and absence of a BCG scar can help identify individuals with a greater likelihood of developing leprosy neuropathy.
Review
Clinical Neurology
Kalliopi Pitarokoili, Ralf Gold, Anna Lena Fisse
Summary: The use of nerve ultrasound for the diagnosis and follow-up of peripheral neuropathies has proven to be a practical and widely available diagnostic tool, especially for immune-mediated polyneuropathies.
CURRENT OPINION IN NEUROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Tal Gazitt, Fadi Kharouf, Joy Feld, Amir Haddad, Nizar Hijazi, Adi Kibari, Alexander Fuks, Edmond Sabo, Maya Mor, Hagit Peleg, Rabea Asleh, Devy Zisman
Summary: This comprehensive case series study of 19 patients with cardiac sarcoidosis emphasizes the importance of using cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) and cardiac positron emission tomography using 18F-Fluorodeoxyglucose (PET-FDG) as diagnostic criteria, as cardiac sarcoidosis can be the initial manifestation of systemic sarcoidosis, requiring prompt diagnosis and treatment to prevent complications and mortality.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Shahid Ud Din Wani, Nisar Ahmad Khan, Gaurav Thakur, Surya Prakash Gautam, Mohammad Ali, Prawez Alam, Sultan Alshehri, Mohammed M. Ghoneim, Faiyaz Shakeel
Summary: Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform healthcare by expanding healthcare staff's knowledge, improving patient care, and reducing fatigue. The future of medicine may involve patients interacting with computers before seeing doctors.
Review
Clinical Neurology
Matthew Silsby, Eva L. Feldman, Richard D. Dortch, Alison Roth, Simon Haroutounian, Yusuf A. Rajabally, Steve Vucic, Michael E. Shy, Anne Louise Oaklander, Neil G. Simon
Summary: Distal sensory polyneuropathy (DSP) is characterized by length-dependent, sensory-predominant symptoms and signs, including chronic pain, tingling, and poor balance. It can be challenging to diagnose and manage. Recent advances in understanding the causes and potential therapies for DSP are discussed in this review.
JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY NEUROSURGERY AND PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
