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View article: Tongue tremor: A rare manifestation of disseminated central nervous system tuberculosis
Tongue tremor: A rare manifestation of disseminated central nervous system tuberculosis Open
Dear Sir, A 22-year-old man presented to us with a history suggestive of chronic meningitis in the form of fever and headache for the last 2 months along with occasional episodes of vomiting for the last 2 weeks. He had dysarthria for the …
View article: To Evaluate the Efficacy of Internet De-addiction Programme on Perceived Stress and Autonomic Functions in Young Adults
To Evaluate the Efficacy of Internet De-addiction Programme on Perceived Stress and Autonomic Functions in Young Adults Open
Internet addiction is characterized by excessive or poorly controlled preoccupations, urges or behaviors regarding computer use and internet access that lead to impairment or distress. The present study was conducted to evaluate the effica…
View article: Sequential carotid Doppler study in acute stroke and its clinical correlation: A prospective study
Sequential carotid Doppler study in acute stroke and its clinical correlation: A prospective study Open
Objectives: Resistive index (RI) and pulsatility index (PI) assessed on carotid Doppler assess the hemodynamic status of cranial vasculature. They are related to the severity of stroke and help determine the overall outcome. This study was…
View article: Early-Onset Spastic Ataxia Due to a Novel Mutation of the SACS Gene – A Case Report from North India with a Review of Indian Literature
Early-Onset Spastic Ataxia Due to a Novel Mutation of the SACS Gene – A Case Report from North India with a Review of Indian Literature Open
Dear Sir, 21-year-old male (Bachelor of Arts student) born out of full-term normal delivery of non-consanguineous parentage, with normal developmental milestones in all four domains, presented to the neurology outpatient (OPD) for the eval…
View article: Gene Xpert MTB/RIF assay in patients with clinical suspicion of tuberculous meningitis
Gene Xpert MTB/RIF assay in patients with clinical suspicion of tuberculous meningitis Open
Early diagnosis and treatment of tubercular meningitis (TBM) is one of the best predictors of survival. The smear testing of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) has a low sensitivity and cultures, though having higher sensitivity, take a long ti…
View article: Clinical Semiology and Comparative Analysis of Different Classification Systems of Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures
Clinical Semiology and Comparative Analysis of Different Classification Systems of Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures Open
Objective Only a few studies have compared the different classification systems of psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNESs). A universally acceptable classification system for PNES will aid in the early diagnosis and may lead to better st…
View article: A Comparative Study of Regional Cerebral Blood Flow Asymmetry Index in Stroke Patients with or without Poststroke Depression Using 99mTc-ECD Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography
A Comparative Study of Regional Cerebral Blood Flow Asymmetry Index in Stroke Patients with or without Poststroke Depression Using 99mTc-ECD Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography Open
Introduction Stroke is a major cause of death and disability around the globe. The development of depression following a stroke further increases the disability and impairs functional recovery. In recent decades, despite the advancement in…
View article: Nerve Conduction Studies: What an Intensivist should Know?
Nerve Conduction Studies: What an Intensivist should Know? Open
How to cite this article: Saran S, Qavi A. Nerve Conduction Studies: What an Intensivist should Know? Indian J Crit Care Med 2022;26(6):759-760.
View article: Cranial Autonomic Symptoms in Migraine
Cranial Autonomic Symptoms in Migraine Open
Objective: Our aim was to observe frequency of cranial autonomic symptoms (CAS) in migraineurs (primary) and its relation with laterality of headache or other factors, if any. Background: Migraine episodes have headaches with or without au…
View article: Cranial autonomic symptoms in episodic migraine: An observational study from headache clinic of a tertiary care center of North India
Cranial autonomic symptoms in episodic migraine: An observational study from headache clinic of a tertiary care center of North India Open
Introduction: The presence of cranial autonomic symptoms (CAS) is a hallmark of trigeminal autonomic cephalalgia like cluster headache but their presence in migraine is also not uncommon. Like in trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias, the acti…
View article: Recurrent stroke in varicella zoster associated vasculopathy
Recurrent stroke in varicella zoster associated vasculopathy Open
Varicella zoster virus (VZV) is well known for its neurotropism, primary infection and reactivation after variable latency periods. After reactivation from spinal or cranial nerve ganglia, viruses can affect the central nervous system and …
View article: Repurposing of Intravenous Piperacillin-Tazobactam in COVID Pneumonitis: A Case Report
Repurposing of Intravenous Piperacillin-Tazobactam in COVID Pneumonitis: A Case Report Open
Several patients with pneumonia-like symptoms of unknown cause were found linked to the wholesale market in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. The World Health Organization announced on March 11th, 2020, that the outbreak of “Corona Virus Dis…
View article: Unilateral Cranial Polyneuropathy in Herpes Zoster Oticus: Infection teaching us Anatomy
Unilateral Cranial Polyneuropathy in Herpes Zoster Oticus: Infection teaching us Anatomy Open
Herpes zoster oticus or Ramsay Hunt syndrome is an uncommon neurological manifestation of herpes virus infection causing external ear rash with otalgia and facial nerve palsy. Rarely herpetic infection may present with multiple cranial n…
View article: Clinical value of perilesional perfusion deficit measured by Technetium-99m-ECD single-photon emission computed tomography in hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage
Clinical value of perilesional perfusion deficit measured by Technetium-99m-ECD single-photon emission computed tomography in hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage Open
Pathological and experimental studies indicate the existence of a “penumbra” of progressive tissue damage and edema in regions immediately surrounding a hematoma in patients of intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). This zone of oligemia surround…
View article: Undulating Tongue: A Window for Diagnosing Wilson's Disease
Undulating Tongue: A Window for Diagnosing Wilson's Disease Open
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View article: Depression impedes neuroplasticity and quality of life after stroke
Depression impedes neuroplasticity and quality of life after stroke Open
PSD is a serious complication, affecting quality of life and neuroplasticity (BDNF) in patients. Decreased neuroplasticity further may affect functional improvement.
View article: A2DS2 Score to Predict the Risk of Stroke-Associated Pneumonia in Acute Stroke: An Indian Perspective
A2DS2 Score to Predict the Risk of Stroke-Associated Pneumonia in Acute Stroke: An Indian Perspective Open
Background Stroke-associated pneumonia (SAP) is an important cause of poststroke morbidity and mortality. Several clinical risk scores predict the risk of SAP. In this study, we used the A2DS2 score (age, atrial fibrillation, dysphagia, se…
View article: Early PNF exercises functional outcome and quality in patients with stroke of urban and rural area in Uttar Pradesh: a prospective community based study
Early PNF exercises functional outcome and quality in patients with stroke of urban and rural area in Uttar Pradesh: a prospective community based study Open
Background: Early rehabilitation plays a very important role in stroke outcome. In India people from rural areas get primary treatment from district hospitals, where the rehabilitation facilities are not available, and then referred to the…
View article: Disseminated cysticercosis
Disseminated cysticercosis Open
In this study, we describe clinical and imaging spectrum, and the natural course of patients with disseminated cysticercosis. How albendazole affects the course of disease has also been evaluated. We assessed the Toll-like receptor-4 gene …