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View article: Perforated diverticulitis associated with ocrelizumab infusion
Perforated diverticulitis associated with ocrelizumab infusion Open
Ocrelizumab is an intravenous disease modifying therapy for primary progressive and relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS). In the clinical trials (OPERA 1, OPERA 2, ORATORIO) and post marketing studies, gastrointestinal (GI) advers…
View article: A Computerized Tomographic and Cadaveric Study of Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block Via the Pterygomaxillary Fissure: Anatomical Considerations of the Suprazygomatic Approach
A Computerized Tomographic and Cadaveric Study of Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block Via the Pterygomaxillary Fissure: Anatomical Considerations of the Suprazygomatic Approach Open
Background: The sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG) is a parasympathetic ganglion that’s implicated in multiple primary headache disorders. Current techniques are inconsistent or require imaging. A suprazygomatic approach is thought to be safe a…
View article: Cervicogenic Headache Responsive To Galcanezumab In Patients With Comorbid Migraine: A Case Series. Running Head: CH And Migraine Responsive To CGRP Abs
Cervicogenic Headache Responsive To Galcanezumab In Patients With Comorbid Migraine: A Case Series. Running Head: CH And Migraine Responsive To CGRP Abs Open
Introduction Cervicogenic headache (CH) is a chronic headache that is referred to the head from the cervical spine that typically starts or worsens with neck movement. The pain typically presents posteriorly with anterior radiation. Nocice…
View article: Ischemic Stroke Secondary to Left Ventricular Noncompaction
Ischemic Stroke Secondary to Left Ventricular Noncompaction Open
Left ventricular noncompaction (LVNC) is a rare cause of cardiomyopathy that can lead to systemic embolism and ischemic stroke. LVNC results from the arrest of ventricular myocardium compaction during embryogenesis. Multiple other cardiac …
View article: Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Related to Chronic Use of Mesalamine: A Case Report and Literature Review
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Related to Chronic Use of Mesalamine: A Case Report and Literature Review Open
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is commonly seen related to iatrogenic causes such as excess retinol, tetracyclines, and amiodarone. We report a case of IIH likely related to mesalamine use. A 63-year-old woman presented with…
View article: Ischemic Stroke Secondary to Left Ventricular Noncompaction
Ischemic Stroke Secondary to Left Ventricular Noncompaction Open
Left ventricular noncompaction (LVNC) is a rare cause of cardiomyopathy that can lead to systemic embolism and ischemic stroke. LVNC results from the arrest of ventricular myocardium compaction during embryogenesis. Multiple other cardiac …
View article: The Effect of Regional Anesthetic Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block on Self‐Reported Pain in Patients With Status Migrainosus
The Effect of Regional Anesthetic Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block on Self‐Reported Pain in Patients With Status Migrainosus Open
Background Status migrainosus (SM) is defined as a debilitating migraine attack lasting more than 72 hours in patients previously known to suffer from migraine headache. Typically, these attacks fail to respond to over the counter and abor…
View article: Central Hypoventilation: A Rare Complication of Wallenberg Syndrome
Central Hypoventilation: A Rare Complication of Wallenberg Syndrome Open
Central alveolar hypoventilation disorders denote conditions resulting from underlying neurologic disorders affecting the sensors, the central controller, or the integration of those signals leading to insufficient ventilation and reductio…