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View article: Spectrum of Neuromuscular Manifestations in Dengue: A Systematic Review of Case Reports and Case Series
Spectrum of Neuromuscular Manifestations in Dengue: A Systematic Review of Case Reports and Case Series Open
Background and Objectives: While the systemic features of dengue are well-documented, its neuromuscular manifestations remain under-characterized. We aimed to systematically review the published literature on the spectrum, clinical feature…
View article: Movement Disorders in West Nile Virus Infection: A Systematic Review of Reported Cases and Conference Abstracts
Movement Disorders in West Nile Virus Infection: A Systematic Review of Reported Cases and Conference Abstracts Open
Background West Nile virus is the most widely distributed arbovirus and an established cause of neuroinvasive disease. While encephalitis and acute flaccid paralysis are well characterized, the spectrum of associated movement disorders rem…
View article: Involuntary Movement Disorders in Central Nervous System Fungal Infections: A Systematic Review
Involuntary Movement Disorders in Central Nervous System Fungal Infections: A Systematic Review Open
Background Central nervous system fungal infections, though rare, may lead to various movement disorders either due to direct fungal invasion or as adverse effects of antifungal drugs. Objectives This systematic review aimed to consolidate…
View article: A lightweight machine learning tool for Alzheimer's disease prediction
A lightweight machine learning tool for Alzheimer's disease prediction Open
INTRODUCTION Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that needs better predictive tools. Using the National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center Uniform Data Set, this study developed machine learning (ML) models an…
View article: Movement Disorders in Toxoplasmosis: A Systematic Review
Movement Disorders in Toxoplasmosis: A Systematic Review Open
Background: Movement disorders are an uncommon but important manifestation of central nervous system toxoplasmosis. Their phenotypes, lesion patterns, and outcomes have not been systematically characterized. Methods: A PRISMA-based systema…
View article: Movement Disorders in Neurocysticercosis: A Systematic Review
Movement Disorders in Neurocysticercosis: A Systematic Review Open
Background: Neurocysticercosis, caused by Taenia solium larvae, is a common parasitic infection of the central nervous system in endemic regions. Although seizures and headaches are the typical presentations, movement disorders represent a…
View article: Neuroophthalmological evaluation in primary inflammatory demyelinating diseases with special reference to optic neuritis: A prospective study
Neuroophthalmological evaluation in primary inflammatory demyelinating diseases with special reference to optic neuritis: A prospective study Open
A BSTRACT Introduction: The involvement of ocular system especially optic neuritis (ON) is an important clinical aspect of inflammatory demyelinating disease (IDD) of the central nervous system. The primary IDD spectrum includes neuromyeli…
View article: Metal toxicity and its correlation with endoplasmic reticulum stress, mitochondria functioning and gene expression analysis in occupationally exposed workers
Metal toxicity and its correlation with endoplasmic reticulum stress, mitochondria functioning and gene expression analysis in occupationally exposed workers Open
Background: Owing to the widespread presence of lead in the environment the possibility of endogenous exposure remains a serious health hazard. Lead enters in the body through inhalation and ingestion and adversely affects cells and target…
View article: A REVIEW ON MOLECULAR MARKERS DEVELOPMENT FOR CHITALA CHITALA: APPLICATIONS IN GENETIC STUDIES AND CONSERVATION
A REVIEW ON MOLECULAR MARKERS DEVELOPMENT FOR CHITALA CHITALA: APPLICATIONS IN GENETIC STUDIES AND CONSERVATION Open
– Human actions have highlighted the necessity of creating molecular tools for the conservation and management of aquatic species. Three major risks to freshwater fish species are overfishing, habitat degradation, and water pollution. Amon…
View article: Midline Incision Living Donor Liver Transplantation as a Step Toward Minimally Invasive Liver Transplantation: A Propensity Score Matched Analysis
Midline Incision Living Donor Liver Transplantation as a Step Toward Minimally Invasive Liver Transplantation: A Propensity Score Matched Analysis Open
Background Performing the living donor liver transplant (LDLT) recipient operation via a midline incision (MILT) may reduce perioperative morbidity and postoperative wound related issues. Also, it is likely to bear significance in the curr…
View article: Neuroimaging in Leprosy: A Case Series Exploring Domains Beyond Peripheral Nerves
Neuroimaging in Leprosy: A Case Series Exploring Domains Beyond Peripheral Nerves Open
View article: Unusual Neuroimaging in Atypical Fulminant SSPE
Unusual Neuroimaging in Atypical Fulminant SSPE Open
View article: Five‐Year Follow‐Up of a 29‐Year‐Old Female with Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis: Changes in Clinical Features, Electroencephalography, and Neuroimaging
Five‐Year Follow‐Up of a 29‐Year‐Old Female with Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis: Changes in Clinical Features, Electroencephalography, and Neuroimaging Open
View article: Impact of perilesional edema on severity of migraine in patients with calcified neurocysticercosis: A prospective evaluation
Impact of perilesional edema on severity of migraine in patients with calcified neurocysticercosis: A prospective evaluation Open
Objectives Recent research has sparked increasing interest in the role of neuroinflammation in the pathogenesis of migraine. We hypothesize that perilesional edema, an imaging marker of inflammation caused by an immune response in the brai…
View article: Interstitial Capillary Congestion and Diffuse Alveolar Damage: Incidental or Factual Findings in the Lungs of Autopsy Cases Positive for Coronavirus Disease-19
Interstitial Capillary Congestion and Diffuse Alveolar Damage: Incidental or Factual Findings in the Lungs of Autopsy Cases Positive for Coronavirus Disease-19 Open
Background: Interstitial capillary congestion and diffuse alveolar damage (DAD) were frequently observed in patients who died from Coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19). The research question pertains to observing these findings in COVID-19-po…
View article: Addition of Modified Lemaire Lateral Extra-Articular Tenodesis in a Single stage Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction using Peroneus Longus Tendon: A Prospective Study
Addition of Modified Lemaire Lateral Extra-Articular Tenodesis in a Single stage Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction using Peroneus Longus Tendon: A Prospective Study Open
Single-stage revision ACLR using PLT with an additional modified Lemaire LET procedure results in a significant reduction in residual knee laxity with good clinical outcomes and a high return to play and physical activity.
View article: Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis: Recent Advances in Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis: Recent Advances in Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment Open
Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) is a relentless progressive brain disorder caused by the persistent presence of mutated measles virus in the central nervous system. The disease typically develops years after primary measles infe…
View article: Rare Case of Sjögren’s Syndrome with Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy and Atrioventricular Block
Rare Case of Sjögren’s Syndrome with Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy and Atrioventricular Block Open
View article: Clinical Profile and Long-Term Outcomes of Scrub Typhus Meningoencephalitis in Children
Clinical Profile and Long-Term Outcomes of Scrub Typhus Meningoencephalitis in Children Open
View article: Commentary on: Sarcoidosis – Orbital aspects
Commentary on: Sarcoidosis – Orbital aspects Open
View article: Prognostic Model to Predict Outcome of Adult Patients with Tuberculous Meningitis Undergoing Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Surgery: A Prospective Observational Study
Prognostic Model to Predict Outcome of Adult Patients with Tuberculous Meningitis Undergoing Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Surgery: A Prospective Observational Study Open
About 39% of adult patients with tuberculous meningitis die or remain disabled after VP shunt surgery. Medical Research Council grade III illness, papilledema, seizures, and size of hydrocephalus are the most important baseline predictors …
View article: Vision Loss in Neurocysticercosis: A Systematic Review of Case Reports and Series
Vision Loss in Neurocysticercosis: A Systematic Review of Case Reports and Series Open
Vision loss in neurocysticercosis is mainly due to intravitreal and retinal involvement, and is frequently associated with multiple cystic brain lesions. Anticysticercal drugs can produce improvements, though surgical intervention is often…
View article: THE CLINICAL RELEVANCE OF OSTEOPOROSIS WITH SPINAL CORD INJURY: A COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT OF THE LITERATURE
THE CLINICAL RELEVANCE OF OSTEOPOROSIS WITH SPINAL CORD INJURY: A COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT OF THE LITERATURE Open
Spinal cord injury is the most disabling condition that affects ones life. 12,500 new cases of SCI are recorded each year in North America, according to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Centre. Depending upon the level of injury…
View article: Neuropeptide Alterations in Alzheimer's Disease: A Meta‐Analysis of Cerebrospinal Fluid Concentrations
Neuropeptide Alterations in Alzheimer's Disease: A Meta‐Analysis of Cerebrospinal Fluid Concentrations Open
Background Neuropeptides are crucial proteins in the central nervous system, which significantly influence neurophysiological processes. This analysis explores cerebrospinal fluid alterations in Alzheimer's disease, offering insights to be…
View article: Thoracic Computed Tomographic Abnormalities in Patients with Spinal Tuberculosis: A Prospective Evaluation
Thoracic Computed Tomographic Abnormalities in Patients with Spinal Tuberculosis: A Prospective Evaluation Open
Background Spinal tuberculosis is the most common osteoarticular tuberculosis. Many published isolated reports indicated that many patients with spinal tuberculosis have lung abnormalities. In this study, we aimed to prospectively evaluate…
View article: Predictors of cerebrospinal fluid GeneXpert MTB/RIF positivity in patients with tuberculous meningitis: A prospective cohort study
Predictors of cerebrospinal fluid GeneXpert MTB/RIF positivity in patients with tuberculous meningitis: A prospective cohort study Open
Objective: To identify the clinical, laboratory, and radiological markers that could predict a positive GeneXpert result in patients suspected of tuberculous meningitis. Methods: In this prospective, observational study, patients with tube…
View article: Treatment Outcome in Patients With Spinal Neurocysticercosis: A Systematic Review of Published Cases and Case Series
Treatment Outcome in Patients With Spinal Neurocysticercosis: A Systematic Review of Published Cases and Case Series Open
Background Spinal neurocysticercosis is a rare central nervous system infection caused by the larval form of the Taenia solium tapeworm. Due to its rarity, most knowledge is derived from isolated case reports. Objectives This systematic re…
View article: Vision Loss in Neurocysticercosis: Clinical Features, Diagnostic Approaches, and Treatment Outcomes: a systematic review of case report and case series
Vision Loss in Neurocysticercosis: Clinical Features, Diagnostic Approaches, and Treatment Outcomes: a systematic review of case report and case series Open
Background Neurocysticercosis is a parasitic infection caused by Taenia solium larvae, leading to various neurological symptoms, including vision loss. This systematic review critically analyzes cases of vision loss associated with neurocy…
View article: Non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy and obstructive sleep apnoea
Non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy and obstructive sleep apnoea Open
Anterior ischaemic optic neuropathies (AIONs) are a common cause of permanent visual loss in the elderly population. The non-arteritic subtype has been intensively studied. While systemic associations such as hypertension and diabetes mell…
View article: Effectiveness of Botulinum Toxin Injection With Casting in Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Effectiveness of Botulinum Toxin Injection With Casting in Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Controlled Trial Open
There was a significant improvement in tone and a significant increase in the passive range of motion in both groups.