Publications by authors named "Brenda Bertado Cortez"

Article Synopsis
  • The study examined the occurrence, duration, and severity of area postrema syndrome (APS) in patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) across several Latin American countries.
  • A total of 116 out of 631 patients (18.3%) experienced APS, with severe symptoms being the most common, and the average symptom duration was about 10 days, often treated effectively with IV steroids.
  • The research found that inflammatory activity significantly decreased after APS onset, but no specific factors were linked to the severity of the syndrome.
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