Publications by authors named "Camila Lorenzini Tessaro"
Article Synopsis
- Charles Foix (1882-1927) is recognized for his contributions to vascular neurology and for syndromes bearing his name, but he also had a significant literary career.
- His poetry and plays, often focusing on biblical and Greek mythological themes, were influenced by his experiences as a medical officer during the First World War in Greece.
- The authors analyze how Foix's literary works relate to his medical career and the impact of his wartime experiences on his writing.
Background: Stroke is the second leading cause of death and disability around the world.
Objective: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the age- and sex-specific mortality rates related to stroke in the state of Paraná, Brazil, between 2007 and 2016.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, residents in the state of Paraná were selected by death certificates (from 2007-2016); the basic cause of death was stroke.
Background: Polyneuropathies are characterized by a symmetrical impairment of the peripheral nervous system, resulting in sensory, motor and/or autonomic deficits. Due to the heterogeneity of causes, an etiological diagnosis for polyneuropathy is challenging.
Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the main causes of polyneuropathy confirmed by electrodiagnostic (EDX) tests in a tertiary service and its neurophysiological aspects.