Solitary Plasmacytoma of the Spine in a Young Male and the Outcome of Inpatient Rehabilitation Stay.

Solitary plasmacytoma (SP) can be classified into two groups: a solid mass of neoplastic monoclonal plasma cells in bone, also called a solitary bone plasmacytoma (SBP), or less likely solitary extramedullary plasmacytoma (SEP) without any evidence of systemic disease of multiple myeloma. The diagnosis should be made by biopsy confirmation, revealing monoclonal plasma cell infiltration from the mass. The SBP usually affects the axial skeleton.

An uncommon cause of headache and dizziness after cruise travel: case report of Mal De Debarquement syndrome.

Mal de Debarquement syndrome (MdDS), also known as disembarkment syndrome, is a benign neurological condition characterized by a feeling of rocking, bobbing, or swaying, usually presenting after an individual has been exposed to passive motion as from being on a cruise, long drive, turbulent air travel, or train. Clinical awareness about this condition is limited, as is research; thus, many patients go undiagnosed. In this case report, the authors describe a case of a severe headache as a major presenting symptom of MdDS in a 46-year-old woman who eventually attained full resolution of symptoms.

Changes in DXA-derived lean mass and MRI-derived cross-sectional area of the thigh are modestly associated.

Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) derived measures of lean mass demonstrate strong associations with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) derived measures of muscle volume (MV) in cross-sectional studies, however, few studies have compared changes in response to an intervention. The purpose of this study was to determine the accuracy of DXA at detecting changes in lean mass, using MRI-derived MV as a reference standard. 10 male and 16 female subjects (29.

Blood Flow-restricted Exercise Does Not Induce a Cross-Transfer of Effect: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Purpose: The goal of this trial was to determine whether low-load blood flow-restricted (BFR) exercise of appendicular muscles induces a cross-transfer of effect to the trunk extensor (TE) muscles, such that low-load TE exercise would enhance TE size and function to a greater extent than standard low-load exercise in people with recurrent low back pain (LBP). We also investigated the direct effects of BFR exercise in the appendicular muscles.

Methods: Thirty-two adults with recurrent, nonspecific LBP were randomized into two groups: Appendicular BFR exercise (BFR exercise) or control exercise (CON exercise).