Publications by authors named "M R Houston"
Several studies have shown interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS), a chronic condition that poses challenges in both diagnosis and treatment, is associated with painful pelvic floor muscles (PFM) and altered neural drive to these muscles. However, its pathophysiology could also involve other alterations in the electrical activity of PFM motor units (MUs). Studying these alterations could provide novel insights into IC/BPS and help its clinical management.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPrevious studies have shown that beta-band transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) applied at the M1 hotspot can modulate corticospinal excitability. However, it remains controversial whether tACS can influence motor unit activities at the spinal cord level. This study aims to compare the efficacy of applying tACS over the hotspot versus the conventional C3 site on motor unit activities and subsequent behavioral changes.
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- After a stroke affecting the corticospinal tract (CST), individuals often experience motor deficits in their upper extremities, such as decreased muscle strength and control.
- This study compared 15 stroke patients to 28 healthy individuals, focusing on how the ipsilesional CST and contralesional corticoreticulospinal tract (CReST) relate to motor behaviors in the paretic (weakened) arm.
- Findings indicated that stronger ipsilesional CST projections improved motor control, while stronger contralesional CReST projections improved muscle strength, suggesting their complementary roles in recovery, regardless of whether deficits were in the arm or hand.
Purpose: There is no consensus on the perioperative use of antibiotics in pediatric solid tumor resection. This study collected data from two pediatric centers that utilize perioperative antibiotics to varying degrees in pediatric solid tumor patients to investigate the occurrence of postoperative sepsis and infectious complications.
Methods: A two-institution, retrospective cohort study was performed.