Publications by authors named "P Zis"
Approximately 10% of patients experience persistent symptoms following COVID-19, known as long-COVID syndrome. This cross-sectional study explored factors of quality of life (QoL) in 53 long-COVID patients. QoL was measured using the World Health Organization-Five Well-Being Index, fatigue with the Fatigue Visual Analogue Scale, and psychological health with the Depression-Anxiety-Stress-21 questionnaire.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Oligoclonal bands (OCBs) in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) are utilized for diagnosing multiple sclerosis (MS), as they are found in 95% of patients. Additionally, OCBs are linked to disease prognosis. The primary contributors to OCB production are long-lived plasma cells.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMeralgia paresthetica (MP) is a sensory mononeuropathy affecting the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve. Diagnosis is typically made clinically, often utilising multiple diagnostic aids such as imaging and electrophysiology. Upon diagnosis, the management of MP follows the standard ladder, with conservative management first line, followed by steroid injection and finally surgery.
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- * A case study of a 66-year-old woman illustrates how subacute motor weakness and numbness followed a respiratory infection, highlighting the importance of her medical history, including diabetes and Sezary syndrome.
- * The text stresses the need for thorough evaluations and awareness of clinical signs and tests in neuropathy cases, particularly for those with a history of blood-related cancers, as early treatment can significantly impact outcomes.
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- This review discusses how the immune system and nervous system interact in both acute and chronic pain, highlighting the complex bidirectional communication between immune cells and nerve fibers.
- Recent studies show that the immune system plays a crucial role in pain mechanisms, influencing pain sensations and responses, while small signaling molecules help modulate immune activity.
- The findings from this research can lead to new treatment strategies targeting the immune system, potentially improving pain management beyond traditional opioid therapies.