Publications by authors named "Swansu Batra"
Substantial Improvement in a Patient with Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis: An Unusual Case Report.
Tremor Other Hyperkinet Mov (N Y)
November 2024
Background: Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis (SSPE) is a fatal disorder marked by gradual cognitive and motor deterioration, leading to death typically within 1-3 years.
Case Report: A 20-year-old woman with progressive abnormal behaviour, forgetfulness, and involuntary movements showed significant improvement after treatment with interferon and isoprinosine. Initially severely cognitively impaired and dependent, she regained independence and demonstrated marked cognitive enhancement, her MMSE improved from 15 to 28 and reduced myoclonus.
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigated the effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on patients with new daily persistent headache (NDPH), focusing on reducing headache frequency and severity as well as alleviating anxiety and depression symptoms.
- - Fifty participants (average age 35) underwent rTMS treatment over three consecutive days, with results showing that 70% experienced at least a 50% reduction in headache severity, and 76% had significant improvement in headache impact scores after four weeks.
- - The study found the most significant benefits for NDPH patients who also had chronic migraines, while a small number of participants reported discomfort with the rTMS treatment.