Publications by authors named "Tu Zhi Lan"
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- Tetanus is a severe, rare condition that can lead to life-threatening complications, and traditional treatments like benzodiazepines come with a high risk of respiratory failure that many can't afford.
- Magnesium sulfate, a cost-effective medication available in low- and middle-income countries, was reviewed for its effectiveness in treating muscle spasms and dysautonomia in tetanus patients.
- The systematic review of 13 studies found that while magnesium sulfate didn't reduce mortality, it effectively lessened spasms and improved recovery, with minimal incidence of toxicity.
Introduction: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is responsible for the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Our understanding of the impact this virus has on the nervous system is limited. Our review aims to inform and improve decision-making among the physicians treating COVID-19 by presenting a systematic analysis of the neurological manifestations experienced within these patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFN-myc downstream-regulated gene 2 (NDRG2) has been implicated in the development of central nervous system and brain diseases such as brain tumors, ischemic stroke and neurodegenerative disorders. However, it remains unclear that the spatiotemporal distribution of NDRG2 in the human fetal brain. In this study, we examined the expression pattern of NDRG2 in different regions of human fetal brain at 16-28 gestational weeks (GWs) by using RT-PCR, western blot and immunohistochemistry.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe present study aimed to investigate protein expression levels of intra‑ and extracranial atherosclerosis in rabbits following administration of a high‑fat diet. Rabbits were randomly divided into control (group A; n=9) and high‑fat diet (group B; n=9) groups. At week 12, tissues were sectioned from the common carotid artery (CCA) and middle cerebral artery (MCA).
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