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Pan-neurofascin autoimmune nodoparanodopathy: A case report and literature review.
Medicine (Baltimore)
January 2025
Department of Neurology (Nerve-Muscle Unit), Reference Center for Neuromuscular Diseases "AOC," ALS Reference Center, University Hospitals of Bordeaux (Pellegrin Hospital), University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France.
Rationale: Locked-in syndrome (and its variant, completely locked-in state) generally has a high mortality rate in the acute setting; however, when induced by conditions such as acute inflammatory polyradiculoneuropathy, it may well be curable such that an attempt at cure should be systematically sought by clinicians.
Patient Concerns: A 52-year-old man presented with acute tetraparesia and areflexia, initially diagnosed as Guillain-Barré syndrome. Despite appropriate treatment, his condition deteriorated, evolving into a completely locked-in state.
Case report on anti-GQ1b antibody syndrome: initial symptoms of pupil palsy and periorbital pain.
Front Immunol
January 2025
Department of Neurology, Chengdu Second People's Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Anti-GQ1b antibody syndrome is a spectrum of autoimmune disorders affecting nervous systems. We report a case of a 53-year-old woman presenting mydriasis with acute onset of periorbital pain, photophobia, and subsequently, diplopia. Despite weakly positive anti-GQ1b IgG antibody, the patient exhibited atypical features with isolated ophthalmoplegia and absence of classic Miller-Fisher syndrome triad.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAnthelmintic Potential of Discarded Seeds: a sustainable approach to agricultural by-product utilization.
J Pharmacopuncture
December 2024
Department of Applied Nutrition and Food Technology, Islamic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh.
Objectives: (Sonn.), belonging to the Sapindaceae family, has historically been used for the treatment of gastrointestinal ailments, including ulcers, gastritis, diarrhea, and infections Plants in the Sapindaceae family have demonstrated potential anthelmintic effects, while the efficacy of remains barely investigated. seeds are often discarded as waste; however, utilizing these seeds promotes sustainable practices and may provide a natural alternative to conventional anthelmintics.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe Role of Snake Venom Proteins in Inducing Inflammation Post-Envenomation: An Overview on Mechanistic Insights and Treatment Strategies.
Toxins (Basel)
December 2024
School of Biotechnology, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kollam 690 525, Kerala, India.
The intricate combination of organic and inorganic compounds found in snake venom includes proteins, peptides, lipids, carbohydrates, nucleotides, and metal ions. These components work together to immobilise and consume prey through processes such as paralysis and hypotension. Proteins, both enzymatic and non-enzymatic, form the primary components of the venom.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis (THPP) is a rare but severe complication of hyperthyroidism characterized by acute muscle weakness. This study reports the first case of THPP in an adolescent with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and Graves' disease, triggered by high-dose insulin, high carbohydrate intake, and strenuous exercise. It highlights the clinical presentation, management, and implications of THPP in this context.
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