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Korean J Neurotrauma
December 2024
Department of Neurosurgery, Yeungnam University Hospital, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Daegu, Korea.
Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of additional surgical decompression with antibiotics to treat pyogenic spinal epidural abscess (SEA) with no neurological deficits.
Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the data of patients diagnosed with spontaneous pyogenic SEA in the thoracolumbosacral area who presented with sciatica and no motor deficits in the lower extremities. The treatment took place in a single tertiary hospital.
Cureus
December 2024
Anesthesiology, Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, JPN.
Background Femoral neuropathy is a significant postoperative complication in gynecological surgery that can severely impact patient mobility and quality of life. Among various mechanisms of nerve injury, retractor-induced compression against the pelvic sidewall has been identified as a particularly crucial causative factor. Despite this well-recognized mechanism and its clinical importance, few studies have investigated specific preventive strategies for this iatrogenic complication.
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December 2024
Neurology Clinic, University Clinical Center of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia.
Introduction: The hemolysis-elevated liver enzymes-low platelet counts (HELLP) syndrome and posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) are rare conditions that can complicate pregnancy and the early postpartum period. Although both are closely related to hypertensive pregnancy disorders, their association is rarely described, so the outcome of these patients remains unknown. We present a case report of PRES associated with HELLP syndrome and a review of all previously published cases, including demographic characteristics, clinical presentation, treatment, and outcome.
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January 2025
Internal Medicine, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte, Lisbon, PRT.
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a complex and potentially life-threatening disease, representing the most common cause of acute neuromuscular paralysis worldwide. Its diagnosis is primarily based on clinical findings, often complemented by electrophysiological studies and laboratory investigations. Therefore, knowledge of the clinical signs and symptoms is essential to make a prompt diagnosis and allow timely initiation of therapeutic interventions.
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January 2025
Centre for Clinical Neurosciences, McMaster University, Canada; Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada; Mood Disorders Treatment and Research Centre and Women's Health Concerns Clinic, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, ON, Canada. Electronic address:
Background: Neurofilament light chain (NfL) is a cytoskeletal protein that supports neuronal structure. Blood NfL levels are reported to be higher in diseases where myelin is damaged. Studies investigating intracortical myelin (ICM) in bipolar disorder (BD) have reported deficits in ICM maturation over age.
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