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Introduction and Purpose: Cerebral palsy (CP) is a prevalent neurological disorder in children, characterized by movement, muscle tone, and posture impairments.
Anna Wilewska +9 more
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Postherpetic Neuralgia: Mechanisms, Risk Factors, and Stratified Management—A Narrative Review
The incidence of PHN is increasing, posing a substantial public health burden. Its pathogenesis involves VZV reactivation, peripheral and central sensitization, and genetic susceptibility, with key risk factors including older age, severe acute pain, extensive rash, immunocompromise, comorbidities, and delayed treatment.
Fei Tang, Fukun Zhao
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Laparoscopic fundoplication for a child with abdominal intrathecal Baclofen pump [PDF]
AbstractThis is the first case report describing a laparoscopic fundoplication in a child with an intrathecal Baclofen pump which was inserted because of severe spasticity secondary to cerebral palsy. The child had symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux with recurrent episodes of aspiration pneumonia. These were managed with a gastrostomy and conservative
Yuichi Okata +5 more
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Aims Prescribing is a complex, essential skill that doctors must acquire to practice medicine safely and effectively. The British Pharmacological Society has historically provided a core curriculum to guide clinical pharmacology and prescribing education in UK medical schools.
Dagan O. Lonsdale +5 more
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Baclofen pump pocket infection: A case report of successful salvage with muscle flap
Programmable pump for continuous infusion of intrathecal baclofen, an agonist of the inhibitory neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid, is nowadays being widely used to control spasticity.
Araj A.A. +4 more
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Unusual Colonic Iron Deposition Following Prophylactic Supplementation in an Infant: A Case Report
ABSTRACT Iron plays a vital role in physiological functions, and its deposition is typically limited to reticuloendothelial tissues in the presence of excess levels. We report a rare case of colonic iron deposition in a 13‐month‐old child without iron overload or toxicity. Despite a normal serum iron profile and administration of only prophylactic iron
Farid Imanzadeh +4 more
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Working with Intrathecal Baclofen Pumps
These videos provide basic instructions on working with intrathecal baclofen pumps. The videos describe and demonstrate basic interrogation and settings such as how to change drug concentration and volume, uploading and printing new settings, and how to ...
Chen, Philip
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OBJECTIVEIntrathecal baclofen pumps are generally placed in children for the treatment of spasticity and dystonia. Use of implants in this pediatric population with comorbidities is reported to have a high risk of complications and infections.
Jeffrey S. Raskin +6 more
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OBJECTIVE: To investigate the differences in delivery mode, daily dose, and catheter tip location in pediatric patients using intrathecal baclofen (ITB) pumps with spasticity plus dystonia versus spasticity alone.
Curry, Daniel J +6 more
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Tramadol‐Induced Persistent Singultus: A Case Report on Diagnosis, Mechanism, and Management
ABSTRACT Hiccups, or singultus, are involuntary diaphragmatic contractions followed by the sudden closure of the glottis, resulting in a characteristic sound. These episodes are generally transient but can be classified as acute (lasting < 48 h), persistent (lasting > 48 h), or intractable (lasting > 1 month).
Ambika Nand Jha +3 more
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