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ABSTRACT Introduction/Aims The association between body mass index (BMI) and nerve conduction study (NCS) amplitudes has not been adequately studied in overweight and obese subjects. Our aim was to estimate the impact of high BMI on NCS amplitudes and NCS summary measures.
Trond Sand+6 more
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Mechanisms of IVIG Efficacy in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy [PDF]
Background: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) is the most common treatable acquired chronic polyneuropathy. Corticosteroids, plasmapheresis and intravenous immunoglobulins (IVIG) have been shown to be effective in randomized ...
Lünemann, Jan+2 more
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Clinical applications of immunoglobulin in neuromuscular diseases: focus on inflammatory myopathies [PDF]
During recent years, an increasing number of neuromuscular diseases have been recognized either to be caused primarily by autoimmune mechanisms, or to have important autoimmune components.
Oliveira, Acary Souza Bulle+2 more
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ABSTRACT Background Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease type 1A (CMT1A) is the most common form of CMT, varying from asymptomatic to severe. The aim of this study was to investigate whether the diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) parameters and diameter of the proximal nerves, as measured by magnetic resonance neurography, can be used as a potential marker to ...
Yuchen Zhu+3 more
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Pitfalls in the diagnostic evaluation of subacute combined degeneration [PDF]
We report a case of a 43-year-old man presenting with a 2-week history of painless ascending sensory disturbances, suspected to be suffering from acute inflammatory polyneuropathy.
Linnebank, M+3 more
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ABSTRACT Background Diabetic neuropathy (DN) is the most frequent complication of diabetes mellitus, contributing to increased morbidity and mortality. Previous clinical studies on DN in sub‐Saharan Africa (sSA) have used purely clinical approaches, potentially underestimating the true magnitude of this disease. This study was designed to determine the
Samuel Eric Chokote+16 more
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Neurofascin antibodies in autoimmune, genetic, and idiopathic neuropathies [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: To measure the frequency, persistence, isoform specificity, and clinical correlates of neurofascin antibodies in patients with peripheral neuropathies.
Burnor, E+8 more
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Serum neurofilament light chain in chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy
Objectives Neurofilament light chain (NfL) levels have been suggested as reflecting axonal damage in various inflammatory and neurodegenerative disorders, including acquired peripheral neuropathies.
Tomohiro Hayashi+9 more
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Albuminocytological dissociation in different electrophysiological gbs variants [PDF]
The objective of our study was to determine the distribution of different electrophysiological variants of GBS and its relationship with albuminocytological dissociation (ACD).
Badshah, Mazhar+6 more
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A patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and atypical clinical and electrodiagnostic features: a case report [PDF]
INTRODUCTION: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a rapidly progressive, fatal neurodegenerative disorder for which there is no effective treatment. The diagnosis is dependent on the clinical presentation and consistent electrodiagnostic studies. Typically,
Alexander Venizelos+2 more
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