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Insights Into the Antigenic Repertoire of Unclassified Synaptic Antibodies

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective We sought to characterize the sixth most common finding in our neuroimmunological laboratory practice (tissue assay‐observed unclassified neural antibodies [UNAs]), combining protein microarray and phage immunoprecipitation sequencing (PhIP‐Seq). Methods Patient specimens (258; 133 serums; 125 CSF) meeting UNA criteria were profiled;
Michael Gilligan, John R. Mills, Paulina Vargas, Naveen K. Paramasivan, Connie E. Lesnick, Eati Basal, Surendra Dasari, James P. Fryer, Shannon R. Hinson, Joseph Laporta, Amy Espinal, Dennis Fitzgerald, Carolina Garcia, Anna E. Morenkova, Paola Pergami, Anna Shah, Andrew Knight, Reghann LaFrance Corey, Vanda A. Lennon, Anastasia Zekeridou, Sean J. Pittock, Divyanshu Dubey, Andrew McKeon   +22 more
wiley   +1 more source

Frailty Exacerbates Disability in Progressive Multiple Sclerosis

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background To evaluate frailty in severe progressive multiple sclerosis (PMS) and to investigate the underlying mechanisms. Methods This prospective, cross‐sectional, multicenter study enrolled a late severe PMS group requiring skilled nursing (n = 53) and an age, sex, and disease duration‐matched control PMS group (n = 53).
Taylor R. Wicks, Anna Wolska, Diala Ghazal, Dejan Jakimovski, Bianca Weinstock‐Guttman, Alexander Burnham, Niels Bergsland, Michael G. Dwyer, Alan T. Remaley, Robert Zivadinov, Murali Ramanathan   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparative Outcomes in Metastatic Spinal Cord Compression and Femoral Metastatic Disease: Distinct Clinical Entities with Divergent Prognoses?

Medicina
Background and Objectives: Acute metastatic cord compression (AMSCC) and femoral impending/pathological fracture negatively impact a patient’s quality of life, morbidity and survival, and are considered significant life events. This study aims to compare
Oded Hershkovich, Mojahed Sakhnini, Eyal Ramu, Boaz Liberman, Alon Friedlander, Raphael Lotan   +5 more
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Decentralised multimedia development by the content experts [PDF]

, 1997
This paper describes the possibility to develop interactive educational material by the content expert (teacher). It is suggested to develop small modules of flexible material that can be easily changed similar to traditional lecture presentations.
Cord-Ruwisch, R.
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Iatrogenic Spinal Cord Injury Resulting From Cervical Spine Surgery. [PDF]

, 2017
STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study of prospectively collected data. OBJECTIVE: To examine the incidence of iatrogenic spinal cord injury following elective cervical spine surgery.
Arnold, Paul M., Buser, Zorica, Currier, Bradford L., Daniels, Alan H., Fehlings, Michael G., Fish, David E., Hart, Robert A., Hilibrand, Alan S., Lord, Elizabeth L., Mroz, Thomas E., Nassr, Ahmad, Riew, K. Daniel, Sebastian, Arjun S., Stroh, D. Alex, Tortolani, P. Justin, Wang, Jeffrey C.   +15 more
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Real‐World Investigation of Satralizumab in Patients With Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disease

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Satralizumab, a monoclonal antibody targeting the interleukin‐6 receptor, has demonstrated efficacy in clinical trials for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). However, its real‐world effectiveness and safety compared to conventional immunosuppressive therapies remain uncertain.
Li‐Tsung Lin, Hui‐An Lin, Sheng‐Feng Lin   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Delayed lumbar plexus palsy due to giant psoas hematoma associated with vertebral compression fracture and direct oral anticoagulants: a case report

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2021
Background Osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) are commonly observed in elderly people and can be treated by conservatively with minimal risk of complications in most cases.
Chikako Ishii, Miki Komatsu, Kota Suda, Masahiko Takahata, Satoko Matsumoto Harmon, Masahiro Ota, Takamasa Watanabe, Mitsuru Asukai, Norimasa Iwasaki, Akio Minami   +9 more
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Spinal Cord Trauma: An Overview of Normal Structure and Function, Primary and Secondary Mechanisms of Injury, and Emerging Treatment Modalities [PDF]

, 2018
The structures of the spinal cord and vertebral column are designed to provide flexibility, while still providing ample protection for the spinal cord deep within.
Morin, Daniel
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A grand-canonical approach to the disordered Bose gas

, 2014
We study the problem of disordered interacting bosons within grand-canonical thermodynamics and Bogoliubov theory. We compute the fractions of condensed and non-condensed particles and corrections to the compressibility and the speed of sound due to ...
Gaul, Christopher, Müller, Cord A.
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Clean home-delivery in rural Southern Tanzania: barriers, influencers, and facilitators. [PDF]

, 2013
The study explored the childbirth-related hygiene and newborn care practices in home-deliveries in Southern Tanzania and barriers to and facilitators of behaviour change.
Hill, Zelee, Manzi, Fatuma, Marchant, Tanya, Mashasi, Irene, Mrisho, Mwifadhi, Mshinda, Hassan, Penfold, Suzanne C, Schellenberg, David, Schellenberg, Joanna, Shamba, Donat D, Tanner, Marcel   +10 more
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