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A novel hybrid 3D endoscope zooming and repositioning system : design and feasibility study [PDF]

, 2020
Background: Manipulation of the endoscope during minimally invasive surgery is a major source of inconvenience and discomfort. This report elucidates the architecture of a novel one-hand controlled endoscope positioning device and presents a ...
Bauwens, Kevin, Blanckaert, Bart, De Pauw, Tim, Dewaele, Frank, Kalmar, Alain, Lievens, Mauranne, Mabilde, Cyriel, Maene, Lieven, Van de Putte, Dirk, Van Haver, Anne-Sophie, Van Nieuwenhove, Yves   +10 more
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Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein Astrocytopathy Based on a Two‐Center Chinese Cohort Study

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Glial fibrillary acidic protein astrocytopathy (GFAP‐A) is a recently defined nosological form belonging to the class of autoimmune inflammatory disorders affecting the central nervous system (CNS). Here, we report the clinical and MRI characteristics, treatment, and prognosis of a GFAP‐A cohort from two centers in China.
Ti Wu, Hao Zhang, Chao Gao, Qiuhua Yu, Moli Fan, Lin‐Jie Zhang, Haipeng Zhang, Hengri Cong, Yuzhen Wei, Chotima Böttcher, Alexej Verkhratsky, Friedemann Paul, Fu‐Dong Shi, Tian Song   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

A randomized open study to assess the efficacy and tolerability of dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine for the treatment of uncomplicated falciparum malaria in Cambodia. [PDF]

, 2007
OBJECTIVES: To compare the efficacy and tolerability of dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine (DHA-PQP) with that of a 3-day regimen of mefloquine and artesunate (MAS3) for the treatment of uncomplicated falciparum malaria in Cambodia.
Ashley, Ashley, Brockman, Chatterjee, Denis, Ezedinachi, Karunajeewa, Krudsood, Newcombe, Nosten, Piaggio, Price, Smithuis, Ter Kuile, Tran, WHO, Yeung   +16 more
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Effects of Pharmacologic and Nonpharmacologic Interventions for the Management of Sleep Problems in People With Fibromyalgia: Systematic Review and Network Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue. Almost everyone with fibromyalgia has sleep problems. We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of current interventions for the management of fibromyalgia‐related sleep problems.
Jemma Hudson, Mari Imamura, Clare Robertson, Daniel Whibley, Lorna Aucott, Katie Gillies, Paul Manson, Debra Dulake, Abhishek Abhishek, Nicole K. Y. Tang, Gary J. Macfarlane, Miriam Brazzelli   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Gain-Time Constant Product Quantifies Total Vestibular Output in Bilateral Vestibular Loss

Frontiers in Neurology, 2018
Patients with inner ear damage associated with bilateral vestibular impairment often ask “how much damage do I have.” Although there are presently three clinical methods of measuring semicircular canal vestibular function; electronystagmography (ENG or ...
Timothy C. Hain, Timothy C. Hain, Marcello Cherchi, Marcello Cherchi, Nicolas Perez-Fernandez   +4 more
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Vestibular syncope: clinical characteristics and mechanism

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, 2022
Background and Objectives Vestibular syncope is a condition in which vertigo‐induced hemodynamic changes cause syncope. This study investigated the clinical and laboratory findings of vestibular syncope and tried to refine our knowledge of the mechanism ...
Hanim Kwon, Eunjin Kwon, Hyo‐Jung Kim, Jeong‐Yoon Choi, Ji‐Soo Kim   +4 more
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Effectiveness of Vestibular Rehabilitation for Patients with Degenerative Cerebellar Ataxia: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Brain Sciences, 2023
Many patients with cerebellar ataxia have dizziness caused by oculomotor or peripheral vestibular deficits; however, there is little evidence supporting the use of vestibular rehabilitation for this population.
Lisa L. Heusel-Gillig, Courtney D. Hall
doaj   +1 more source

Gabapentin for pain management after osmotic dilator insertion and prior to dilation and evacuation: A randomized controlled trial. [PDF]

, 2020
ObjectiveTo evaluate if gabapentin 600 mg reduces pain after osmotic dilator placement the day before a dilation and evacuation (D&E) procedure.Study designWe conducted a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized (stratified by vaginal parity ...
Chen, Melissa J, Creinin, Mitchell D, Hou, Melody Y, Matulich, Melissa C, Melo, Juliana, Schimmoeller, Natasha R   +5 more
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International consensus (ICON) on treatment of Ménière's disease [PDF]

, 2018
Objective: To present the international consensus for recommendations for Ménière's disease (MD) treatment. Methods: Based on a literature review and report of 4 experts from 4 continents, the recommendations have been presented during the 21st IFOS ...
Barbara M, Darrouzet V, Dornhoffer J, Gibson W, Kitahara T, Nevoux J   +5 more
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Risk of Hepatotoxicity in Patients With Gout Treated With Febuxostat or Benzbromarone: A Propensity Score–Matched Cohort Study

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective The objective of this study was to evaluate and compare the risk of hepatotoxicity associated with the use of febuxostat and benzbromarone in patients with gout. Methods New users of febuxostat or benzbromarone with monitoring of liver function at least three times in a year after initiation of the study drugs were identified from an ...
Wenyan Sun, Lingling Cui, Robert Terkeltaub, Ying Chen, Xinde Li, Xiaoyu Cheng, Tian Liu, Nicola Dalbeth, Changgui Li   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source