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Automatic facial analysis for objective assessment of facial paralysis [PDF]

, 2009
Facial Paralysis is a condition causing decreased movement on one side of the face. A quantitative, objective and reliable assessment system would be an invaluable tool for clinicians treating patients with this condition. This paper presents an approach
McGrenary, Stewart, Soraghan, J.J., He, Shu, O'Reilly, Brian   +3 more
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[Botulinum toxin in the treatment of facial dystonia: evaluation of its efficacy and patients' satisfaction along the treatment].

Arquivos Brasileiros de Oftalmologia, 2005
PURPOSE To study the efficiency of botulinum toxin treatment in facial dystonia patients and their satisfaction along treatment. METHODS Retrospective study of 42 facial dystonia cases followed at the Oculoplastic Surgery Department of the "Hospital ...
P. G. Costa, Líbia Aoki, F. P. Saraiva, Suzana Matayoshi   +3 more
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KBG syndrome: A scoping review of electroclinical features of patients with epilepsy

Epileptic Disorders, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and Objectives KBG syndrome is a rare autosomal developmental disorder caused by pathogenic variants of the ANKRD11 gene. This scoping review aimed to explore all current literature data regarding clinical and electroencephalographic features of patients with KBG syndrome and epilepsy. Materials and Methods We conducted a literature
Stefania Kalampokini, Evripidis Pityrigkas, Zoi Kallia, Georgia Pepe, Antonis Frontistis, Dimitrios Profer, Vasilios Kimiskidis   +6 more
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Clinical trial barriers in neurostimulation for pediatric drug‐resistant epilepsy

Epileptic Disorders, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective The NeuroPace responsive neurostimulation (RNS) System effectively treats focal drug‐resistant epilepsy (DRE) in adults but lacks pediatric regulatory approval. Despite effective off‐label pediatric use, systemic device‐trial challenges have impeded label expansion.
Mira C. Hasner, Faith C. Robertson, Nathaniel D. Sisterson, Gabriel Lazaro‐Munoz, Florence T. Bourgeois, James W. Wheless, Steven M. Wolf, Peter C. Warnke, Saadi Ghatan, Joffre Olaya, Catherine J. Chu, Brian N. Lundstrom, Sanjeev V. Kothare, Marytery Fajardo, Marike L. D. Broekman, R. Mark Richardson   +15 more
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Anatomical correlates of blepharospasm

Translational Neurodegeneration, 2012
Background Focal dystonia is a neurological disorder characterized by unwanted muscle spasms. Blepharospasm is a focal dystonia producing an involuntary closure of the eyelid. Its etiology is unknown.
Horovitz Silvina G, Ford Anastasia, Najee-ullah Muslimah, Ostuni John L, Hallett Mark   +4 more
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Localizing value of ecstatic phenomenon in epilepsy surgery: A systematic review

Epileptic Disorders, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective A systematic review was conducted to synthesize current anatomo‐clinical correlations of ecstatic symptoms in focal epilepsy, aiming to provide evidence‐based guidance for interpreting this ictal semiology during presurgical evaluation.
Mihai Dragos Maliia, Fabrice Bartolomei, Fabienne Picard   +2 more
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Case Report: The first Korean familial case of BCAP31-related deafness, dystonia, and cerebral hypomyelination

Frontiers in Pediatrics
Deafness, dystonia, and central hypomyelination (DDCH) syndrome (OMIM #300475) is a rare X-linked genetic disorder characterized by developmental delays, deafness, central hypomyelination, and dystonia.
Yoong-A Suh, Jisun Hwang, Go Hun Seo, Rin Khang, Jang Hoon Lee, Moon Sung Park, Young Bae Sohn   +6 more
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Phenotypic and transcriptomic characterization of biallelic RNU2‐2 developmental and epileptic encephalopathy

Epilepsia, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective A significant proportion of individuals with suspected genetic developmental and epileptic encephalopathies (DEEs) remain unsolved following whole genome sequencing (WGS). Here we describe biallelic RNU2‐2 variants causing a recently reported, severe, recessive DEE.
Olivia J. Henry, Nadja Pekkola Pacheco, Irene Duba, Magnus Burstedt, Daniel Carlberg, Angelica M. Delgado‐Vega, Anna Hammarsjö, Sofie Ivarsson, Tord Jonson, Kristina Karrman, Nicole Lesko, Åsa Lindfors, Daniel Nilsson, Mia Olsson Engman, Lucía Peña‐Pérez, Erik Stenund, Fulya Taylan, Malin Ueberschär, Samuel Wiafe, Sofia Ygberg, Anna Lindstrand, Anna Wedell, Ann Nordgren, Tommy Stödberg   +23 more
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Epilepsy syndromes classification

Epilepsia Open, EarlyView.
Abstract Epilepsy syndromes are distinct electroclinical entities which have been recently defined by the International League Against Epilepsy Nosology and Definitions Task Force. Each syndrome is associated with “a characteristic cluster of clinical and EEG features, often supported by specific etiologic findings”.
Elaine C. Wirrell, Nicola Specchio, Rima Nabbout, Phillip L. Pearl, Kate Riney   +4 more
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THE BLINK REFLEX IN PATIENTS WITH IDIOPATHIC TORSION DYSTONIA

, 1990
The blink reflex and its recovery cycle were examined in 57 patients with idiopathic dystonia affecting different parts of the body. The group comprised 9 patients with generalized and 15 with segmental forms, 19 with torticollis, and 14 with focal arm ...
R. Agostino, K. Nakashima, B L. Day, J A. Obeso, K Nakashima, C. D. Marsden, P D. Thompson, C D. Marsden, J. C. Rothwell, B. L. Day, S. M. Papas, J C. Rothwell, R Agostino, J Artieda, S M. Papas, A Berardelli, J. Artieda, J. A. Obeso, BERARDELLI, Alfredo, P. D. Thompson   +19 more
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