HIV positive patient with GBS-like syndrome [PDF]
, 2017 Introduction. Guillain–Barré Syndrome (GBS) is an acute demyelinating polyneuropathy which can occur post-infection. Criteria of diagnosis of GBS include areflexia with progressive bilateral weakness in arms and legs.
Black, Heather +3 more
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Organoid Models to Study Human Infectious Diseases
Cell Proliferation, EarlyView.Our manuscript reviews the role of organoids as models for studying human infectious diseases, highlighting their irreplaceable contributions to drug testing and vaccine development for significant infectious diseases including HIV, ZIKV, SARS‐CoV‐2 and MPXV.
Sijing Zhu +4 more
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The effects of age and ganglioside composition on the rate of motor nerve terminal regeneration following antibody-mediated injury in mice [PDF]
, 2013 Gangliosides are glycosphingolipids highly enriched in neural plasma membranes, where they mediate a diverse range of functions and can act as targets for auto-antibodies present in human immune-mediated neuropathy sera.
Cunningham, Madeleine E. +4 more
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Guillain–Barre syndrome and Hashimoto's thyroiditis [PDF]
QJM, 2016 Learning points for clinicians It has been frequently reported of cases of the association of Guillain – Barre syndrome to one or other autoimmune diseases. But suffice to say, the association with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is a rare clinical situation.
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Journal of Clinical Nursing, EarlyView.Abstract Aim To explore the views and preferences for advance care planning from the perspectives of residents, family members and healthcare professionals in long‐term care facilities. Design A qualitative descriptive design. Methods We conducted semi‐structured interviews with 12 residents of long‐term care facilities, 10 family members and 14 ...
Yuxin Zhou +7 more
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Relationships between depression, anxiety, and residual problems following recovery from Guillain-Barré Syndrome : a New Zealand survey : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Psychology at Massey University [PDF]
, 2001 The present study retrospectively examined the relationships between mental status and residual problems following recovery from Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), and investigated whether depression and anxiety were common post GBS sequelae.
Bourke, Cecilia
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Anesthesia for Cesarean Section in a Patient with Guillain-Barre Syndrome: Case Report
Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology, 2013 Background and objectives: Guillain-Barre syndrome during pregnancy is considered a rare neurological complication, and there is no consensus in literature for anesthetic management for cesarean section in such patients. The objective of this paper is to
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Limping legs and racing heart of immediate postpartum – a rare case report [PDF]
New Indian Journal of OBGYNGuillain Barre syndrome is a rare neurological complication presenting in pregnancy and post-partum. We present a case of 23 year old gravida 2 para 1 living 1 with 39 weeks of gestation with previous LSCS who presented with nonspecific symptoms in the
Sowmya Shree Thimmappa, Suma KB
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A Case Report of Guillain-Barre Syndrome [PDF]
, 2023 Background and Purpose: Guillain-Barre Syndrome is a medical condition with no known cause. Incidence of this condition is 1 to 2 per 100 000 people in the United States.
Tyre, Jonathan
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Chemotherapy‐Induced Neuropathy Affecting the Gastrointestinal Tract
Neurogastroenterology &Motility, EarlyView.Chemotherapy (with/without immunotherapy/radiotherapy) may induce neurotoxic effects on the gastrointestinal innervation. Chemotherapy‐induced enteric neuropathy (CIEN) and, probably, neurotoxicity affecting the extrinsic innervation of the gut and the brain underlie the frequent and impactful gut dysfunctions and brain–gut axis (BGA) disorders ...
Gema Vera, Kulmira Nurgali, Raquel Abalo
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