The neurological burden of cirrhosis: a comprehensive clinical review of mechanisms, diagnosis, and management [PDF]
The neurological burden of liver cirrhosis extends far beyond the classical paradigm of hepatic encephalopathy (HE). This comprehensive clinical review synthesizes the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and contemporary management of the broad spectrum of liver-
Luis E. Fernández-Garza +9 more
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Is There a Place for the Posterior Approach in Cases of Acute Myelopathy on Thoracic Disc Hernia ? [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Acute myelopathy in cases of thoracic disc herniation (TDH) is an exceptional condition for which the treatment is not codified. Here we present the results of a standardized procedure in 10 patients who underwent surgery for acute myelopathy
MADKOURI, Rachid +15 more
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Phosphorylation of Vasodilator-Stimulated Phosphoprotein (VASP) dampens hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury [PDF]
Recent work has demonstrated that the formation of platelet neutrophil complexes (PNCs) affects inflammatory tissue injury. Vasodilator-stimulated phosphoprotein (VASP) is crucially involved into the control of PNC formation and myocardial reperfusion ...
Birk, Philipp +13 more
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An Important Cause of Tetraplegia: Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
Cervical spondylotic myelopathy is a neurological disorder caused by degenerative changes in the cervical spines emerging from spinal channel narrowing. This is the most common reason of spastic tetraplegia in later phases of life.
Figen Tuncay +3 more
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The actions of human atrial natriuretic factor on hepatic arterial and portal vascular beds of the anaesthetized dog [PDF]
1. The vascular actions of atrial natriuretic factor (ANF) have been assessed with other vasoactive agents on the hepatic arterial and portal vascular beds of the anaesthetized dog. 2.
Dhume, V. G. +3 more
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Studies of liver phosphorylase in hepatic injuries. I. Alteration in enzyme activity [PDF]
Phosphorylase activities (total and a form) were determined in the livers of experimental hepatic injuries with carbon tetrachloride or galactosamine and the livers of patients with liver diseases.
Kobayashi, Michio
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Altered gene expression in the liver and small intestine of horses with equine neuroaxonal dystrophy
Abstract Background Equine neuroaxonal dystrophy/degenerative myeloencephalopathy (eNAD/EDM) is the second most common diagnosis of spinal ataxia in horses in the United States. The disease develops due to a combination of vitamin E deficiency and an unknown genetic risk factor(s), and there currently is no effective treatment.
Stephanie Ryan +4 more
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ABSTRACT Aim Children with chronic liver disease and portosystemic circulation disorders may have long‐term neurocognitive problems. Hypermanganesemia, reported in this group, could be a contributor. This systematic review aimed to characterise liver and portosystemic circulation disorders associated with hypermanganesemia and reported neurocognitive ...
Helena J. Kim +6 more
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The role of systemically perturbed PTEN and PKBß/AKT2 signaling in accumulation of hepatic lipids [PDF]
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a major health problem and occurs frequently in the context of obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D).
Schultze, Simon Manuel
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Degenerative cervical myelopathy: Surgical treatment, imaging evaluation, and outcome [PDF]
Degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) is the most common cause of spinal cord impairment in adults worldwide. The overall aims of this thesis were to compare patient-reported clinical outcomes, adverse events, and cost-effectiveness between ...
de Dios Perez, Eddie
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