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Real‐Time MRI With Deep Learning for Efficient Evaluation of Neuromuscular Breathing Impairment
Breathing impairment is an important and common symptom in neuromuscular disorders. Reliable diagnostics are highly warranted. Real‐time MRI and deep learning‐based lung segmentation were used to analyze respiratory mechanics in patients with Pompe disease, a myopathy with diaphragmatic weakness, compared to healthy controls.
Rachel Zeng +13 more
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This prospective cohort study identifies independent predictors of relapse following complete treatment discontinuation in 196 myasthenia gravis (MG) patients who achieved minimal symptom expression (MSE). Cox regression analysis revealed late‐onset MG (age ≥ 50 years) as a risk factor, while rituximab therapy, longer treatment duration, and extended ...
Dingxian He +7 more
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Incidence and Prevalence of Congenital Myopathies ‐ A Population‐Based Study From Western Sweden
Objective Congenital myopathies are a group of rare genetic muscle disorders. Previous studies have estimated point prevalences which only include surviving individuals. Our aim was to perform an epidemiological study with strict inclusion criteria, using modern diagnostic technology to present both incidences and prevalences, and to describe the ...
Eva Michael +5 more
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Differential Diagnosis of Progressive Generalized or Symmetrical Flaccid Paralysis [PDF]
Progressive flaccid paralysis occurring over a period of hours or days is usually associated with the Landry-Guillain-Barré-Strohl syndrome. This symptom complex is often accompanied by a history of previous flu-like illness, antecedent myalgias, and ...
Isaacs, Edward R.
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Bortezomib in antibody-mediated autoimmune diseases (TAVAB): study protocol for a unicentric, non-randomised, non-placebo controlled trial [PDF]
Introduction: The clinical characteristics of autoantibodymediated autoimmune diseases are diverse. Yet, medical treatment and the associated complications are similar, that is, the occurrence of long-term side effects and the problem that a significant ...
Alexander, Tobias +5 more
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Myasthenic Crisis in Eclampsia: A Case Report
Myasthenia gravis (MG) with eclampsia is a high risk condition. The use of magnesium sulfate to prevent seizure is contraindication because this may worsen MG and may develop myasthenic crisis.
Chanvitya Punthumapol
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We report on a co-occurrence case of ocular myasthenia gravis with exacerbation leading to myasthenic crisis in addition to pharyngeal-cervical-brachial variant of Guillain–Barré syndrome in a patient with severe oropharyngeal dysphagia and acute ...
Stacey Ho, Antonio Liu
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Avoiding Misdiagnosis in Patients with Neurological Emergencies [PDF]
Approximately 5% of patients presenting to emergency departments have neurological symptoms. The most common symptoms or diagnoses include headache, dizziness, back pain, weakness, and seizure disorder.
Edlow, Jonathan A., Pope, Jennifer Vyse
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Neurological complications of immune checkpoint inhibitors: what happens when you \u27take the brakes off\u27 the immune system. [PDF]
Patients with advanced malignancies treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors are at increased risk for developing immune-related neurological complications.
Dalakas, Marinos
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ROLE OF THYMECTOMY IN MYASTHENIA GRAVIS [PDF]
Thirteen patients with myasthenia gravis underwent total thymectomy between January, 1988 and December, 1991. The duration of symptoms prior to surgery varied from 2 months to 20 years.
Ali, Sohaila Mohsin +3 more
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