High prevalence of bronchiectasis is linked to HTLV-1-associated inflammatory disease. [PDF]
, 2015 BACKGROUND: Human T-lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1), a retrovirus, is the causative agent of HTLV-1-associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP) and adult T-cell leukaemia/lymphoma (ATLL).
A Gessain +37 more
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Utilization of a novel digital measurement tool for quantitative assessment of upper extremity motor dexterity: a controlled pilot study. [PDF]
, 2014 BackgroundThe current methods of assessing motor function rely primarily on the clinician's judgment of the patient's physical examination and the patient's self-administered surveys.
Espinal, Marie +16 more
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Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice, 1992 DM in the German Shepherd is an immune-related disorder whose clinical signs are explained by a widespread degeneration of the white matter pathways in the thoracolumbar spinal cord. Therapy includes exercise, vitamin supplementation, and EACA medication.
From the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, Gainesville, Florida ( host institution ) +1 more
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Clinical presentation, diagnostic findings and outcome of dogs with presumptive spinal-only meningoencephalomyelitis of unknown origin [PDF]
, 2017 Objectives: To summarise clinical presentation, diagnostic findings and long-term outcome for dogs clinically diagnosed with meningoencephalomyelitis of unknown origin affecting the spinal cord alone.
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Clinical spectrum and importance of evaluation systems in degenerative cervical myeloradiculopathy
Indian Spine Journal, 2019 Degenerative cervical myelopathy includes facet joint arthropathy and/or intervertebral disc prolapse, as well as aberration (hypertrophy, calcification, or ossification) in the ligamentum flavum, and/or posterior longitudinal ligament.
Ganesh Swaminathan +2 more
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An update on hemilaminectomy of the cranial thoracic spine: Review of 6 cases [PDF]
Open Veterinary Journal, 2020 Background: The optimal surgical approach to relieve spinal cord compression in the cranial thoracic spine is not well described, and the anatomy of the cranial thoracic vertebrae creates added surgical difficulty.
Kathryn Y. Bray +3 more
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Spinal dural arterio-venous fistula: a vital differential diagnosis to consider for myelopathy
European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine, 2023 Introduction: Spinal dural arterio-venous fistula (SDAVF) is a rare and underdiagnosed cause of myelopathy which can result in a devastating neurological outcome if not properly managed.
Chuen Wai Choi +2 more
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Cervical facet joint effusion: A sign of instability in cervical degenerative spondylolisthesis
Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine, 2022 Aims: The aim of this study was to trace the association between cervical facet joint effusion and cervical degenerative spondylolisthesis (CDS). CDS has not received as much attention as its lumbar counterpart.
Arvind G Kulkarni, Shrikant S Sagane
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Global Burden Related to Nitrous Oxide Exposure in Medical and Recreational Settings: A Systematic Review and Individual Patient Data Meta-Analysis. [PDF]
, 2019 The risk of adverse effects of nitrous oxide (N2O) exposure is insufficiently recognized despite its widespread use. These effects are mainly reported through case reports. We conducted an individual patient data meta-analysis to assess the prevalence of
Filhine-Tresarrieu, Pierre +10 more
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Peripheral blood RNA biomarkers can predict lesion severity in degenerative cervical myelopathy
Neural Regeneration ResearchDegenerative cervical myelopathy is a common cause of spinal cord injury, with longer symptom duration and higher myelopathy severity indicating a worse prognosis.
Zhenzhong Zheng +7 more
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