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Pathogenesis and Management of Tetanus

UMYU Journal of Microbiology Research, 2018
Tetanus is an infectious disease affecting the central nervous system caused by Clostridium tetani. The bacteria is an anaerobic Gram-positive bacilli that forms spores, which germinate in anaerobic condition to produce an exotoxin known
Abdullahi Samaila, Bashir Abdulkadir, Kamaladdeen Kabir, Sani Aliyu, Zubairu Umar   +4 more
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The ischemic model of chronic muscle spasm and pain

European Journal of Translational Myology, 2022
This article was not intended to be a complete review of the electromyography of pathological muscle states, but it was written to illustrate how the “Coletti Method of EMG ChemoDenervation” (CMECD) protocol for the treatment of chronic pain resulting ...
Roger H. Coletti
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Patient satisfaction and quality of life with hemifacial spasm treatments in Finland's largest hospital district

Brain and Spine
Introduction: Hemifacial spasm (HFS) treatments aim to remove involuntary facial twitching and improve the Quality of Life (QoL). No previous publications about overall patient treatment satisfaction or the impact of radiofrequency thermocoagulation (RFT)
Paula Palomäki, Johan Marjamaa, Tiina Sairanen, Mika Niemelä   +3 more
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A Dance Between Chaos and Complexity: Choreographing the Spasm in Music Videos

The International Journal of Screendance, 2016
This article analyzes the use of the spasm as a choreographic tool in the following music videos: The Talking Heads’ “Once in a Lifetime” (1981), Radiohead’s “Lotus Flower” (2011), and Atoms for Peace’s “Ingenue” (2013).
Melissa Blanco Borelli
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Angina Severity and Symptom Improvement Are Associated With Diagnostic Acetylcholine Provocation Dose in Vasospastic Angina

Journal of the American Heart Association: Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease
Background A coronary function test (CFT) is the recommended diagnostic test to identify coronary vasomotor dysfunction as a cause of symptoms in patients with angina and nonobstructive coronary arteries (ANOCA).
C. Crooijmans, Tijn P. J. Jansen, Joan G. Meeder, Valeria Paradies, Annemiek M. J. de Vos, Pier Woudstra, Tessel N. E. Vossenberg, Tim P. van de Hoef, Nicola S. Vos, Els G. M. Olde Bijvank, Stijn C. H. van den Oord, Patty Winkler, Martijn Meuwissen, Jos W. M. G. Widdershoven, E. Karin Arkenbout, Martin G. Stoel, Yolande Appelman, Marcel A. M. Beijk, Aysun Cetinyurek‐Yavuz, Hester M. den Ruijter, Suzette E. Elias‐Smale, Niels van Royen, Aukelien C. Dimitriu‐Leen, Peter Damman   +23 more
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Effectiveness of Manual Therapy on Pain, Range of Motion and Functional Performance among Patients with Myofascial Trigger Point Pain of Upper Trapezius Muscle: A Systematic Review [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Introduction: A prominent cause of pain that manifests in the Musculoskeletal System is Myofascial Trigger Points (MTrPs). MTrPs Points provide a clear basis for evaluation, often resulting in neck pain that can lead to occupational disability. In recent
Rubi Yadav, Abhishek Sharma, Nidhi Sharma, Mohammad Sidiq, Jyoti Sharma, V Krishna Reddy, Aksh Chahal   +6 more
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Layered Plaque in Organic Lesions in Patients With Coronary Artery Spasm

Journal of the American Heart Association: Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease, 2022
Background Coronary artery spasm plays a vital role in the pathogenesis of coronary plaques. We sought to investigate the plaque characteristics of co‐existing organic lesions in patients with coronary artery spasm in comparison to those without coronary
Takeshi Nishi, Teruyoshi Kume, Ryotaro Yamada, Hiroshi Okamoto, Satsohi Koto, Masahiro Yamashita, Masahiko Ueno, Kyo Kamisaka, Yoshitaka Sasahira, Ayano Enzan, Yasuyuki Sudo, Tomoko Tamada, Terumasa Koyama, Koichiro Imai, Yoji Neishi, Shiro Uemura   +15 more
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Comparative Evaluation of Hemodiafiltration, Hemoperfusion, and Standard Hemodialysis on Efficacy, Inflammatory Control, Dialysis Adequacy, and Safety in End‐Stage Renal Disease: A Prospective Observational Study

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Chronic micro‐inflammation in patients with end‐stage renal disease (ESRD) is a significant driver of cardiovascular complications and diminished quality of life. While standard hemodialysis (SHD) effectively manages small‐molecule clearance, its ability to remove medium‐to‐large uremic toxins—the primary catalysts of systemic ...
Hongwei Zuo, Weisi Dai, Jie Mao, Mei Ye, Xingshan Lu, Xiaocui Zhang   +5 more
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Super‐Refractory Status Epilepticus (SRSE) in a Patient With Compound Heterozygous OPA1 Variants: Case Report and Literature Review

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Super‐Refractory Status Epilepticus (SRSE) is a rare, life‐threatening neurological emergency with unclear etiology in many cases. Mitochondrial dysfunction, often due to disease‐causing genetic variants, is increasingly recognized as a cause, with each gene producing distinct pathophysiological mechanisms.
Pouria Mohammadi, Lara Basovic, Christopher Michael McGraw   +2 more
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To spasm, or Not to Spasm, That is the Question

Journal of Anesthesia & Pain Medicine, 2016
Typically, cervical dystonia (CD), or spasmodic torticollis, is described as a condition in which the cervical paraspinal muscle groups in the neck undergo uncontrollable and prolonged spasm. It has been well described in the literature that CD presents in most patients with an extreme head tilt or tremor due to spasm.
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