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Hypokalemic thyrotoxic periodic paralysis in a young Serbian male [PDF]
Vojnosanitetski Pregled, 2020 Introduction. Hypokalemic thyrotoxic paralysis is a very rare form of periodic paralysis in Caucasian population. In this population, a more frequent form is familiar hypokalemic periodic paralysis with the same clinical presentation.
Ristić Petar +7 more
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Transcription factor mesenchyme homeobox protein 2 (MEOX2) modulates nociceptor function
The FEBS Journal, Volume 289, Issue 12, Page 3457-3476, June 2022., 2022 Mesenchyme homeobox protein 2 (MEOX2) is a transcription factor important for the development of bones and muscles. We report that MEOX2 is expressed in the nervous system, particularly localised to nociceptive dorsal root ganglia neurons, responsible for pain detection.
Tomislav Kokotović +9 more
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The long exercise test as a functional marker of periodic paralysis
Muscle &Nerve, Volume 65, Issue 5, Page 581-585, May 2022., 2022 Abstract Aims The aim of this study was to evaluate the sensitivity of the long exercise test (LET) in the diagnosis of periodic paralysis (PP) and assess correlations with clinical phenotypes and genotypes. Methods From an unselected cohort of 335 patients who had an LET we analyzed 67 patients with genetic confirmation of PP and/or a positive LET ...
Ana Ribeiro +7 more
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Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle, Volume 13, Issue 1, Page 355-367, February 2022., 2022 Abstract Background Thyroid hormone excess induces protein energy wasting, which in turn promotes muscle weakness and bone loss in patients with Graves' disease. Although most studies have confirmed a relationship between thyrotoxicosis and muscle dysfunction, few have measured changes in plasma metabolites and immune cells during the development and ...
Daiki Setoyama +8 more
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Intravenous Iodinated Contrast Induced Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis: A Case Report
Case Reports in Endocrinology, Volume 2022, Issue 1, 2022., 2022 Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) is an entity that has been described in the literature as a transient, symmetrical, flaccid paralysis, mainly affecting the lower limbs of patients with a current or previous history of hyperthyroidism. In most cases, Graves’ disease is the cause of hyperthyroidism. Contrast and iodine‐induced TPP have been described
S. Alrushaid, T. Alessa, Wei Wu
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Normokalemic Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis with Acute Resolution in the Emergency Department
Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine, 2017 Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis is a rare cause of acute paralysis in the emergency department (ED). The disorder is generally thought to be due to acute hypokalemia leading to paralysis.
James I. Gragg +2 more
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Andersen-Tawil syndrome: report of 3 novel mutations and high risk of symptomatic cardiac involvement. [PDF]
, 2014 IntroductionAndersen-Tawil syndrome (ATS) is a potassium channelopathy affecting cardiac and skeletal muscle. Periodic paralysis is a presenting symptom in some patients, whereas, in others, symptomatic arrhythmias or prolongation of QT in ...
Bieganowska, Katarzyna +11 more
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Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Volume 2022, Issue 1, 2022., 2022 Background. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) relieves associated symptoms of hyperthyroidism such as heat intolerance, palpitations, tremor, anxiety, weight loss, increased frequency of bowel movements, and shortness of breath. However, there are no studies regarding the core prescription patterns of herbal formula and single herbs for ...
Cheng-Chieh Chang +10 more
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A case report on thyrotoxic periodic paralysis from Dhaka, Bangladesh
Advances in Human Biology, 2020 Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) is a disorder comprising acute hypokalaemia, intermittent muscle weakness and thyrotoxicosis. TPP is a rare manifestation of thyrotoxicosis predominantly seen in Asian people.
Nusrat Jahan, Afsana Begum, Mainul Haque
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Molecular cloning of ion channels in Felis catus that are related to periodic paralyses in man: a contribution to the understanding of the genetic susceptibility to feline neck ventroflexion and paralysis [PDF]
, 2014 Neck ventroflexion in cats has different causes; however, the most common is the hypokalemia associated with flaccid paralysis secondary to chronic renal failure.
Castillo, Victor A. +7 more
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