Acta neurologica Scandinavica
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Acta Neurol. Scand. · Apr 2009
Clinical and electromyographic deep tendon reflexes in polyneuropathy: diagnostic value and prevalence*.
Evidence is accumulating that patients with polyneuropathy may present with normal clinical deep tendon reflexes (C-DTR). There are few studies that assessed the diagnostic utility of electromyographically recorded DTR (Er-DTR) in patients with polyneuropathy. ⋯ We conclude that C-DTR are preserved in 35.1% of the patients with polyneuropathies and Er-DTR should be performed in such patients in order to provide electrophysiological evidence of a polyneuropathy. Er-DTR are useful in distinguishing axonal from demyelinating disorders of peripheral nerve, and detection of subclinical involvement of large fibers in SFN.
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Acta Neurol. Scand. · Apr 2009
Acute treatment costs of intracerebral hemorrhage and ischemic stroke in Argentina.
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in Argentina, yet little information exists on the acute treatment provided for stroke or its costs. This study estimates the national costs of the acute treatment of first-ever intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) and ischemic stroke (IS) in Argentina. ⋯ The direct hospital costs of incident ICH and IS in Argentina are substantial and primarily driven by stroke severity, in-hospital complications and clinical outcomes. With the expected increase in the incidence of stroke over the coming decades, these results emphasize the need for effective preventive and acute medical care.
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To study the types, frequency and clinical correlates of brain herniations in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). ⋯ In patients with ganglionic ICH, subfalcian herniation was the commonest. Herniation was associated with increased mortality. Horizontal shift correlated with clinical features of raised ICP and outcome.
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Acta Neurol. Scand. · Jan 2009
Randomized Controlled TrialEfficacy of a soft hand brace and a wrist splint for carpal tunnel syndrome: a randomized controlled study.
To examine, in a randomized, controlled, single blinded trial, the efficacy of a soft hand brace and a wrist splint for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). ⋯ A 3-month treatment with either the hand brace or the wrist splint induces a symptomatic and functional benefit in patients with CTS.
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Acta Neurol. Scand. · Dec 2008
ReviewThe neuroprotective role of erythropoietin in the management of acute ischaemic stroke: from bench to bedside.
Recombinant human erythropoietin was produced soon after the discovery of the erythropoietin gene in 1985 and since then, it is used in various clinical conditions such as chronic renal failure. Moreover, experimental studies have shown that erythropoietin exerts neuroprotective action as well. Recently, a clinical trial yielded promising results concerning the use of erythropoietin in stroke management. In this review, we summarize the main data which suggest that recombinant human erythropoietin and its analogues may indeed have a role in stroke treatment.