Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology
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To compare the amplitude changes in motor evoked potentials (MEP) with reversal of residual neuromuscular blockade using sugammadex or placebo in patients with cervical myelopathy. ⋯ Our study showed that there was a 200% increase in the MEP amplitude in the first dorsal interosseous muscle at 3 min following reversal of residual neuromuscular blockade with sugammadex. By ensuring that maximal MEP amplitude is recorded at baseline, early commencement of neuromonitoring can be achieved.
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Multicenter Study
Adult brainstem glioma: a multicentre retrospective analysis of 47 Italian patients.
Adult brainstem gliomas are rare primary brain tumours with heterogeneous clinical course. The low frequency of these tumours makes it difficult to achieve high-quality evidence regarding prognostic factors, adequate therapeutic approach and outcome in such patients. ⋯ Further prospective multicentre efforts, and hopefully clinical trials, are necessary to improve outcome in this neglected glioma patient population.
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Observational Study
Clinical activity changes in the neurology department of Wenzhou during the COVID-19 pandemic: an observational analysis.
To explore the activity changes in neurology clinical practice that have occurred in tertiary public hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic. ⋯ The results of our study revealed the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in the clinical practice of neurology in Wenzhou during the outbreak. Understanding the pandemic's trends and impact on neurological patients and health systems will allow for better preparation of neurologists in the future.