Consultants In Neurology, sc
... Slow; or may need more than one attempt Pushes self up from arms of seat Tends to fall back and may have to try more than one time, but can get up without help Unable to arise without help ...
... Slow; or may need more than one attempt Pushes self up from arms of seat Tends to fall back and may have to try more than one time, but can get up without help Unable to arise without help ...
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
... • Is a disease in the nervous system that attacks the neurons in the brain and spinal cord. • Also known as Lou Gehrig's disease • When the motor neurons die, the ability of the brain to initiate and control muscle movement is lost. • The longer you have the disease the affected person will lose mor ...
... • Is a disease in the nervous system that attacks the neurons in the brain and spinal cord. • Also known as Lou Gehrig's disease • When the motor neurons die, the ability of the brain to initiate and control muscle movement is lost. • The longer you have the disease the affected person will lose mor ...
Huntington`s Disease Clinic
... A number of UAB physicians played important roles in the initial discovery of the HD gene, and UAB is proud to continue this heritage by providing comprehensive care for HD patients and families. UAB is one of only 22 Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) recognized HD Centers of Excellence ...
... A number of UAB physicians played important roles in the initial discovery of the HD gene, and UAB is proud to continue this heritage by providing comprehensive care for HD patients and families. UAB is one of only 22 Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) recognized HD Centers of Excellence ...
Primary Complex Motor Stereotypies in Older Children and Adolescents: Clinical Features and Longitudinal Follow-Up
... Approval was granted for this study from the Johns Hopkins Institutional Review Board. Each child’s parent provided written consent, and participants provided verbal assent. Data from individuals who had been diagnosed with primary CMS in the Pediatric Movement Disorders Clinic at Johns Hopkins Hosp ...
... Approval was granted for this study from the Johns Hopkins Institutional Review Board. Each child’s parent provided written consent, and participants provided verbal assent. Data from individuals who had been diagnosed with primary CMS in the Pediatric Movement Disorders Clinic at Johns Hopkins Hosp ...
Name in Chinese:劉福清 Name in English:Fu
... striatum is also reflected in a number of neurological disorders including Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, schizophrenia and mood disorders whose pathogeneses involve either degeneration or malfunction of the striatal system. The study of development and function of the striatum is thus f ...
... striatum is also reflected in a number of neurological disorders including Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, schizophrenia and mood disorders whose pathogeneses involve either degeneration or malfunction of the striatal system. The study of development and function of the striatum is thus f ...
neurology - University of Mississippi Medical Center
... Wernicke Encephalopathy • Encephalopathy, eye movement abnormalities, ataxia • Inadequate intake or absorption of thiamine • At risk: alcoholics, malnourished patients (any reason), chronic gastritis, repetitive vomiting • Always give thiamine before glucose!! • Prognosis depends on severity. ...
... Wernicke Encephalopathy • Encephalopathy, eye movement abnormalities, ataxia • Inadequate intake or absorption of thiamine • At risk: alcoholics, malnourished patients (any reason), chronic gastritis, repetitive vomiting • Always give thiamine before glucose!! • Prognosis depends on severity. ...
Abnormal Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Hemichorea
... basal ganglia hyperintensity, as was seen in both our cases, refutes this theory and suggests an alternative mechanism(s). In the majority of reported cases in the literature, imaging studies reveal evidence of a hyperdensity on CT scan corresponding to hyperintensity and hypointensity on T1and T2-w ...
... basal ganglia hyperintensity, as was seen in both our cases, refutes this theory and suggests an alternative mechanism(s). In the majority of reported cases in the literature, imaging studies reveal evidence of a hyperdensity on CT scan corresponding to hyperintensity and hypointensity on T1and T2-w ...
Neuromyelitis optica originally described as a distinct
... should be spared for a postural type of tremor to occur. An intention tremor results if these connections are involved.4 The postural tremor caused by cerebellar lesions is a slow tremor of 4 to 5 Hz and is thought to result from hypotonia of the affected limbs.4 The postural tremor in our case was ...
... should be spared for a postural type of tremor to occur. An intention tremor results if these connections are involved.4 The postural tremor caused by cerebellar lesions is a slow tremor of 4 to 5 Hz and is thought to result from hypotonia of the affected limbs.4 The postural tremor in our case was ...
Neurology Notes
... MERRF (myoclonic epilepsy, ragged red fibres). The most characteristic symptom of MERRF syndrome is myoclonic seizures that are usually sudden, brief, jerking, spasms that can affect the limbs or the entire body. Ataxia as well as lactic acidosis may also be present in affected individuals. Dysarthr ...
... MERRF (myoclonic epilepsy, ragged red fibres). The most characteristic symptom of MERRF syndrome is myoclonic seizures that are usually sudden, brief, jerking, spasms that can affect the limbs or the entire body. Ataxia as well as lactic acidosis may also be present in affected individuals. Dysarthr ...
Human Diseases
... ○ Dependent on type and position of fracture ○ Craniotomy may be necessary to relieve ICP ○ Protective headgear may be necessary until fracture is healed ...
... ○ Dependent on type and position of fracture ○ Craniotomy may be necessary to relieve ICP ○ Protective headgear may be necessary until fracture is healed ...
Episodic astasia-abasia associated with hyper
... activity in these areas is related to the symptoms in our patient. INTRODUCTION Astasia-abasia refers to the inability to stand or walk despite possessing good motor strength and conserved voluntary coordination. Patients are unable to maintain standing posture unassisted and exhibit unusual and dra ...
... activity in these areas is related to the symptoms in our patient. INTRODUCTION Astasia-abasia refers to the inability to stand or walk despite possessing good motor strength and conserved voluntary coordination. Patients are unable to maintain standing posture unassisted and exhibit unusual and dra ...
The Use of Botulinum Toxinfor the Treatment of TMD
... observation that some patients showed no improvement in subjective pain on the VAS while showing marked improvement in pain to palpation. The depression and somatization scores of these patients did not correlate well with the subjective pain scores on the VAS. This implies a mechanism other than th ...
... observation that some patients showed no improvement in subjective pain on the VAS while showing marked improvement in pain to palpation. The depression and somatization scores of these patients did not correlate well with the subjective pain scores on the VAS. This implies a mechanism other than th ...
Nervous System Terminology Matching Worksheet
... _1____ inability to comprehend auditory, visual, spatial, olfactory or other sensations when sensory sphere is intact _13___ inability to learn and process written language despite adequate intelligence, sensory ability and exposure _4____ weakness, debility, or loss or strength _5____ lack of muscl ...
... _1____ inability to comprehend auditory, visual, spatial, olfactory or other sensations when sensory sphere is intact _13___ inability to learn and process written language despite adequate intelligence, sensory ability and exposure _4____ weakness, debility, or loss or strength _5____ lack of muscl ...
Cram Session in Functional Neuroanatomy
... generally (but not always) result in exaggerated reflex responses 7. Cutaneous reflexes are elicited by stimuli applied to the skin. Cutaneous afferents effect motor behavior through interneurons interposed between the afferent and efferent limbs of the reflex arc. Thus, cutaneous reflexes are thou ...
... generally (but not always) result in exaggerated reflex responses 7. Cutaneous reflexes are elicited by stimuli applied to the skin. Cutaneous afferents effect motor behavior through interneurons interposed between the afferent and efferent limbs of the reflex arc. Thus, cutaneous reflexes are thou ...
Aphasia - An acquired disorder of speech, reading, writing and/or
... Chromosomes - Typically, there are 46 chromosomes (23 pairs) in every human cell. Each chromosome is one very long, folded strand of DNA in combination with proteins that contains hundreds or thousands of genes. Clinical diagnosis - A diagnosis based on observable signs, symptoms and medical history ...
... Chromosomes - Typically, there are 46 chromosomes (23 pairs) in every human cell. Each chromosome is one very long, folded strand of DNA in combination with proteins that contains hundreds or thousands of genes. Clinical diagnosis - A diagnosis based on observable signs, symptoms and medical history ...
Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease: A Case Report”. Journal of Evidence
... putamen & bilateral subcortical frontal lobes. The clinico-radiological correlation was consistent with the diagnosis of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. KEYWORDS: Prion, Myoclonus, Akinetic mutism, Creutzfeldt-Jakob. INTRODUCTION: Prions are the only known infectious pathogens that are devoid of nucleic ...
... putamen & bilateral subcortical frontal lobes. The clinico-radiological correlation was consistent with the diagnosis of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. KEYWORDS: Prion, Myoclonus, Akinetic mutism, Creutzfeldt-Jakob. INTRODUCTION: Prions are the only known infectious pathogens that are devoid of nucleic ...
Problems with synapses File
... • Where is the motor cortex? What is its function? • In the frontal lobe. Neurones connect from there to the spinal cord and brain stem and from there via motor neurones to the muscles relaying information to the body about movement. ...
... • Where is the motor cortex? What is its function? • In the frontal lobe. Neurones connect from there to the spinal cord and brain stem and from there via motor neurones to the muscles relaying information to the body about movement. ...
Myoclonus
... Myoclonus (say: my-oh-KLOH-nus) is the sudden and rapid twitching of a muscle or a group of muscles. The twitching is caused by uncontrolled muscle contraction or relaxation. Myoclonus twitches often occur when children start a movement like walking or kicking a soccer ball. They may happen in respo ...
... Myoclonus (say: my-oh-KLOH-nus) is the sudden and rapid twitching of a muscle or a group of muscles. The twitching is caused by uncontrolled muscle contraction or relaxation. Myoclonus twitches often occur when children start a movement like walking or kicking a soccer ball. They may happen in respo ...
The sensorimotor and cognitive integration of gravity
... to the gravitational environment w18x. Results that somewhat contradict these suggestions have been obtained from goal-directed whole body reaching movements w31x. A large majority of previous studies have imposed voluntary movements upon erect postures, only examining resulting constraints placed u ...
... to the gravitational environment w18x. Results that somewhat contradict these suggestions have been obtained from goal-directed whole body reaching movements w31x. A large majority of previous studies have imposed voluntary movements upon erect postures, only examining resulting constraints placed u ...
Cerebral Palsy (rule in)
... The broad clinical term cerebral palsy refers to a nonprogressive neurologic motor deficit characterized by combinations of spasticity, dystonia, ataxia/athetosis, and paresis attributable to insults occurring during the prenatal and perinatal periods. Signs and symptoms may not be apparent at birth ...
... The broad clinical term cerebral palsy refers to a nonprogressive neurologic motor deficit characterized by combinations of spasticity, dystonia, ataxia/athetosis, and paresis attributable to insults occurring during the prenatal and perinatal periods. Signs and symptoms may not be apparent at birth ...
Prominent Activation of the Putamen during Essential Palatal Tremor
... occurred. The further spread of the contractions with involvement of the larynx lead to a first neurologic consultation. Physical examination showed intermittent bilateral short rhythmic contractions of the palatal and inframandibular musculature, compatible with segmental myoclonus. The segmental m ...
... occurred. The further spread of the contractions with involvement of the larynx lead to a first neurologic consultation. Physical examination showed intermittent bilateral short rhythmic contractions of the palatal and inframandibular musculature, compatible with segmental myoclonus. The segmental m ...
Hyperkinesia
Hyperkinesia, also known as hyperkinesis, refers to an increase in muscular activity that can result in excessive abnormal movements, excessive normal movements, or a combination of both. The word hyperkinesis comes from the Greek hyper, meaning ""increased,"" and kinein, meaning ""to move."" Hyperkinesia is a state of excessive restlessness which is featured in a large variety of disorders that affect the ability to control motor movement, such as Huntington's disease. It is the opposite of hypokinesia, which refers to decreased bodily movement, as commonly manifested in Parkinson's disease. Many hyperkinetic movements are the result of improper regulation of the basal ganglia-thalamocortical circuitry. Overactivity of a direct pathway combined with decreased activity of an indirect pathway results in activation of thalamic neurons and excitation of cortical neurons, resulting in increased motor output. Often, hyperkinesia is paired with hypotonia, a decrease in muscle tone. Many hyperkinetic disorders are psychological in nature and are typically prominent in childhood. Depending on the specific type of hyperkinetic movement, there are different treatment options available to minimize the symptoms, including different medical and surgical therapies.