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Lifestyle Modifications for Migraine Management
Migraine is a disabling disease that inflicts a heavy burden on individuals who suffer from it. Significant advances are being …
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The Epidemiology and Phenotypes of Ocular Manifestations in Childhood and Juvenile Myasthenia Gravis: A Review
Myasthenia gravis (MG) appears to have a similar incidence among adult populations worldwide. However, epidemiological and phenotypic differences have been …
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Functional and Structural Architectures of Allocentric and Egocentric Spatial Coding in Aging: A Combined DTI and fMRI Study
BACKGROUND: Aging disrupts the optimal balance between neural nodes underlying orienting and attention control functions. Previous studies have suggested that …
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The Impact of Hyponatremia on the Severity of Childhood Tuberculous Meningitis
Introduction: Hyponatremia and/or hypoglycorrhachia are commonly encountered biochemical derangements during the acute stage of childhood tuberculous meningitis (TBM). Few studies …
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Infection in the Developing Brain: The Role of Unique Systemic Immune Vulnerabilities
Central nervous system (CNS) infections remain a major burden of pediatric disease associated with significant long-term morbidity due to injury …
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A Comparison of Clinical, Electro-Diagnostic, Laboratory, and Treatment Outcome Differences in a Cohort of HIV-Infected and HIV-Uninfected Patients With Myasthenia Gravis
There is limited literature comparing the clinical parameters and treatment outcomes in HIV-infected and HIV-uninfected myasthenia gravis (MG) patients. The …
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Physical Activity Levels of Adolescents and Adults With Cerebral Palsy in Urban South Africa
Background: Research in high income countries shows that people with cerebral palsy (CP) are less physically active than typically developing …
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Involvement of ADGRV1 Gene in Familial Forms of Genetic Generalized Epilepsy
Background: Genetic generalized epilepsies (GGE) including childhood absence epilepsy (CAE), juvenile absence epilepsy (JAE), juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME), and GGE …
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A Prospective Stroke Register in Sierra Leone: Demographics, Stroke Type, Stroke Care and Hospital Outcomes
Introduction: Stroke is the second most common cause of adult death in Africa. This study reports the demographics, stroke types, …
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Pathogenic Variants in ABHD16A Cause a Novel Psychomotor Developmental Disorder With Spastic Paraplegia
Introduction: Hereditary spastic paraplegia is a clinically and genetically heterogeneous neurological entity that includes more than 80 disorders which share …
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Changes in Mortality Related to Traumatic Brain Injuries in the Seychelles from 1989 to 2018
Introduction: Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) are a significant source of disability and mortality, which disproportionately affect low- and middle-income countries. …
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HIV Associated Neurocognitive Disorders Subsidence Through Citalopram Addition in Anti-retroviral Therapy (HANDS-CARE): A Concept Note
There is a pressing need to effectively manage HIV Associated Neurocognitive Disorders (HAND) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) where the burden …
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Case Report: Guillain–Barré Syndrome Associated With COVID-19
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a potentially fatal, immune-mediated disease of the peripheral nervous system that is usually triggered by infection. …
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Epilepsy in Onchocerca volvulus Sero-Positive Patients From Northern Uganda—Clinical, EEG and Brain Imaging Features
Globally, epilepsy is the most common chronic neurological disorder. The incidence in sub-Saharan Africa is 2-3 times higher than that …
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A Rapid Motor Task-Based Screening Tool for Parkinsonism in Community-Based Studies
Background: The prevalence of parkinsonism in developing countries is largely unknown due to difficulty in ascertainment because access to neurologists …
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Perspectives: Evaluation of Older Adult Cochlear Implant Candidates for Fall Risk in a Developing Country Setting
Dizziness, vertigo, and falls are common in older adults. Data suggest that cochlear implant candidates are no different and could …
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Premature Mortality, Risk Factors, and Causes of Death Following Childhood-Onset Neurological Impairments: A Systematic Review
Background: Neurological impairment (NI) and disability are associated with reduced life expectancy, but the risk and magnitude of premature mortality …
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Clinical and Radiological Characteristics of Acute Cerebrovascular Diseases Among Egyptian Patients With COVID-19 in Upper Egypt
Background and Purpose: There is little information on the acute cerebrovascular complications of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Egypt. The …
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Nicotinic Receptors in the Brainstem Ascending Arousal System in SIDS With Analysis of Pre-natal Exposures to Maternal Smoking and Alcohol in High-Risk Populations of the Safe Passage Study
Pre-natal exposures to nicotine and alcohol are known risk factors for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), the leading cause of …
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Effects of Lower Limb Constraint Induced Movement Therapy in People With Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Background: Constraint induced movement therapy (CIMT) is effective at improving upper limb outcomes after stroke. Aim: The aim of this …