Tag: neurologist

Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Diagnosis Using Nerve Ultrasonography

by Nancy Ogbonna - 0562

Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Diagnosis Using Nerve Ultrasonography Overview The conventional diagnostic modality for diabetic peripheral neuropathy is via the use of nerve conduction studies (NCS), however, this investigation does not evaluate or demonstrate the structure of the nerve. This research was aimed at investigating the use of peripheral nerve ultrasonography as a

nusinersen therapy for pediatric spinal muscular atrophy

by Nivil Gopi - 01524

nusinersen therapy for pediatric spinal muscular atrophy Study Background  Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is an inherited motor neuron disease caused by the degeneration of anterior horn cells of the spinal cord and brainstem. SMA primarily affects babies and young children and has an incidence of 1:10,000. It is caused by a homozygous

Stroke in the Presence of Renal Disease

by Armela Escalona - 03046

Stroke in the Presence of Renal Disease Stroke is a life-threatening medical condition that occurs when blood supply to the part of the brain is cut off. It is one of the leading causes of death and disability around the world. Most strokes are caused by blockage of arteries to the

Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Diagnosis Using Nerve Ultrasonography