Ganaxolone Treatment For Refractory Epilepsy Overview In a meta-analysis conducted to evaluate the use of ganaxolone for refractory epilepsy, researchers collected data from four randomized controlled trials involving a total of 659 patients. The analysis revealed that ganaxolone significantly improved the reduction in mean seizure frequency by ≥50% when compared to a
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Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Diagnosis Using Nerve Ultrasonography
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
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