Establishing a quantitative evaluation method for the strength of cranial muscle groups and its application in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) [2025] - 426KB
by Nan Hu, Jianfeng Ding, Lei Zhang, Dongchao Shen, Xunzhe Yang, Mingsheng Liu, Liying Cui
Objective: To establish a quantitative method for strength evaluation targeting cranial muscle groups and applied it in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients. Methods: Detailed physical examina...

Proposed protocol for fasciculations detection by muscle ultrasound in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis [2025] - 1,704KB
by Nan Hu, Yi Li, Jing Fan, Jingwen Niu, Lei Zhang, Yuzhou Guan, Mingsheng Liu, Liying Cui
Objective: To investigate potential diagnostic value of fasciculations among amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients and determine the most optimal protocol based on selection of a combination of...

Association of autonomic dysfunction with disease severity in individuals with primary fibromyalgia syndrome: A cross-sectional study [2025] - 472KB
by Akash Pathak, Jyotsana Rai, Nirendra kumar Rai, Ruchi Singh
Fibromyalgia syndrome is a musculoskeletal condition and presents with fatigue, sleep disturbances, cognitive symptoms, and heightened sensitivity to touch. Autonomic dysfunction is an associated symp...

The prevalence and clinical significance of trigeminal neuralgia in patients with multiple sclerosis [2025] - 1,029KB
by İpek Güngör Doğan, Ebru Kaya, Sude Kendirli Aslan, Damla Çetinkaya Tezer, Serkan Demir
Background & Objective: Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a debilitating neuropathic pain disorder characterized by sudden and intense episodes of facial pain, significantly impairing patients’ quality o...

Comparison of fluoroscopy-guided and blind techniques in intrathecal nusinersen administration [2025] - 347KB
by Savas SENCAN, Yucel OLGUN, Hatice OZHATIPOGLU, Serdar KOKAR, Dilşad TÜRKDOĞAN, Osman Hakan GUNDUZ
Background & Objectives: Intrathecal nusinersen administration is often performed using a blind technique without any imaging guidance. However, many patients with spinal muscular atrophy(SMA) have pr...

Can immature granulocyte count be a new biomarker for the evaluation of inflammation in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome? A single-centre study [2025] - 469KB
by Isıl Yazıcı Gencdal, Vasfiye Kabeloglu, Mesrure Köseoglu, Buket Sahin, Kürsat Nuri Baydili
Background & Objective: Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is the most common sleep-related breathing disorder. The potential use of the immature granulocyte count as an inflammation marker in ce...

Evaluation of systemic immune and inflammatory biomarkers in pediatric idiopathic intracranial hypertension patients [2025] - 540KB
by Erel ICEL, Hande GAZETECI TEKIN
Background & Objective: Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is characterized by increased intracranial pressure with normal cerebrospinal fluid analysis and neuroimaging findings. The aim of th...

Changes of serum miR-21-5p level in patients with acute spinal cord injury treated with ganglioside and methylprednisolone pulse therapy and its correlation with therapeutic effect [2025] - 564KB
by Bo Wang, Weilin Li, Shengjie Su
Background: Acute spinal cord injury (ASCI) is a serious central nervous system condition that carries a high rate of disability and mortality, making it a primary focus of clinical research. The comm...

The incidence and risk factors of facial nerve dysfunction after acoustic neuroma surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis [2025] - 878KB
by Guohu Kuai, Minghao Lian, Yandong Li, Guohua Zhu, Memetili Mijiti, Dangmurengjiafu Geng
Background: Facial nerve injury is a common complication after acoustic neuroma surgery, and there is currently a lack of clear evidence-based evidence. We conducted this systematic review and meta-an...

Late-onset central hypoventilation caused by posterior inferior cerebellar arterial infarction [2025] - 364KB
by Jong-Gyu Baek, Doo Hyuk Kwon
Central hypoventilation syndrome (CHS) is a rare condition caused by damage to the brainstem’s respiratory centers, often following stroke. We report a case of a 65-year-old woman with a lateral med...