A5034014321- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Bone and Joint Diseases
- Histiocytic Disorders and Treatments
- Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments
- Eosinophilic Disorders and Syndromes
- Vascular Malformations and Hemangiomas
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Genetic Neurodegenerative Diseases
- CNS Lymphoma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Parvovirus B19 Infection Studies
- Moyamoya disease diagnosis and treatment
- Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy
- Adrenal Hormones and Disorders
- Growth Hormone and Insulin-like Growth Factors
- Drug-Induced Ocular Toxicity
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques
- Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Toxoplasma gondii Research Studies
- Autoimmune Neurological Disorders and Treatments
- Cerebrovascular and genetic disorders
- IgG4-Related and Inflammatory Diseases
- Coronary Artery Anomalies
- Neurological Complications and Syndromes
Universidade Federal do Ceará
2020-2022
Hospital Universitário Walter Cantídio
2020-2022
The prevalence of Parkinson's disease (PD) tends to increase worldwide in the coming decades. Thus, incidence falls is likely increase, with a relevant burden on health care system.The objective this study was evaluate clinical factors and drug use associated PD patients.We conducted cross-sectional at Movement Disorders outpatient clinic tertiary hospital Northeast Brazil. We performed structured interviews collect sociodemographic data. Functional capacity assessed using Schwab England...
Headache is the most common neurological symptom in COVID-19, reported 6.5 to 34% of patients. Few studies have analyzed its characteristics, and some them included cases without laboratory confirmation or only critical We aimed analyze clinical characteristics COVID-19 associated headache laboratory-confirmed cases. conducted a retrospective evaluation patients with symptoms. Patients who answered an interview about characteristics. Twenty-four completed interview. Mean age was 53.8...
Introduction Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder in Brazil. Physical activity a complementary intervention managing inherent declines associated with like strength, balance, gait, and functionality benefit health-related outcomes. Here, we report PARK-BAND Study protocol, which aims to investigate potential benefits of power training using elastic devices participants PD. Our will be provided patients PD bands tubes. Therefore, used term Park from...
Abstract Background Erdheim–Chester disease (ECD) is a non-Langerhans histiocytosis that results in multi-organ involving the skin, bones, lungs and kidneys. Central nervous system (CNS) involvement occurs about 50 % of patients, diabetes insipidus, visual disturbances, cerebellar ataxia are most frequent neurological signs. We report case Erdheim-Chester with central form enhancing intracranial mass lesions massive edema. Case presentation The patient presented vertigo, ataxia,...
Abstract Background The term “Tolosa-Hunt syndrome” (THS) has been used to refer painful ophthalmoplegia associated with nonspecific inflammation of the cavernous sinus and many processes can result in a similar clinical picture, including infectious, inflammatory neoplastic diseases. Rosai-Dorfman disease (RDD) is lymphoproliferative disorder that rarely affects central nervous system. We report case isolated CNS involving presenting as syndrome”. Case presentation Our patient presented...
A 21-year-old man developed progressive and bilateral lower limb numbness, gait impairment urinary incontinence over 10 days. He had received intrathecal methotrexate 20 days previously for acute lymphoblastic B-cell leukaemia, following 7 months of systemic chemotherapy. MR scan the spinal cord showed symmetric extensive T2/fluid attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR) increased signal involving dorsal columns in thoracic cord. His serum folate concentration was at end normal range. We...
Anti-GAD ataxia is one of the most common forms immune-mediated cerebellar ataxias. Many neurological syndromes have been reported in association with anti-GAD. Ophthalmoparesis has described stiff person syndrome. We report a case anti-GAD presenting initially isolated ophthalmoplegia and showing complete resolution after immunotherapy. A 26-year-old male patient presented ophthalmoparesis characterized by tonic upwards deviation right eye. In following month, he developed progressive...
Apresentação do caso: Paciente com queixa de dispneia e cefaleia occipital à flexão pescoço diagnosticada luxação atlantoaxialsecundária a AR. Encaminhada para artrodese cervical, sendo realizado posicionamento não usual técnica cirúrgica Harms.Discussão: Afecção coluna cervical é um achado incomum em pacientes artrite reumatoide, mas que ainda apresentasubdiagnóstico importante, podendo cursar compressão estruturas e, assim, gerar os sintomas. Técnica visauma melhor visualização...
Abstract Background Turner syndrome (TS) is a rare condition associated with completely or partially missing X chromosome that affects 1 in 2500 girls. TS increases the risk of autoimmune diseases, including Graves’ disease (GD). Moyamoya cerebral arteriopathy unknown etiology characterized by progressive bilateral stenosis internal carotid artery and its branches. Both GD have been Moyamoya. Type 2 spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA2) an autosomal dominant cerebellar caused CAG repeat expansion...