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3 Aug 2021

Human Spinal Cord-like Organoids to Model C9orf72 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Test New Therapies In Vitro

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is an incurable neurodegenerative disease. Underlying genetic pathomechanisms include the C9orf72…
Congress Interview: Riccardo Soffietti
1 Mins
3 Aug 2021

EAN Interview - Riccardo Soffietti

Was there a particular event or person that encouraged you to pursue a career in neurology? I was attracted early on…
EMJ Neurology 9.1 2021 Feature Image
2 Mins
3 Aug 2021

Relevance of Neurite Orientation and Dispersion Density Imaging to Characterise Microstructural Abnormalities of Multiple Sclerosis Cortex and Cortical Lesions In Vivo: A 3T Study

Pathology has shown that cortical abnormalities are extensive in multiple sclerosis (MS),1 whereas recent MRI studies have demonstrated…
EMJ Neurology 9.1 2021 Feature Image
5 Mins
3 Aug 2021

A Case Report: Internal Carotid Artery Dissection Presenting as Hoarseness Secondary to Vocal Cord Palsy

Vocal cord paralysis or weakness can be a symptom of malignancy, caused by viral infection, iatrogenic, a result of trauma, idiopathic…
EMJ Neurology 9.1 2021 Feature Image
1 Mins
3 Aug 2021

Magnetic Resonance T2-relaxation Time as an Indirect Measure of Brain Water Content and Disease Activity in Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorders

Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders (NMOSD) are a group of conditions affecting the central nervous system.1 Most patients present…
EMJ Neurology 9.1 2021 Feature Image
2 Mins
3 Aug 2021

Long-term Safety Outcomes with Inebilizumab Treatment in Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder: The N-MOmentum Trial

Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is a severe autoimmune disease characterised by recurrent inflammation of the optic nerve…
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4 Mins
3 Aug 2021

Turner Syndrome and Craniosynostosis: An Unusual Combination

Turner syndrome (TS) is one of the most frequent chromosomal aberrations, caused by the partial or complete loss of one X chromosome…
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1 Mins
3 Aug 2021

Resting State Functional Connectivity Changes of the Pons in Patients with Migraine: A Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Study

Previous studies support a pivotal role of the pons during the pain phase of a migraine attack.1-3 An altered activation of the pons during…
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5 Mins
3 Aug 2021

A Case of Subacute Combined Degeneration as a Manifestation of Pernicious Anaemia

The patient was admitted to the hospital for further study of the neurological changes, treatment of serious anaemia…
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7 Mins
3 Aug 2021

Successful Management of Parsonage–Turner Syndrome with Steroids in the Post-acute Weakness Phase: A Case Report

Parsonage–Turner Syndrome (PTS) is a rare disease of the brachial plexus of unclear aetiology. The authors present a case of PTS with a rare combination of unilateral brachial plexus, phrenic nerve, and recurrent laryngeal nerve injuries.