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OBJECTIVE
This study aimed to investigate the role of muscle pain in post-stroke pain syndromes.
METHODS
This cross-sectional-designed study enrolled 145 stroke patients at three different stroke duration periods (≤3 mos, 3 mos to 1 yr, and >1 yr) receiving inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation
OBJECTIVE
Body weight support (BWS) and speed-dependent training protocols have each been used for poststroke gait training, but neither approach has been tested in the context of sit-to-stand (STS) training. This study evaluated the feasibility and outcomes of speed-dependent BWS STS training for 2
A synchronized system of EMG and jaw motion tracking device was used to observe some chewing parameters of jaw elevator muscles in 15 patients with temporomandibular joint and muscle pain dysfunction syndrome (TMJ) and 15 normal subjects. Duration of tooth contact (DTC), duration of muscle
To study prospectively the effects of a brief febrile viral infection on parameters of muscle and circulatory function, seven volunteers were inoculated with sandfly fever virus and two control subjects with sterile saline. During but not after fever, decreased isometric and dynamic strength and
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To describe some of the most severe features of eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome (EMS) and identify potential prognostic indicators.
METHODS
Systematic review of data from initial case reports and from followup supplemental death report forms forwarded to the national surveillance system
BACKGROUND
Statins (3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase inhibitors) are widely used for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia and coronary heart disease and for the prevention of stroke. There have been various adverse effects, most commonly affecting muscle and ranging from myalgia to
BACKGROUND
Evidence-based practice promotes patient-centered care, yet the majority of rehabilitative research fails to take patient perspectives into consideration. Qualitative research provides a unique opportunity for patients to express opinions and provide valuable insight on intervention
OBJECTIVE
A case of acute stroke in a patient who was receiving high-dose intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) for dermatomyositis is reported.
CONCLUSIONS
A 43-year-old woman presented with overwhelming proximal weakness and myalgias, swelling in her hands, facial and knee rash, generalized fatigue,
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To study the efficacy and safety of botulinum toxin type A (BtxA) in the treatment of upper limb muscle spasticity, caused by stroke.
METHODS
This was a randomized, controlled trial. Patients received either placebo injections or a total of 1000 IU of BtxA (Dysport) into five muscles of
OBJECTIVE
Use of high-dose statin therapy (HDST) in patients with stroke became standard clinical practice after the Stroke Prevention by Aggressive Reduction in Cholesterol Levels (SPARCL) study, in which the mean age of the study population was approximately 63 years. Little data are available on
Microscopic polyangiitis (MPA) is a primary systemic vasculitis characterized by inflammation of small-sized vessels associated with the presence of anti-neutrophilic cytoplasmic antibodies. We report a case of a 39-year-old female diagnosed with microscopic polyangiitis as an incidental finding who
BACKGROUND
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) modulates central neuropathic pain in some patients after stroke, but the mechanisms of action are uncertain.
OBJECTIVE
. The authors used diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) and functional MRI (fMRI) to evaluate the integrity of the
BACKGROUND
Stroke has been the leading causes of death worldwide. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been used for stoke patients for thousands of years. This study aimed to investigate TCM usage and prescription patterns in stroke patients in Taiwan.
METHODS
We analyzed a random sample of one
OBJECTIVE
The intention-to-treat analysis of data from the placebo-controlled Stroke Prevention by Aggressive Reduction in Cholesterol Levels (SPARCL) trial found 80 mg atorvastatin per day reduced the risk of stroke and major coronary events in patients with recent stroke or transient ischemic