Novel drugs are available now for treating and preventing migraine attacks. Those new drugs have a special strategy to treat migraine by modifying the signaling of calcitonin gene- related peptide (CGRP) which is a strong neuropeptide released from the nerves. Monoclonal antibodi...
Aims: To determine the accuracy of the Filipino version of the Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument (MNSI) in detecting distal symmetric peripheral neuropathy (DSPN) among diabetic patients, by comparing it to electromyography-nerve conduction velocity (EMG-NCV) as a gold sta...
The presented clinical case describes a rare occurrence of progressive palsy with a tiger-eye effect on MRI. The issues of the workup and differential diagnosis were discussed. There was an argument that along with other MRI criteria for the diagnosis of Progressive Supranuclear...
There are a vast number of different types of brief neurological screening tests. Many clinicians are not aware of the vast number of scales and tests and some clinicians have specific realms that they want to investigate. This paper will cursorily review a number of these papers...
Background: The association between serum Prolactin (PRL) levels and disease activity in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) remains debated. Studies regarding the role of PRL in the immunology of MS (regardless of gender) have had conflicting results. Objective: This study aimed to compare...
Pseudotumoral acute hemi-cerebellitis is an inflammatory condition, a self-limited disease with good prognosis, which does not need treatment in most of the cases. It is very rare worldwide, and few cases have described it before. It has a unique presentation and a characteristic...
Aims: This study is part of a series aiming to evaluate the computational complexity used by the human brain while perceptually judging a logic proposition. Methods: In the present article we report a psychophysical study in which the hypothesis that efficiency and efficacy of th...
Aims: The article is devoted to the problem of complications of pulse therapy and long-term use of corticosteroids in patients with multiple sclerosis. Presentation of Case: There was described a case of aseptic necrosis of the femoral and humeral heads in a patient suffering fro...
Background: Stroke is the second most common cause of mortality worldwide and in the Philippines. Intravenous Recombinant Tissue Plasminogen activator(R-TPA), which is provided for free in selected government hospitals, lyses cerebral arterial and venous thrombosis. It is given w...
Introduction: Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a devastating condition that creates unique challenges to affected persons and family because of its inherent physical and psychosocial consequences. In spite of these consequences, little efforts have been made by African researchers to...
Indiscriminate consumption of herbs or medicinal plants is said to be harmful without caution. Overtime, the effects of consumption of many of these plants on the brain have remained mysterious. Ocimumgratissimum (scent leaf) is one of such numerous herbs commonly used in Nigeria...
Aim: To ascertain the comparative efficacy of Bobath and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation in retraining of balance and functional independence in the activities of daily living. Study Design: Pre-post experimental design. Place and Duration: The study took place at the U...
Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the levels of enzymes and ornithine involved in the synthesis of polyamines in patients with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease and to see their positive or negative effects on the modulation of the immune system. Methods: Thi...
Background: Stroke severity may intensify with cognitive impairments (CI), and impede functional recovery. Therefore proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) and task specific balance training (TSBT) was an exercise intervention package for stroke survivors with and withou...
Although the Bender Gestalt has a long history of use in psychological and neurological assessment, evaluation and screening, it’s recent revision has received less attention. This paper provides a cursory overview of the revised Bender Gestalt, discusses the revisions, and prove...