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    Clinicoradiological Evaluation of Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension

    By Praveen Kumar Yadav, Ashwini Kumar Panda

    Abstract: Idiopathic intracranial hypertension refers to elevated intracranial pressure when there is no detectable space-occupying lesion. Individuals with idiopathic intracranial hypertension commonly exhibit classic indications of increased intracranial pressure, including headaches, nausea, neck discomfort, double vision, temporary visual obscurity, and swelling of the optic nerve head (papilledema). Typical magnetic resonance imaging findings include empty sella, optic nerve tortuousity, globe flattening, and transverse sinus stenosis. All patients from July 2021 to June …

    Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 40–45 Read article

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    Neurological Manifestations of COVID 19 infection-An Update

    By Praveen Kumar Yadav

    Abstract: AbstractThis article focuses on the neurological disorders related to Covid 19 infection based on studies reported from china, Italy and other countries. The virus attaches to the Angiotensin Converting enzyme Receptor which is widely distributed in the body including nervous system. Virus can effected the nervous system by direct neurotropic effects, Immune mediated damage or due to secondary involvement as a part of multi organ dysfunction. Covid 19 Infection is …

    Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 7–11 Read article

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    A Rare Cause of Parkinsonism—Manganese Toxicity

    By Praveen Kumar Yadav, Priyanka Roy

    Abstract: A 43-year-old male presented with six months history of gradual onset and progressive bradykinesia, tremors of upper limbs and walking difficulty in the form of imbalance and short shuffling gait. He also had slurring of speech with hypophonia. Neurological examination revealed slow broken saccades, rigidity with cogwheeling, bradykinesia and short shuffling, festinant gait. He had action and postural tremors of upper limbs. Pull test was positive. Thus, a diagnosis of …

    Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 29–32 Read article

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    Leukemia Presenting as Guillain-Barré Syndrome: A case Report

    By Praveen Kumar Yadav

    Abstract: This case report shows an extremely rare initial manifestation of Leukemia in which patient presents with GBS like clinical pattern. A young lady presents with few days’ history of ascending areflexic quadriparesis with cranial nerve and respiratory involvement. On investigation, she was detected to have Acute Leukemia as the underlying cause. Thus, this case highlights the importance of ruling out haematological malignancies in case of Atypical GBS. Keywords: Leukemia, Guillain-Barré …

    Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 27–29 Read article

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    Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis: A Rare Presenting Manifestation of Thyrotoxicosis

    By Praveen Kumar Yadav

    Abstract: Thyrotoxicosis may be related to hypokalemic periodic paralysis in young asian males. Periodic paralysis related to hypokalemia as the initial manifestation without any clinical signs and symptoms of thyrotoxicosis is exceedingly rare. Our patient is a 25-year-old male who presented with quadriparesis with respiratory distress when he woke up in the morning. There was history of high carbohydrate intake one day prior. On examination he had single breath count of …

    Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 17–19 Read article

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    An Emerging Cause of Treatable Encephalitis: A Case of Anti-NMDA receptor (NMDAR) Encephalitis

    By Praveen Kumar Yadav, Dipanwita Sen

    Abstract: Anti-NMDA Receptor encephalitis is the most common type of autoimmune limbic encephalitis known. It is characterised by sub-acute onset of psychiatric symptoms along with refractory epilepsy, orofacial and limb dyskinesia and dysautonomia. High clinical suspicion and appropriate antibody testing in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and serum is required for early diagnosis and initiation of immunotherapy. Delay in treatment may lead to significant permanent neuro-deficits as well as mortality. Here, we present …

    Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 8–11 Read article

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