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5 articles for “Ataxia”
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Late Onset Ataxia: A Case Report
Abstract: 57-year-old man with no prior history of any illness presented with subacute onset of gradually progressive gait ataxia, upper limb incoordination and speech issues. There was history suggestive of orthostatic hypotension and erectile dysfunction. On examination, there was normal cognition with gaze evoked nystagmus, scanning speech and limb incoordination in the form of past pointing, dysdiadochokinesia, and tandem walking abnormality suggestive of pan cerebellar involvement. The patient was evaluated with …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 16–20 Read article
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Toxic Effects and Ld50 Study of Ethanolic Leaf Extract of Nerium oleander Against Albino Rats
Abstract: Nerium oleander, kaner in hindi is a medium sized ornamental shrub plant. It is found worldwide and categorized in apocynaceae family. It has dark green, leathery, thick and lanceolate leaves which are arranged opposite or in whorls of three to five. It can tolerate drought and high temperature. Because of its shrubby nature it is grown along the highways to protect drivers from the high beam light of the vehicles …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 42–45 Read article
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Severe Myoclonic Epilepsy with Crouch Gait in a 10-year-old Male Child: Single Case Report Study
Abstract: The aim of the present study was to characterize changes in gait dysfunction by patients with severe myoclonic epilepsy (SME). Case description with a 10-year-old male child presented with crouch gait, with signs of pyramidal tract involvement, ataxia, and seizures for 10 years duration. The child, born to non-consanguineously married parents presented with seizures. Birth history was normal; based on the history and examination, a clinical diagnosis of epileptic syndrome …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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A Rare Case Report on Familial Dysautonomia (Familial Dysautonomia)
Abstract: Familial dysautonomia (FD) is a genetic disorder of neurodevelopment within classification of both hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathies, each caused by a different genetic error. IKBKAP gene is responsible for the genetic error in FD. The maintenance and development of neurons occur because there is neuropathological and clinical progression. Pathological alterations consist of decreased unmyelinated and small-fiber neurons. The clinical features reflect involvement of both sensory and autonomic neurons. Sensory …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 15–18 Read article
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Review on Functional and Histological Effect of Lead on the Central Nervous System
Abstract: Environmental and occupational exposure to a large number of chemicals occurs at various stages throughout human life. The nervous system is the organ that appears to be the most sensitive and chief target for lead-induced toxicity in comparison to other organs. Lead is also found in lead-glazed ceramics, and food is eaten or stored in containers painted with lead-based paint or lead-containing glaze may contain significant amounts of lead. Lead …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 29–33 Read article