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3 articles for “Thyroid antibodies”
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Study of Thyroid Disease in Pregnancy: A Review
Abstract: Pregnancy-related thyroid conditions, the second most prevalent endocrine disorders following diabetes, demand effective management to mitigate adverse consequences for both mother and fetus. Thyroid disease is associated with obstetric and child development complications, necessitating consideration from clinical and scientific viewpoints. This review consolidates current knowledge on thyroid disease in pregnancy, encompassing management, physiological changes, pathological functions, diagnosis, and treatment. Physiological alterations include thyroid stimulation by hCG, placental expression of deiodinases, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 33–43 Read article
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A Rare Cause of Parkinsonism—Manganese Toxicity
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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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