by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Friday, August 16, 2024 | Neurology
One hundred and seventeen years after Alzheimer described the condition that bears his name, the first treatments have been identified which appear to modify its course.1 2 These treatments are monoclonal antibodies which clear one of the presumed pathogenic proteins...
by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Wednesday, July 31, 2024 | Neurology
Purpose of review Inherited peripheral neuropathies can be divided into those diseases in which peripheral neuropathy is the sole or main feature of the disease (Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease) and those in which peripheral neuropathy is just one feature of a more...
by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Thursday, July 25, 2024 | Neurology
Purpose of review Leprosy is still an important cause of neuropathy. Late diagnosis is associated with development of severe nerve impairment. Recent findings early diagnosis and early treatment is essential in order to avoid disability and disease transmission....
by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Wednesday, July 24, 2024 | Neurology
Purpose of review Vasculitis as a pathomechanism for neuropathy can be isolated to the peripheral nervous system, a part of a systemic autoimmune condition or a component of another syndrome. This review aims to discuss the broad range of diagnoses in which vasculitic...
by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Monday, June 17, 2024 | Neurology
Background Anti-aquaporin-4 antibody-positive neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (AQP4Ab+NMOSD) is an inflammatory disorder of the central nervous system with relapse-dependent progression. Few studies have reported the effects of prednisolone and biologics on...
