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Brain abscess: A narrative review
Background Brain abscess is a severe focal infection of the central nervous system (CNS) with an annual incidence of up to 8% in developing countries. This article aims to present a comprehensive review of the […]
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Deep brain stimulation in neurological diseases and other pathologies
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical procedure used to treat various neurological pathologies, being its greatest use in movement disorders. The FDA first approved deep brain stimulation in 1997 to treat essential tremor, in […]
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Can COVID-19 pandemic worsen previous neurological/psychiatric diseases?
Introduction The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has been affecting the world since January 2020. Although its pathogenesis is primarily directed to the respiratory tract, other organs may be affected, including the nervous system. It has also been […]
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Real-world data on the effectiveness and safety of teriflunomide in patients with relapsing–remitting multiple sclerosis: The EFFECT study
Introduction The objective of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of teriflunomide in relapsing–remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) patients treated in a real-world setting. Methods This retrospective study was conducted at neurology […]
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Genetic characterization of Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophies and Pompe Disease in a large Argentine cohort
Introduction The Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophies (LGMD) are a heterogeneous group of genetically inherited myopathies characterized by progressive weakness of the limb-girdle muscles. Pompe disease (PD) is a treatable lysosomal storage disorder with overlapping clinical […]
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Knowledge about ischaemic stroke in a school community in Bogota, Colombia
Introduction The benefit of preventive measures and of acute treatment for ischaemic stroke relies on knowledge of the disease among the general population. The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge of ischaemic […]