Common pathogenic mechanism in patients with dropped head syndrome caused by different mutations in the MYH7 gene.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2019.02.011
Abstract: Mutations in the MYH7 gene are the source of an allelic series of diseases, including various cardiomyopathies and skeletal myopathies that usually manifest in adulthood. We observed a 1.5 y.o. male patient with congenital weaknesses… read more here.
Keywords: mutations myh7; myh7 gene; dropped head; head syndrome ... See more keywords
Exploding head syndrome: clinical features, theories about etiology, and prevention strategies in a large international sample.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2020.05.043
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Exploding head syndrome (EHS) is a benign sensory parasomnia characterized by the perception of loud noises or a sense of explosion in the head. Few studies have assessed clinical features and little is known… read more here.
Keywords: exploding head; etiology; prevention strategies; head syndrome ... See more keywords
Dropped head syndrome: a rare adverse drug reaction identified in the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System and review of case reports in the literature.
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DOI: 10.1080/14740338.2022.2054986
Abstract: BACKGROUND Dropped head syndrome (DHS) is a relatively rare disease and its potential relationship with drug exposure has been postulated but is poorly understood. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS This retrospective study evaluated the adverse event… read more here.
Keywords: drug; dropped head; adverse event; case reports ... See more keywords
Associations between exploding head syndrome and measures of sleep quality and experiences, dissociation, and well-being
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DOI: 10.1093/sleep/zsy216
Abstract: Exploding head syndrome is a sensory parasomnia characterized by the perception of loud noises and/or a sense of explosion in the head that occurs when transitioning to or from sleep. Despite receiving little attention from… read more here.
Keywords: head; exploding head; associated exploding; study ... See more keywords
Testosterone Therapy for Dropped Head Syndrome: A Case Report.
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DOI: 10.1097/cnd.0000000000000372
Abstract: ABSTRACT Dropped head syndrome (DHS) is an impairment of neck extension resulting in a chin-on-chest deformity. DHS is rarely seen but a major hindrance to daily function in affected patients. DHS has been associated with… read more here.
Keywords: dropped head; head; head syndrome; case ... See more keywords
Late onset of dropped head syndrome following mantle radiation therapy for Hodgkin lymphoma
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2018-226822
Abstract: Dropped head syndrome (DHS) is a rare condition, characterised by weakness of the cervical paraspinal muscles with sagging of the head. It is usually seen in association with neurological disorders and rarely can follow radiotherapy.… read more here.
Keywords: late onset; hodgkin lymphoma; dropped head; onset dropped ... See more keywords
Dropped head syndrome as initial and predominant manifestation of inflammatory myopathy
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2019-233385
Abstract: Dropped head syndrome (DHS) is an uncommon clinical syndrome, which requires complex diagnostic evaluation. A variety of neuromuscular and neurodegenerative disease can produce weakness of head extensor muscles and consequently lead to head drop. Inflammatory… read more here.
Keywords: head; initial predominant; dropped head; head syndrome ... See more keywords
Characteristic symptoms and associated features of exploding head syndrome in undergraduates
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DOI: 10.1177/0333102417702128
Abstract: Background Exploding head syndrome (EHS) is characterized by loud noises or a sense of explosion in the head during sleep transitions. Though relatively common, little is known about its characteristic symptoms or associated features. Methods… read more here.
Keywords: head; exploding head; associated features; symptoms associated ... See more keywords
Dropped Head Syndrome: An Update on Etiology and Surgical Management.
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DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.rvw.19.00068
Abstract: » Dropped head syndrome is a group of disorders with diverse etiologies involving different anatomical components of the neck, ultimately resulting in a debilitating, flexible, anterior curvature of the cervical spine. » Causes of dropped… read more here.
Keywords: syndrome update; head syndrome; dropped head; etiology ... See more keywords
Drop Head Syndrome as a Rare Complication in Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
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DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.3626-19
Abstract: A 54-year-old woman developed drop head syndrome (DHS), Raynaud's phenomenon and creatine kinase (CK) elevation. She did not meet the international classification criteria of dermatomyositis/polymyositis, as we observed no muscle weakness, grasping pain or electromyography… read more here.
Keywords: mixed connective; connective tissue; drop head; head syndrome ... See more keywords
Surgical management of dropped head syndrome: A systematic review
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DOI: 10.25259/sni_456_2022
Abstract: Background: Dropped head syndrome (DHS) is uncommon and involves severe weakness of neck-extensor muscles resulting in a progressive reducible cervical kyphosis. The first-line management consists of medical treatment targeted at diagnosing underlying pathologies. However, the… read more here.
Keywords: dropped head; head syndrome; management; surgical management ... See more keywords