Development and psychometric evaluation of a progressive neurological disease quality of life questionnaire (PNDQoL)
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DOI: 10.1007/s12144-021-02183-8
Abstract: The objective of this study was the development and psychometric evaluation of the quality of life questionnaire for patients with progressive neurological diseases in the advanced stage of the disease. The study comprised 333 patients… read more here.
Keywords: disease; questionnaire; development psychometric; progressive neurological ... See more keywords
A novel case of MSTO1 gene related congenital muscular dystrophy with progressive neurological involvement
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DOI: 10.1016/j.nmd.2019.03.011
Abstract: Recessive mutations in the MSTO1 gene, encoding for a mitochondrial distribution and morphology regulator, have been recently described in a very limited number of patients with multisystem involvement, mostly characterized by myopathy or dystrophy, cerebellar… read more here.
Keywords: msto1 gene; muscular dystrophy; dystrophy; progressive neurological ... See more keywords
Chronic relapsing ascending myelopathy: a treatable progressive neurological syndrome following traumatic spinal cord injury
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DOI: 10.1080/02688697.2022.2102146
Abstract: Abstract Background We describe a novel progressive neurological syndrome complicating traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI). Based on clinical and radiological features, we propose the term ‘Chronic Relapsing Ascending Myelopathy’ (CRAM). We distinguish between the previously… read more here.
Keywords: cord; traumatic spinal; progressive neurological; neurological syndrome ... See more keywords
Neuropalliative care for progressive neurological diseases: A scoping review on models of care and priorities for future research.
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DOI: 10.1177/02692163231175696
Abstract: BACKGROUND Neuropalliative care is a newly-defined subspeciality bringing specific aspects of fields of neurology and palliative care together to better meet the complex care needs of people with progressive neurological diseases. Examining these needs would… read more here.
Keywords: progressive neurological; future research; care; neurological diseases ... See more keywords
Planning for an uncertain future in progressive neurological disease: a qualitative study of patient and family decision-making with a focus on eating and drinking
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DOI: 10.1186/s12883-018-1112-6
Abstract: BackgroundDysphagia and other eating and drinking difficulties are common in progressive neurological diseases. Mealtimes can become a major source of difficulty and anxiety for patients and their families. Decisions about eating, drinking and care can… read more here.
Keywords: eating drinking; family members; disease; patients family ... See more keywords
Advance care planning in progressive neurological diseases: lessons from ALS
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DOI: 10.1186/s12904-019-0433-6
Abstract: BackgroundThere is increasing awareness of the need for an integrated palliative care approach in chronic progressive neurological diseases. Advance care planning (ACP) is an integral part of this approach. As a systematically organized and ongoing… read more here.
Keywords: chronic progressive; care planning; neurological diseases; progressive neurological ... See more keywords
Transgenic Monkey Model of the Polyglutamine Diseases Recapitulating Progressive Neurological Symptoms
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DOI: 10.1523/eneuro.0250-16.2017
Abstract: Abstract Age-associated neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and the polyglutamine (polyQ) diseases, are becoming prevalent as a consequence of elongation of the human lifespan. Although various rodent models have been developed to… read more here.
Keywords: neurological symptoms; polyglutamine; disease; model ... See more keywords
Airway Obstruction Caused by Mucinous Material Adherent to the Epiglottis in a Patient with a Progressive Neurological Disorder: An Unusual Case of a Condition Mimicking Acquired Laryngomalacia
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DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.2268-18
Abstract: We herein report the successful management of a condition mimicking acquired laryngomalacia using conservative methods in an elderly man with a progressive neurological disorder. The patient developed stridor and was transferred to the intensive-care unit.… read more here.
Keywords: acquired laryngomalacia; mimicking acquired; condition mimicking; material ... See more keywords