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[Treatment of sequelae due to surgical treatment of cervical and skull base paragangliomas]

Authors: Jaume Bauzá G, Tomás Barberán M, Sarría Echegaray P, Epprecht González P,
The most common sequelae in the treatment of head and neck chemodectomas are cranial nerve lesions; of these, the most frequently affected are the trigeminal, facial, glossopharyngeal, vagus and hypoglossus nerves. The lesions of the lower cranial nerves (IX, X, XI and XII) affect the oral and pharyngeal phases of swallowing and frequently lead to aspiration. The frequency with which these nerves are affected varies according to several factors, being 30% in glomus vagale tumors and 20% in carotid tumors. If the V and VII cranial nerves are affected, defects in oral preparation, bolus transport and drooling may occur. Lesions of the XI and X cranial nerves are associated with de…

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Autism Song ‘Open Every Door’ re-released for Autism Sunday 2009

Media Eye Music in London have re-released the song for autism ‘Open Every Door’ sung by the Asian superstar Gresha Schuilling and written by singer/songwriter Nimal Mendis for Autism Sunday – the International Day of Prayer for Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome on Sunday 8th February 2009. (Source: Huliq Health News)

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Regulation of galactose-1-phosphate uridyltransferase gene expression

Abstract  Analysis of both the human and rat galactose-1-phosphate uridyltransferase (GALT) genes reveal 5 regulatory consensus sequences suggestive of a housekeeping gene. This is in accord with the finding of GALT activity in all tissues. However the complications seen in galactosemia, in particular ovarian dysfunction and verbal dyspraxia, suggest organ-specific sensitivity to lack of GALT activity. Analysis of steady-state GALT mRNA and specific activity levels in adult rat organs reveals a marked difference between organs that correlates with the degree of organ dysfunction in humans with galactosemia. The organ variation in GALT mRNA and activity thus appears to be due to genetic regulation. Discernment of the pathophysiologic basis for the organ-specific complications requ...

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Verbal dyspraxia in children with galactosemia

Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/BF02143795Authors Donald Nelson, Oregon Health Sciences University 97207 Portland OR USA Journal European Journal of PediatricsOnline ISSN 1432-1076Print ISSN 0340-6199 Journal Volume Volume 154 Journal Issue Volume 154, Supplement 2 / February, 1995 (Source: European Journal of Pediatrics)

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Intravenous dexmedetomidine as an adjunct for labor analgesia and cesarean delivery anesthesia in a parturient with a tethered spinal cord.

Authors: Palanisamy A, Klickovich RJ, Ramsay M, Ouyang DW, Tsen LC
For parturients desiring labor analgesia who have contraindications to neuraxial techniques, intravenous opioid-based patient-controlled analgesia (IVPCA) offers a reasonable alternative, although incomplete analgesia and maternal and neonatal respiratory depression can occur. Dexmedetomidine, a highly selective alpha(2) agonist with negligible placental transfer, may be a valuable adjunct to IVPCA by providing additional analgesia without the respiratory depression associated with increasing opioid usage. The successful use of a dexmedetomidine infusion as an adjunct to unsatisfactory fentanyl IVPCA is reported in a 31-year-old parturient with spina bifida occulta and a tethered spinal cord reaching L5-S1. Dexmedetomid…

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Gut health immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory functions of gut enzyme digested high protein micro-nutrient dietary supplement-Enprocal

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Our results indicate that Enprocal creates neither oxidative injury nor cytotoxicity, stimulates normal gut cell proliferation, up regulates immune cell activation. markers and may aid in the production of antibodies. Furthermore, through downregulation of proinflammatory cytokines, Enprocal appears to be beneficial in reducing the effects of chronic gut inflammatory diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Stimulation of normal human fetal intestinal cell proliferation without cell cytotoxicity indicates it may also be given as infant food particularly for premature babies. (Source: BMC Immunology)

 

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Umbilical Cord Protein Analysis Detects Early Onset Infection

Researchers have identified proteins associated with early onset neonatal sepsis (EONS), a stealthy bacterial infection linked to premature birth, illness and death. Using protein analysis, the researchers have found the biomarkers that can provide key information on how EONS develops. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)

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First Plastic Went After Babies; Now It’s Messing Up Science Itself

First plastics were found to be bad for babies; now it’s science at risk.

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Umbilical Cord Protein Analysis Detects Early Onset Infection

Yale School of Medicine researchers have identified proteins associated with early onset neonatal sepsis (EONS), a stealthy bacterial infection linked to premature birth, illness and death. Using protein analysis, the researchers have found the biomarkers that can provide key information on how EONS develops. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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Study Suggests Preemie, Autism Link

Title: Study Suggests Preemie, Autism Link
Category: Health News
Created: 1/30/2009
Last Editorial Review: 1/30/2009

Tags: Disability and special needs by American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
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