Presentation
The neurotoxic element aluminium is present in high concentrations in the brain in several human neurological disorders, including Alzheimer's disease. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Neurodegenerative disorders can present at any age, with manifestations varying with the age of presentation. Tables 1 and 2 provide some of the clinical and laboratory features that may be seen in a neonate or child who has a progressive disorder. [pedsinreview.aappublications.org]
The Burton Experience has been that actual incidence appears to be closer to 20-40% of those presenting with back pain problems. [burtonreport.com]
In general, the less severe the disease, the later it will present. Symptoms vary based on the specific disorder, but newborns may present with the following : 1. [pedclerk.bsd.uchicago.edu]
Neurologic
-
Cognitive Impairment
Stage 3 – Executive dysfunction, such as impaired ability to organize thoughts and make decisions, and cognitive impairment. Stage 4 – Dementia, difficulty finding words and aggression. [cbc.ca]
impairment, so stated G31.85 Corticobasal degeneration G31.89 Other specified degenerative diseases of nervous system G31.9 Degenerative disease of nervous system, unspecified G32 Other degenerative disorders of nervous system in diseases classified [icd10data.com]
Moreover, Cambridge neuropsychologists also invented a cognitive test that predicts the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease in patients with mild cognitive impairment. [neuroscience.cam.ac.uk]
Mitochondrial disorders, cognitive impairment and dementia. J Neurol Sci 2009;283:143–148. PubMed CrossRef Google Scholar 118. Finsterer J. Inherited mitochondrial neuropathies. J Neurol Sci 2011;304:9–16. PubMed CrossRef Google Scholar 119. [doi.org]
-
Abnormal Reflex
Signs & Symptoms Signs and symptoms of many degenerative disorders of the spine include pain in the back or neck and in the arms or legs, numbness, tingling, weakness, paralysis, muscle wasting, and abnormal reflexes. [orthoneuro.com]
Signs and symptoms include difficulty walking, sensory disturbances, lack of motor coordination and abnormal reflexes in the limbs. (NCIt) Hemiballismus : violent, flailing movements of a limb. [richardsonthebrain.com]
Workup
Diagnostic Workup Examination must first address possible radicular pain to the shoulder that actually originates from the cervical spine. [clinicaladvisor.com]
[…] present with chronic respiratory muscle weakness should have a thorough evaluation to rule out ALS, as the onset of these symptoms are found in about 3% of ALS patients.[ 235 ] Diagnostic tests There is no single or absolute test for ALS, but an extensive workup [dx.doi.org]
Treatment
Treatment for polymyositis With several years of treatment, it may be possible for the symptoms of polymyositis to be significantly reduced or eliminated. [muirortho.com]
(Also called nonoperative treatments.) Surgical treatments: Surgical treatment is necessary to treat compression that causes myelopathy and certain cases of radiculopathy. [columbianeurosurgery.org]
Download Brochure Learn about our treatment process Dr. Lemmo's treatments are quite remarkable. The world needs to know what Dr. Lemmo can do. It really does, because without drugs he's been able to basically put me back on my feet. [drlemmobraincentre.com]
New treatments, especially those which might help neurons repair their damaged axons, are still being developed. [en.wikiversity.org]
Treatment Treatment of degenerative disorders depends on the specific disorder, but often patients benefit from conservative therapy, rest, and physical therapy. [orthoneuro.com]
Prognosis
Treatment and Prognosis Therapies for most lysosomal storage diseases are limited. In the past, treatment has focused on supportive care and symptomatic management. [pedclerk.bsd.uchicago.edu]
Cytochrome C oxidase-negative muscle fibers 0003688 Decreased liver function Liver dysfunction 0001410 Exercise intolerance Decreased ability to exercise Inability to exercise [4] Treatment generally does not reverse any damage that has already occurred. [3] Prognosis [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]
Estimated 196 million people with AMD worldwide 2040 Estimated 288 million people with AMD worldwide THE MARKET FOR RETINAL DISEASE THERAPIES Within the family of “retinal degenerations” there are multiple known diseases which differ in their pathology, prognosis [nano-retina.com]
The long-term outlook ( prognosis ) for people with Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) varies by subtype. The vascular type is typically the most severe form of EDS and is often associated with a shortened lifespan. [web.archive.org]
Etiology
Another major theme in the research on etiology of HD is the disturbance of cell metabolism. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
In specific reference to JDD its primary etiology appears to be that of failure of normal spine development early in the fetal process of differentiation. [burtonreport.com]
However, we are still left with a large number of progressive diseases of unknown etiology, and their classification is based on pathologic and clinical findings. [dartmouth.edu]
There are a wide range of medical interventions required for CF patients (summarized in Table 1 ) which have to be tailored to the individual patient and which depend on their specific symptoms, disease etiology, age and general health. [doi.org]
Epidemiology
Depression and anxiety in individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Epidemiology and management. CNS Drugs. 2007. 21: 279-91 157. Kurtzke JF. Epidemiology of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Adv Neurol. 1982. 36: 281-302 158. [dx.doi.org]
Frontotemporal lobar degeneration: epidemiology, pathology, diagnosis and management. CNS Drugs 2012 ; 26 : 841 -70. Vercelletto M, Boutoleau-Bretonnière C, Volteau C, Puel M, Auriacombe S, Sarazin M, et al. [doi.org]
Epidemiologic and a few prospective studies suggest that there may be some element of inflammation in the condition and some have suggested excess oxidation as a contributing factor. [dartmouth.edu]
EPIDEMIOLOGY • The incidence of MND is approximately 1–5 out • • • • of 100,000 people. Men have a slightly higher incidence rate than women. Mostly presents in 4th or 5th decade. Cases under the age of 50 years are called "young onset MND“. [slideshare.net]
Pathophysiology
Determining whether schizophrenia is a neurodegenerative illness with progressive structural changes in the brain after debut of the illness, or a neurodevelopmental disorder starting in early life, is of significant importance for understanding the pathophysiology [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Risk Management » Volume 11 Review Isabel S Bazan, Wassim H Fares Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA Abstract: Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a hemodynamic and pathophysiologic [doi.org]
Prevention
Because of the progression of neurologic deficit he required prompt surgical discectomies followed by a preventive spine program. [burtonreport.com]
People suffering a degenerative disease typically develop physical and mental problems that prevent them from taking proper care of themselves and their surroundings. [allhandshomecare.com]
Learn ways that tremor used to prevent a man from certain activities until DBS improved his daily life. New research suggests that language tests could aid early diagnosis of debilitating dementia. [brainfacts.org]
Keywords: SSPE, progressive, vaccine, preventable This work is published and licensed by Dove Medical Press Limited. [doi.org]