These patients also frequently presented with signs of sensory neuropathy affecting the distal extremities. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Excitement

  This case showed the decreased amplitude of soleus H-reflex after the 15-minute vibration therapy, suggesting that α-motor neuron excitability was suppressed. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  "In sum, then, despite the formal legal and institutional infrastructure, 'postwar democracy' as defined and practiced by Japanese citizens and exemplified by responses to Minamata disease incident has remained quite ad hoc: it is creative, exciting, [en.wikiquote.org]

• Motor Symptoms

  Less severe lesions, believed to be responsible for the motor symptoms of Minamata patients, were often found in the precentral, postcentral, and lateral temporal cortices. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Babinski Sign

  The increased deep tendon reflexes had diminished and markedly positive Babinski's sign had also decreased to slightly positive on both sides. This method is so simple that patients can treat themselves at home. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Postural Instability

  In conclusion, the patients with fetal-type Minamata disease of our study showed a larger tremor of low frequency at less than 6 Hz and postural instability. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Hand Tremor

  Computerized hand tremor and postural sway tests with spectral analysis were conducted for 24 of them and in matched control subjects to examine the pathophysiological feature of neuromotor function. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The authors present a novel treatment for spasticity using a hand-held vibration massager. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Treatment for Minamata Disease Treatment may vary depending on severity of the condition and the symptoms present. [medindia.net]

Treatment Of The Minamata Disease The treatment for Minamata disease may vary depending on the extent of the condition and the symptoms present. However, there are certain procedures taken when treating the disease. [worldatlas.com]

This report reviews the history, clinical features, pathology, epidemiology, metal analysis, experiments, and sociolegal aspects of congenital Minamata disease. Many victims are still alive and their present conditions are reviewed. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

It makes no reference to the Health Canada data, but does recommend epidemiological studies. No such studies have been carried out. [ammsa.com]

Computerized hand tremor and postural sway tests with spectral analysis were conducted for 24 of them and in matched control subjects to examine the pathophysiological feature of neuromotor function. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The disease is a preventable one and precautionary steps through more stringent environmental policies are currently under way. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Prevention of poisoning and environmental codes prohibiting pollution will be imperative to prevent any further catastrophes from occurring. Introduction and background section completed by Ashiya Hamirani [minamatadisease.weebly.com]

[…] treaty to prevent mercury pollution, one of the organizers of her trip said Wednesday. [japantimes.co.jp]

Chelating agents prevent heavy metals like mercury from binding with body tissue, by reacting with and binding with it themselves. [medindia.net]

Today, whether or not a patient is afflicted by Minamata disease is certified by either governors of prefectures concerned or the national government in accordance with the Law Concerning Compensation and Prevention of Pollution-related Health Damage. [nimd.go.jp]