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Coexistence of Neuromyelitis Optica and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Case Report.

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The occurrence of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and neuromyelitis optica (NMO) in a single patient is exceedingly rare. We report a case of a 54-year-old woman of East Asian descent with a prior diagnosis of ALS who developed an episode of unexplained hiccups and nausea and vomiting consistent

[Treatment of nausea and vomiting with 5HT3 receptor antagonists, steroids, antihistamines, anticholinergics, somatostatinantagonists, benzodiazepines and cannabinoids in palliative care patients : a systematic review].

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BACKGROUND Various recommendations exist for the treatment of nausea and vomiting in palliative care but only few studies and even less systematic reviews look into antiemetic therapy for patients receiving palliative care. OBJECTIVE This systematic review aims to analyze the current evidence for

[Treatment of nausea and vomiting with prokinetics and neuroleptics in palliative care patients : a review].

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BACKGROUND Many recommendations concerning the treatment of nausea and vomiting in palliative care patients exist but what is the evidence for this? Most studies dealing with this topic have focused on cancer patients under chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy or on patients with postoperative

Riluzole: a new agent for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

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OBJECTIVE To provide a comprehensive review of riluzole, including its mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, efficacy, and administration. A brief review of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is also included. METHODS A computerized search of the MEDLINE

Minimal weight loss related to a short fasting period causes superior mesenteric artery syndrome in a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: A case report

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Introduction: Superior mesenteric artery syndrome (SMAS) is rare cause of small bowel obstruction and is characterized by an extrinsic vascular compression of the duodenum. The most common cause of SMAS is known as rapid and significant

[Amyotrophyc lateral sclerosis; gastrointestinal complications in home enteral nutrition].

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OBJECTIVE To analyze the complications related to enteral nutritional support in patients with lateral amyotrophic sclerosis included in our home-based mechanical ventilation program (HMVP), with a special emphasis on gastrointestinal complications. METHODS Retrospective, descriptive study of the

The Use of Medical Cannabis with Other Medications: A Review of Safety and Guidelines - An Update

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According to Statistics Canada’s National Cannabis Survey, approximately 2.7 million Canadians (9%) reported using cannabis for medical reasons in the first half of 2019.¹ For the purposes of this report, medical cannabis refers to use of the cannabis plant or its extracts or synthetic

[Marihuana and cannobinoids as medicaments].

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Biological activity of cannabinoids is caused by binding to two cannabinoid receptors CB1 and CB2. Psychoactive is not only tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) but also: cannabidiol, cannabigerol or cannabichromen. Formerly, the usefulness of hemp was assessed in the relation to temporary appeasement of the

Hypoglycemic encephalopathy mimicking acute ischemic stroke in clinical presentation and magnetic resonance imaging: a case report.

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The imaging findings of hypoglycemic encephalopathy can be considerably similar to those of ischemic infarction or toxic leukoencephalopathy. We demonstrated unusual magnetic resonance (MR) imaging features of hypoglycemic encephalopathy which can be confused with other pathology both

[Tolerability of riluzole: a review of the literature].

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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease with the fatal evolution. Recent studies in knowledge of the pathogenic mechanisms underlying ALS showed that the excitotoxicity has an important role in the neurodegeneration. The riluzole, an antagonist of glutamate, is

The Gastric Bypass for Failed Bariatric Surgical Procedures.

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METHODS: Evaluated are surgical difficulties, management problems and weight loss in patients with distal gastric bypass as a revisionary procedure. Eighty patients were followed up to 3 years; four were lost to follow-up. Mean age was 43; mean prebariatric surgery weight 134 kg; height 1.65 meters;

Complications with Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing in 2,820 Examinations.

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To perform a retrospective evaluation of the incidence of complications and adverse events during fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) in 2,820 examinations. Subjects included in- and outpatients at Pisa University Hospital referred for FEES by other physicians due to dysphagia

Clinical Data for the Use of Cannabis-Based Treatments: A Comprehensive Review of the Literature

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Objective: To compile and synthesize the available literature describing medical cannabis use across various disease states. Data Sources: PubMed, EBSCO, and Google Scholar searches were conducted using MeSH and/or keywords. Study Selection and Data Extraction: Studies were

Safety and efficacy of olesoxime in patients with type 2 or non-ambulatory type 3 spinal muscular atrophy: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 2 trial.

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Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a progressive motor neuron disease causing loss of motor function and reduced life expectancy, for which limited treatment is available. We investigated the safety and efficacy of olesoxime in patients with type 2 or non-ambulatory type 3 SMA. This randomised,

Targeting the endocannabinoid system with cannabinoid receptor agonists: pharmacological strategies and therapeutic possibilities.

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Human tissues express cannabinoid CB(1) and CB(2) receptors that can be activated by endogenously released 'endocannabinoids' or exogenously administered compounds in a manner that reduces the symptoms or opposes the underlying causes of several disorders in need of effective therapy. Three

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