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N-Acylethanolamine Acid Amidase contributes to disease progression in a mouse model of multiple sclerosis.

Jul 09, 2020

N-acylethanolamine acid amidase (NAAA) deactivates the endogenous peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-α (PPAR-α) agonist palmitoylethanolamide (PEA). NAAA-regulated PEA signaling participates...

Transcranial direct current stimulation and visual illusion effect according to sensory phenotypes in patients with spinal cord injury and neuropathic pain.

Jul 09, 2020

Treatment of neuropathic pain (NP) in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) remains a major challenge. The aim of the present study is to investigate if the effect of transcranial direct current stim...

A rare case of intramedullary spinal dermoid cyst in adult: A case report.

Jul 09, 2020

Intramedullary spine dermoid cysts are rare and benign tumors that occur mainly due to the defective closure of the neural tube during the development process. They are slow-growing tumor that manifes...

Spinal epidural lipomatosis with osteoporotic vertebral fracture presenting as acute thoracic myelopathy in a 33-year-old man with Cushing's disease.

Jul 09, 2020

Steroid-related spinal epidural lipomatosis (SEL) is a well-known condition most commonly encountered in patients taking chronic steroid medications. Endogenous Cushing's syndrome is a rare cause of S...

The role of Chloroquine and Hydroxychloroquine in Immune Regulation and Diseases.

Jul 09, 2020

Chloroquine (CQ) and hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) are derivatives of the heterocyclic aromatic compound quinoline. These economical compounds were used as antimalarial agents for many years. Currently, th...

Skeletal muscle dysregulation in rheumatoid arthritis: Metabolic and molecular markers in a rodent model and patients.

Jul 09, 2020

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is accompanied by pain, inflammation and muscle weakness. Skeletal muscle inflammation and inactivity are independently associated with muscle insulin resistance and atrophy....

Engineering an anti-granulocyte colony stimulating factor receptor nanobody for improved affinity.

Jul 09, 2020

Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) is a cytokine that induces proliferation and differentiation of hematopoietic precursor cells and activation of mature neutrophils. G-CSF is overexpressed...

Prospective randomized trial of interventions for vincristine-related neuropathic pain.

Jul 06, 2020

To evaluate the efficacy of gabapentin at 20 mg/kg per day in the treatment of vincristine-related neuropathic pain.Children aged 1-18 years who developed vincristine-induced neuropathy on a St Jude...

Developing a Theory-Driven Serious Game to Promote Prescription Opioid Safety Among Adolescents: Mixed Methods Study.

Jul 06, 2020

Adolescents in North America are severely affected by the opioid crisis, yet there are limited educational resources for educating teens about prescription opioid safety and misuse. Empirical literatu...

Extended-release naltrexone versus buprenorphine-naloxone to treat opioid use disorder among black adults.

Jul 06, 2020

Few studies examine the effectiveness of treatments for opioid use disorder (OUD) among Black individuals despite recent evidence suggesting opioid overdose death rates are, in some cases, highest and...

Ubrogepant does not induce latent sensitization in a preclinical model of medication overuse headache.

Jul 06, 2020

Ubrogepant, a small-molecule calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor antagonist, was recently approved as an oral medication for the acute treatment of migraine. This study aimed to determine whether...

P2X7 receptors exert a permissive effect on the activation of presynaptic AMPA receptors in rat trigeminal caudal nucleus glutamatergic nerve terminals.

Jul 06, 2020

Purine receptors play roles in peripheral and central sensitization and are associated with migraine headache. We investigated the possibility that ATP plays a permissive role in the activation of AMP...

Is Noninvasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation a Safe and Effective Alternative to Medication for Acute Migraine Control?

Jul 06, 2020

Noninvasive neuromodulation devices have been used for a variety of headache disorders, including cluster and migraine, since recently being cleared by the Federal Drug Administration. Although these ...

Obesity and Morbidity Risk in the U.S. Veteran.

Jul 06, 2020

The obesity epidemic in the United States has been well documented and serves as the basis for a number of health interventions across the nation. However, those who have served in the U.S. military (...

[Non-inflammatory muscle pain].

Jul 06, 2020

Muscle pain as a common symptom in daily practice frequently occurs as a non-specific accompanying symptom in multiple internal and neurological diseases. Primarily inflammatory or autoimmune muscular...

Flexible endoscope visualization to assist in the removal of a string of 10 schwannomas at the cauda equina: technical case report.

Jul 06, 2020

Bead-like schwannomas at the cauda equina are rare but benign intraspinal tumors. They can involve multiple nerve roots and spread within the spinal canal, and open resection would cause significant t...

Blood glutamate scavengers and exercises as an effective neuroprotective treatment in mice with spinal cord injury.

Jul 06, 2020

Excitotoxicity due to neuronal damage and glutamate release is one of the first events that leads to the progression of neuronal degeneration and functional impairment. This study is based on a paradi...

A Systematic Literature Review of Residual Symptoms and Unmet Need in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Jul 06, 2020

To evaluate the nature and burden of residual disease in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in patients who meet treatment targets. Secondly, for those who did not meet targets, evaluate how much is due to pat...

species infections in humans: a systematic review.

Jul 06, 2020

species have been recognized to cause infections in immunocompromised individuals. The purpose of this study was to systemically review all published cases of infections in humans and describe the e...

The impact of income support systems on healthcare quality and functional capacity in workers with low back pain: a realist review.

Jul 06, 2020

Low back pain (LBP) is a leading cause of work disability. While absent from work, workers with LBP may receive income support from a system such as workers' compensation or social security. This stud...

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