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A Battista

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PubMed2004

[Papular purpuric gloves and socks syndrome. A case report].

Papulo-purpuric gloves and socks syndrome, a typical maculopurpuric exanthema limited to hands and feet, mainly associated with Parvovirus B19 infection, has not, until now been reported in the literature in relation to pediatric cases in Italy. The case of a 10-year old girl with all the characteristics of the papulo-purpuric gloves and socks syndrome, as well as being IgM positive anti Parvovirus B19, is reported. This syndrome, despite its spontaneous remission, should be included in the differential diagnosis of maculopurpuric exanthemas.

Child↗
PubMed1997

[Extension and features of parks and gardens around spas in Italy: explorative census; possible therapeutic usefulness II].

There are described the results of a census about parks and gardens own to 27 italian Spas. The considerable areas of green around Spas, the correct ratio whith the number of subjects in thermal treatment and other arguments represent favourable elements for italian medical Hydrology. In our census the found plants generally are in conformity with their correct geographical placing. Moreover they are in order to cause favourable effects for environmental Psychology and Therapeutics. The species of recommended plants for the increase and for improvement of green around italian Spas are mentioned. The importance of green around Spas in thermal Medicine and in Ecology is stressed.

Balneology↗
PubMed1993

When the media comes to call.

In most communities, the hospital administrator no longer has the luxury of choosing between standing in the limelight and melding into the background. If newspaper and broadcast reporters have not turned up at your hospital doorstep, they will.

Hospital Administration↗
PubMed1992

Emergency care. Texas hospitals to the rescue.

An average of 17 Texans die every day as a result of accidental injuries. Our ability to respond to trauma in Texas will be a high priority issue in the upcoming Legislative session. In the meantime, metropolitan areas and remote rural locations across Texas have had to come up with ways to handle what is often a trauma crisis. Efforts are also underway to reduce the number of accidents and injuries in the first place. This month, HealthTexas takes a look at these trauma issues.

Disaster Planning↗
PubMed1986

Evaluation and therapy after injury to peripheral nerves.

Peripheral nerve injuries from whatever cause should be classified according to the degree of axon, fascicle, and main nerve trunk damage. This approach is useful in assessing the chances for spontaneous recovery and planning for surgery directed at improving neural recovery. Evaluation over time may be required to better classify the degree of injury. Once recovery slows or ceases, the surgical approaches available include neurolysis, nerve repair, nerve transposition, autograft reconstruction, and various procedures directed at painful neuromata. With proper mobilization and protection of neural and vascular structures, even extensive orthopaedic reconstructive procedures may be performed. Ischemic neuritis and myopathies may be improved by such combined approaches.

Humans↗
PubMed1986

Surgical management of late post-traumatic and ischemic neuropathies involving the lower extremities: classification and results of therapy.

Traumatic/ischemic events such as fractures, dislocations, lacerations, compression, vascular injuries, and embolus can result in several degrees of nerve injury with resultant sequelae of paralysis, sensory loss, and irritative phenomena (pain, hyperesthesia, and dysesthesia). Neuroma pain may prevent rehabilitation following amputation or nerve lacerations. Thirty-four patients with the late sequelae of traumatic/ischemic neuropathies underwent 36 neural operations using magnification techniques to define and repair neural lesions. Major bone and joint reconstruction could be performed at the same operation with protection of arterial and venous supply. A recovery score using defined criteria for motor, sensory, and irritative (pain) recovery has been developed to quantify the end results in compression/ischemia, contusion/stretch, laceration, idiopathic/irritative disorder, and painful neuroma. Excellent and good results were found in 39 of the 87 specific deficits analyzed (45%). Thus, there is the possibility of improved results in these late neuropathies with therapy before irrevocable muscle fibrosis occurs and intractable pain develops.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1985

Increase of predominantly k-type light chains in the CSF of a case of subacute sclerosing panencephalitis treated with interferon.

The results of a study of the CSF protein pattern in a case of SSPE treated with interferon are reported. An increase in the IgG, IgG index and CNS IgG synthesis values was found during and after the period of treatment. The electrophoretic and IEF patterns show a predominant increase in the L-chain bands, principally k-type, which are anti-measles antibodies. It is suggested that interferon could stimulate some cell clones to synthesize a particular type of L-chains.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1981

Clinical and ultrastructural study of painful neuroma.

A clinical and light and electron microscopic study of three cases of painful neuroma, surgically resected, was made. It was found (a) that painful neuromas contain large numbers of small diameter, unmyelinated fibers, in an apparently much larger proportion than myelinated fibers and (b) that a consistent, unrestrained growth of perineurial cells parallels the constant regeneration of axis cylinders. This results in the unabated formation of large numbers of "nerve minifascicles" growing in a chaotic fashion. Degeneration of axis cylinders and/or of myelin is minimal. It is suggested that the increased numbers of unmyelinated axis cylinders in traumatic neuromas could be related to the painful symptoms in some patients. It is further postulated that the unrestricted growth of perineurial cells is an attempt to contain the regeneration of axis cylinders and that the maintenance of perineurial integrity by fascicle ligation is important in the relief of painful human neuromas.

Adult↗
PubMed1981

Neuroma formation and prevention by fascicle ligation in the rat.

Light and electron microscopic studies of the cut sciatic nerve in the rat showed typical neuroma formation. If the nerve was cut and the proximal segment was ligated as a whole, the neuromatous process appeared to be even more severe than that in the simply cut nerve. When the perineurium of the cut nerve was kept intact by fascicle ligation, the axonal regenerative process seemed to be altered significantly, and less neuroma formation occurred. The mechanism by which fascicle ligation limits axonal regeneration is unknown, but could involve peripheral as well as central mechanisms. Such a limitation of neuroma formation by fascicle ligation as was found in the rat might also apply to painful human neuromas.

Animals↗
PubMed1980

Delayed cauda equina reconstruction in meningomyelocele.

Infants afflicted with meningomyelocele are paralyzed as a result of physiologic disconnection of the neural plate from the spinal cord. Intact neural elements within the placode often maintain segmental reflex innervation of paralyzed lower extremity muscles. It was hypothesized that bridging this central peripheral gap with viable intercostal nerves would restore limited voluntary movement to paralyzed muscles. The surgical technique and initial results are the subject of this report.

Cauda Equina↗
PubMed1980

Delayed cauda equina reconstruction in meningomyelocele: preliminary report.

Infants afflicted with meningomyelocele are paralyzed as a result of the physiological disconnection of the neural plate from the spinal cord. Intact neural elements within the placode often maintain segmental reflex innervation of the paralyzed lower extremity muscles. It was hypothesized that bridging this central-peripheral gap with vaible intercostal nerves would restore limited voluntary movement to the paralyzed muscles. This procedure has been performed on four infants and seems promising.

Cauda Equina↗
PubMed1976

The antiparkinsonian efficacy of bromocriptine.

The antiparkinsonian activity of bromocriptine, a presumed dopaminergic receptor agonist, was investigated in monkeys with surgically induced tremor and in a group of parkinsonian patients. A single administration of bromocriptine resulted in a dose-dependent relief of tremor in monkeys. Repeated administration enhanced this effect. Only mild abnormal involuntary movements were observed and only after repeated administration. Eleven patients with Parkinson's disease were treated with bromocriptine (mean dose, 26.4 mg a day). Clinically obvious improvement was noted in one or more of the cardinal signs of the disease in six patients (responders). No obvious improvement in any of the cardinal signs was noted in the remaining five patients (nonresponders). Clinically, the responders were older and more severely affected and had been on a higher dose of levodopa. However, they had had the disease for a shorter period. It is suggested that failure to respond to bromocriptine may be related to a decrease in the sensitivity of postsynaptic dopaminergic receptors.

Age Factors↗