Biomedical subjects
Publications and source records attributed to J Früh.
We discuss current approaches in the treatment of immune mediated neuropathies and review recent progress in management. Intensive evaluation has led to improved diagnosis of the cause of neuropathies. Because immunosuppressive drugs are potentially hazardous, strict guidelines for their clinical use, including clinical immunological, neurophysiological and histological investigations, should be followed.
Among all patients presenting with acute vertigo, majority will be suffering from benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, vestibular neuritis or Meniere's disease. One of the most important central vestibular disorder that imitates labyrinthine dysfunction is vertebrobasilar artery disease. To differentiate this condition from peripheral vestibular lesions, particular attention should be directed to the type of nystagmus which is present. Additionally, duration of vertigo and further neurological symptoms and signs are crucial for correct localization and etiology of the underlying disorder.
Vocational and social reintegration is one of the main targets of cardiac rehabilitation programs. As prognosis bases on objective pathophysiological data and psychosocial data, those data have to be used in the practice of cardiologists and rehabilitation workers. The relevant diagnostic parameters are demonstrated in this publication.
Facial paresis as a sign or symptom is caused by a number of different conditions. Although being the most common type of facial paresis, Bell's palsy represents a diagnosis of exclusion characterized by an acute, unilateral peripheral facial palsy of unknown etiology. Clinical features and laboratory findings are considered with regard to their diagnostic as well as prognostic significance.