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1.
Cerebellum ; 11(4): 1051-6, 2012 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-22477456

ABSTRACT

Periodic leg movements (PLMs) are a common sleep disorder in spinocerebellar ataxia type 2 (SCA2) being associated to higher disease severity and altered sleep patterns. To assess the efficacy and safety of lisuride for the treatment of PLMs in SCA2 patients, an open-label clinical trial was conducted in 12 SCA2 patients suffering from PLMs associated to other subjective sleep complaints. All subjects received 0.1 mg of oral lisuride daily for 4 weeks. Primary outcome measure was the change of PLMs index. Changes in the subjective sleep quality, other polysomnographical sleep parameters, Scale for the Assessment and Rating of Ataxia score, and saccadic velocity were assessed as secondary outcome parameters. Safety assessments included hemoglobin, hematocrit, cholesterol, creatinine, and TGP. A significant decrease in both the PLMs index and R stage latency were observed during the treatment, associated to subjective improvement of frequent awakenings, early insomnia, restless leg syndrome, and nocturnal limb paresthesias in most cases. Ataxia score and saccadic pathology were unchanged. No significantly adverse events were observed. Our study suggests the efficacy of dopamine agonist therapy in the treatment of PLMs in SCA2, improving various subjective sleep complaints. These findings serve to promote the adequate management of sleep-related disorders in SCA2, which could improve the life quality of the patients.


Subject(s)
Dopamine Agonists/therapeutic use , Leg/physiopathology , Lisuride/therapeutic use , Restless Legs Syndrome/drug therapy , Spinocerebellar Ataxias/drug therapy , Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Polysomnography/methods , Restless Legs Syndrome/etiology , Sleep/physiology , Spinocerebellar Ataxias/complications
2.
NeuroRehabilitation ; 29(4): 381-91, 2011.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-22207066

ABSTRACT

The present paper shows the result of an open prospective study performed to evaluate the tolerance and efficacy of a program for neurological restoration (PRN) in stroke patients. The PRN is organized 4 weeks cycles - 39 hours per week - and applied by a team of physical, occupational, and speech therapists, physiatrists, psychologists, clinicians and nurses; directed by a neurologist. The first phase of treatment aims to increase the physical capacity and tolerance to exercise. The second phase trains specific abilities (balance, posture, gait and handling). Drugs were only used to modulate physical or mood disorders, spasticity, or pain. The study was performed in 80 stroke patients attended in our institution (2005-2007). Only patients with a confirmed diagnosis of stroke in the carotid territories, over 15 years old, and not least than 6 months post-ictal evolution were included. Tolerance to treatment was very good, with only 4 adverse events not related to treatment. The neurological condition was evaluated using the Scandinavian Stroke Scale (SSS), and the functional condition using the Barthel Index (BI). The results show significant improvements both in the neurological (113.45 ± 1.59%) and functional (130.11 ± 5.17%) condition after one treatment cycle, which improved further when therapy continued for a second cycle (233.71 ± 7.76% and 207.62 ± 27.16% respectively). Severity of the impairment was not a negative predictor of the outcome. Age correlated negatively with the initial condition, but does not prevent improvement. Sex, time of evolution, affected hemisphere or interactions among them did not influence the outcome. These results demonstrate that the PRN is well tolerated and effective promoting recovery even in chronic stroke patients.


Subject(s)
Occupational Therapy/methods , Physical Therapy Modalities , Speech Therapy/methods , Stroke Rehabilitation , Adult , Age Factors , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Combined Modality Therapy/methods , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Prospective Studies , Recovery of Function , Treatment Outcome
3.
Restor Neurol Neurosci ; 27(3): 151-61, 2009.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-19531871

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: Bone marrow stem cells (BMSC) were transplanted into the perilesional area in five patients bearing sequels of stroke, to evaluate the safety of the procedure and tolerance to the transplanted cells. METHODS: Cells were obtained from bone marrow samples taken from the same patient and stereotactically implanted into the targets, determined using a combination of images, and trans-operative recording of multiunit activity. The cells were implanted in several points along tracts in the perilesional region. RESULTS: No important adverse events derived from surgery or transplant were observed during the one year follow-up period, or detected using a combination of tests and functional measurements applied pre- and post-surgically. In contrast, some improvements were observed regarding the neurological condition of the patients, but the small number of patients in the study does not allow any conclusive statement. CONCLUSIONS: Our results demonstrate that BMSC can be safely transplanted into the brain of patients, with excellent tolerance and without complications, using the methods described here.


Subject(s)
Bone Marrow Transplantation/methods , Stroke/therapy , Adult , Aged , Bone Marrow Transplantation/adverse effects , Female , Humans , Magnetic Resonance Imaging/methods , Male , Middle Aged , Neurologic Examination/methods , Neuropsychological Tests , Stroke/metabolism , Stroke/pathology , Time Factors , Tomography, Emission-Computed, Single-Photon/methods , Transplantation, Autologous/methods
4.
In. Fenton Tait, Maria C; Armenteros Borrell, Mercedes. Temas de enfermeria medico-quirúrgica: Tercera parte. La Habana, Ecimed, 2007. , tab, graf.
Monography in Spanish | CUMED | ID: cum-37204
5.
Av. méd. Cuba ; 11(38): 54-56, abr. 2004. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-412141

ABSTRACT

La Enfermedad de Parkinson Idiopática(EPI) es una afección crónica no trasmisible del Sistema Nervioso Central, de causa degenerativa. La EPI es una de las enfermedades crónicas con mas impacto obre la forma de vida del paciente, pues despúes de su diagnóstico, la mayoría de los casos sobreviven muchos años. Como un tratamiento causal aún no es posible, el objetivo médico es elevar la calidad de vida y lograr el máximo de independencia. Esta es la razón por la que, actualmente la atención se dirige cada vez más hacia un tratamiento multidisciplinario de la enfermedad. El impacto para el individuo y sus familiares frente a este diagnóstico es importante, pues se trata de una enfermedad sin cura, progresiva y con un futuro impredecible. Por tanto, una buena relación médico paciente, además de un adecuado nivel de información, son imprescindibles para su oportuno manejo


Subject(s)
Parkinson Disease , Rehabilitation
6.
Av. méd. Cuba ; 11(38): 54-56, abr. 2004. ilus
Article in Spanish | CUMED | ID: cum-25119

ABSTRACT

La Enfermedad de Parkinson Idiopática(EPI) es una afección crónica no trasmisible del Sistema Nervioso Central, de causa degenerativa. La EPI es una de las enfermedades crónicas con mas impacto obre la forma de vida del paciente, pues despúes de su diagnóstico, la mayoría de los casos sobreviven muchos años. Como un tratamiento causal aún no es posible, el objetivo médico es elevar la calidad de vida y lograr el máximo de independencia. Esta es la razón por la que, actualmente la atención se dirige cada vez más hacia un tratamiento multidisciplinario de la enfermedad. El impacto para el individuo y sus familiares frente a este diagnóstico es importante, pues se trata de una enfermedad sin cura, progresiva y con un futuro impredecible. Por tanto, una buena relación médico paciente, además de un adecuado nivel de información, son imprescindibles para su oportuno manejo(AU)


Subject(s)
Parkinson Disease , Rehabilitation
7.
Brain Res ; 952(1): 122-7, 2002 Oct 11.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-12363411

ABSTRACT

Nerve growth factor (NGF) is well established for its ability to promote growth and survival for specific neuronal populations. However, its participation in the pathogenesis of human nervous system disorders such as Parkinson's disease (PD) remains to be resolved. This study examined NGF levels in the serum of healthy persons, in patients with PD and in parkinsonian rats using a double site immune-enzymatic assay (EIA) with the murine 27/21 anti-beta-NGF monoclonal antibody. PD patients were divided in two groups according to the stages of the disease (Grade: I-II and Grade: III-IV of Hoenh and Yahr scale). NGF levels in parkinsonian rats showed significant (P<0.01) reductions when compared with serum from normal animals. The NGF levels in early states of the disease (Grade I-II) showed greater reductions (P<0.01) in comparison to those with advanced stages (Grade III-IV). We consider that alterations in NGF levels may reflect ongoing neurodegenerative processes in PD.


Subject(s)
Immunoenzyme Techniques/methods , Nerve Growth Factor/blood , Parkinson Disease/blood , Parkinsonian Disorders/blood , Adult , Animals , Disease Models, Animal , Humans , Middle Aged , Oxidopamine , Parkinsonian Disorders/chemically induced , Rats , Sympatholytics
8.
Rev mex neurocienc ; 3(1): 53-5, 2002.
Article in Spanish | CUMED | ID: cum-22672

ABSTRACT

Los métodos diagnósticos existentes fueron diseñados para pesquisaje epidemiológicos y adolecen del defecto de no considerar el nivel cultural, los mecanismos por los que se establece el defecto y otros factores relacionados con la dinámica cerebral y la individualidad del paciente. Para trales propósitos organizamos una batería neuropsicológica para el diagnóstico de las demencias, que se aproxima más al objetivo por el que había sido creada, apoyándonos en grupos de expertos y adaptándolos a nuestras necesidades y realidades(AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Dementia/psychology , Neuropsychology , Dementia/diagnosis
9.
AMECA ; 3(2): 40-2, 2001.
Article in Spanish | CUMED | ID: cum-22670

ABSTRACT

Los métodos diagnósticos existentes fueron diseñados para pesquisaje epidemiológico y adolecen del defecto de no considerar el nivel cultural, los mecanismos por los que se establece el defecto y otros factores relacionados con la dinámica cerebral y la individualidad del paciente. Para tales propósitos organizamos una batería Neuropsicológica para el diagnóstico de las Demencias, que se aproximara más al objetivo por el que había sido creada, apoyándonos en grupos de expertos y adaptándolas a nuestras necesidades y realidad(AU)


Subject(s)
Dementia/psychology , Dementia/diagnosis , Neuropsychology
10.
Neurociencia ; 2(2): 77-85, 2001. graf
Article in Spanish | CUMED | ID: cum-18892

ABSTRACT

El circuito motor constituido por las áreas motoras precentrales, el putamen, porciones posterolateral y ventral de los segmentos palidales lateral y medial, el núcleo subtalámico y los núcleos talámicos ventral anterior y ventral lateral permite llevar a cabo la programación, iniciación y ejecución del movimiento. Sus alteraciones están directamente relacionadas con los síntomas y signos de los estados hiper e hipocinéticos, lo cual es muy relevante para la planeación del tratamiento quirúrgico de la enfermedad de Parkinson idiopática y otros trastornos del movimiento(AU)


Subject(s)
Basal Ganglia , Parkinson Disease
11.
Neurociencia ; 2(2): 87-96, 2001. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | CUMED | ID: cum-18890

ABSTRACT

Introducción. El desarrollo tecnológico contemporáneo y una mejor comprensión de funcionamiento de los ganglios basales obtenidos en las dos últimas décadas, unido a la necesidad de buscar alternativas terapéuticas para los estadíos avanzados y complicados de la enfermedad de parkinson, han condicionado un resurgimiento de la cirugía funcional de los ganglios basales como opción terapéutica. Método. 103 pacientes con enfermedad de Parkinson avanzada fueron evaluados con la escala UPDRS y se sometieron a lesión de la porción interna del globus pallidus. Durante la cirugía, todos los pacientes fueron sometidos a técnicas de semimicrorregistro con el fin de localizar y definir el área sensorimotora del globus pallidus, utilizando un recurso tecnológico propio. Resultados. Más del 93


de los pacientes se benefició con la cirugía, con promedios de mejoría del 40


para la condición motora. En el 95


de los pacientes se abolió la disquinesia y la morbimortalidad fue menor del 10


. Se concluye que la palidotomía posteroventral selectiva es un tratamiento exitoso y relativamente seguro para el tratamiento de las complicaciones motoras evolutivas de la enfermedad de Parkinson avanzada(AU)ç


Subject(s)
Parkinson Disease/surgery , Globus Pallidus/surgery
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