This program is designed to assess the function of cranial nerves and deep tendon reflexes through a series of simple yes/no questions. The responses help to evaluate whether a patient’s neurological ...

The triceps is also one of the few muscles that demonstrates a distinct reflex. When the triceps tendon is sharply hit near the elbow when the arm is lifted up to shoulder height with the elbow bent, ...

METHODS In 54 consecutive Japanese patients with GBS, sequential findings of tendon reflexes were reviewed. By electrodiagnostic criteria, patients were classified as having AMAN or acute inflammatory ...

A 32-year-old woman’s stroke, linked to her use of oral contraceptives, demonstrates the need for heightened awareness of CVT ...

I felt a sharp pain in my left Achilles tendon, which was thought to be torn," the golfer said. He eventually announced that everything was fine: "I am now back home and plan to focus on my ...

The diagnosis of preeclampsia beyond the gestation period of 38 weeks of pregnancy requires delivery. The presence of maternal compromise or eclampsia at gestation greater than 20 weeks also ...

Mar. 14, 2025 — Researchers have found that proteins and pathways involved in inflammation are associated with changes in bone mineral density (BMD) over time. The research, could potentially ...