10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MYELITIS»
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myelitis in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
myelitis and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Infections of the Central Nervous System
When myelitis occurs in association with encephalitis or meningitis, the resulting
syndromes are often referred to as encephalomyelitis or meningoen-
cephalomyelitis. In some cases, associated involvement of spinal nerve roots or
peripheral ...
W. Michael Scheld, Richard J. Whitley, Christina M. Marra, 2004
2
Essentials of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: ...
Synonyms Transverse myelitis Acute transverse myelitis Idiopathic transverse
myelitis Myelitis ICD-9 Codes 323.9 Unspecified cause of encephalitis 344.11
Chronic paraplegia (Paraplegia NOS) 344.12 Acute paraplegia has a greater ...
Walter R. Frontera, Julie K. Silver, Thomas D. Rizzo, 2008
53. Transverse. Myelitis. Etiology/Pathophysiology • An idiopathic inflammatory
disorder of the spinal cord normally occurring in the thoracic region and resulting
in paraparesis. paraplegia, and sensory levels » May be primary or secondary to
...
4
Professional Guide to Diseases
Myelitis and acute transverse myelitis Myelitis, or inflammation of the spinal cord,
can result from several diseases. Poliomyelitis affects the cord's gray matter and
produces motor dysfunction; leuko- myelitis affects only the white matter and ...
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2009
5
Diseases of the Spine and Spinal Cord
MYELITIS. Acute and subacute transverse myelitides presumed to be secondary
to an underlying autoimmune condition have been recognized for decades. They
present a vexing clinical problem. These patients typically present with a rapidly ...
Thomas N. Byrne Clinical Professor of Neurology and Internal Medicine Yale University School of Medicine, Spinal Cord Disorders Edward C. Benzel Director, Department of Neurosurgery Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Department of Neurology Yale University School of Medicine Stephen G. Waxman Professor and Chairman, 2000
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Fundamentals of Neurologic Disease
Myelitis implies inflammation within the spinal cord that may be focal or diffusely
involve the entire width of the spinal cord. Transverse myelitis implies
involvement of a large portion of the cross-sectional area of the spinal cord,
although such ...
7
Diabetes: Best Practice & Research Compendium
The CIS studies showed a remarkable reduction in conversion to definite MS with
early treatment.3,24 ACUTE NONTRAUMATIC TRANSVERSE MYELITIS The
clinical characteristics of acute nontraumatic transverse myelitis (ANTM) and MS
...
8
Clinical Infectious Disease
Myelitis and peripheral neuropathy complicate many infections. The following
discussion covers the major infectious etiologies of myelitis (Table 78.1),
peripheral neuropathy (Table 78.2), polymorphic syndromes (Table 78.3), which
typically ...
9
Inflammatory and Autoimmune Disorders of the Nervous System ...
This chapter will focus on the disease of transverse myelitis in children, but given
the relative imbalance of current knowledge of this disease in the paediatric and
adult populations, we will often refer to 'adult transverse myelitis', while keeping ...
Russell C. Dale, Angela Vincent, 2010
10
Magnetic Resonance in the Diagnosis of C.N.S. Disorders
Detailed differentiation of the soft tissue contents within spinal canal is required
for the detection of the pathologic lesions of medulla spinalis (intradural and
extradural) (3). a) Myelitis Myelitis is bacterial, viral or specific (lues, the)
inflammation ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MYELITIS»
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myelitis is used in the context of the following news items.
Physician's assistant leads effort to get paralyzed teen home
It was something called Transverse Myelitis, a rare condition that affects multiple levels of the spinal cord, like an aggressive form of Multiple ... «WJXT Jacksonville, Jul 15»
Firefighter dedicated to serving others needs help
Pete Bignotti, a Pasco County firefighter and surgery technician, was diagnosed with Transverse Myelitis which caused him to lose all ... «Bay News 9, Jul 15»
Meet Kaji: The Secret R&B Project of Former Metalhead Kevin Gentry
“She had transverse myelitis. It's an inflammation in your spinal cord, and a large portion of your body goes numb because it damages your ... «Westword, Jul 15»
Obama's Illegal Aliens: Importing Deadly Third World Diseases
... Among those ailments are tuberculosis, pneumonia, paralysis-causing acute flaccid myelitis, dengue fever, swine flu, and enterovirus D68. «FrontPage Magazine, Jul 15»
AH Police Benevolent Association Helps Local Family with Medical …
Later taken by Medivac to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, where after several weeks he was diagnosed with transverse myelitis. «Atlantic Highlands Herald, Jul 15»
Children recover well from acute central nervous system …
All of these children had moderate or severe deficits at presentation and those with transverse myelitis and optic neuritis were most affected. «News-Medical.net, Jul 15»
Spinal injury and Going Pro
After months of doctors and therapies, the consensus is to suspect Acute Flaccid Myelitis – spinal cord damage from the viral infection. «Patheos, Jul 15»
2014 Polio-Like Paralysis Update: Acute Flaccid Myelitis Might Not …
In the summer of 2014, a mysterious outbreak of polio-like paralysis stumped infectious diseases specialists, with scientists and doctors leaning ... «The Inquisitr, Jul 15»
Big turnout in North Attleboro for Alex
While Alex's prognosis is unclear, doctors have diagnosed her with Acute Flaccid Myelitis. The cause is not certain, but the Centers for Disease ... «The Sun Chronicle, Jul 15»
New Name, Diagnostic Criteria for Neuromyelitis Optica
"In the past the previous criteria for a diagnosis of NMO required that the patient had both optic neuritis and transverse myelitis. And these are ... «Medscape, Jul 15»
