Computer-Assisted Spine Surgery—A New Era of Innovation
The idea of surgical intelligence is finally coming to fruition. The use of both computer and robotic assistance, and increasing use of the two together, has already demonstrated the promise…
Hyperhidrosis as the initial symptom of Pancoast syndrome secondary to late recurrence of lung carcinoma
Dear Editor: Lung cancer is one of the most frequent types of cancer in both men and women. Between 30-70% recur in the first 5 years. Approximately 5-15% of patients…
Acute motor axonal neuropathy associated with the Pfizer SARS-CoV-2 vaccine
Dear Editor: Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a polyradiculoneuropathy manifesting as areflexic flaccid paralysis. Onset is usually in the lower limbs; paralysis may progress centripetally; and some patients develop respiratory failure,…
Multiple ischaemic strokes and encephalopathy in a patient with CADASIL and COVID-19: A complex association
Introduction SARS-CoV-2 infection may present with a wide range of neurological manifestations, including ischaemic and haemorrhagic stroke secondary to endothelial damage and a procoagulant state caused by the virus. We…
HaNDL syndrome after COVID-19
Dear Editor: Headache and neurological deficits with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) lymphocytosis, also known as HaNDL syndrome, is characterised by episodes of migraine-like headache associated with motor, sensory, or language deficits…
Atypical anti-NMDAR encephalitis in a 28-year-old female patient with bilateral ovarian teratoma: A case report
Introduction Most frequently recognized causes of encephalitis are infectious ; however, an increasing number of autoimmune encephalitis have been identified that can develop with core symptoms resembling infectious encephalitis, and…
Involvement of the Endocannabinoid System in the pathophysiology and therapeutics of movement disorders
Abstract Introduction Control of movement is a complex process within the brain. Although some approaches have been already made in the employment of cannabinoid-related compounds for the treatment of pathologies…
Guillain-Barré syndrome associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection: A case series from 4 Colombian cities during the pandemic
Abstract SARS-CoV-2 infection has been associated with multiple neurological manifestations. One such manifestation, which has been described since the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic and is relevant for current…
First report of spastic ataxia of Charlevoix-Saguenay cases in Mexico. Novel SACSgene mutations identified
Abstract Introduction and objectives Spinocerebellar ataxia autosomal recessive (SCAR) represents a heterogeneous chronic and progressive neurological diseases group. They usually occur at an early age in a progressive manner. Diagnosis…
Clinical and epidemiological characterization of visually impaired patients due to neuro-ophthalmologic alterations
Abstract Background Several neurological pathologies affect visual functions (transitorily or permanently). However, the magnitude and epidemiological behavior of these as potential causes of low vision and blindness are unknown. This…
