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…
Abstract Introduction POEMS syndrome is a paraneoplastic syndrome associated with a clonal plasma cell neoplasm, in general is a rare disease and its descriptions are based on series and case…
Abstract Introduction Fatigability is a frequent phenomenon in spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). However, there is a lack of scales designed for and validated in SMA patients to determine the frequency…
Abstract Introduction International criteria are used for the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) and Isolated Clinical Syndrome (ACS), and Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO). PEVs are not included in any of them….
Development and Organization of Oropharyngeal Region Learning Objectives Correlate the pattern of innervation to adult structures based on pharyngeal arch development. Describe the adult derivatives of the pharyngeal arches, including…
Learning Objectives Describe the action of local anesthetic on nerve cell membranes. Explain the branches of the trigeminal nerve that are anesthetized to perform dental procedures. Describe, in general, the…
Learning Objectives Describe the function of the structural components associated with major and minor salivary glands. Explain the function of saliva and the mechanism of production. Explain how alterations in…
Learning Objectives Describe the indirect motor pathway. How does it differ from the direct pathway? What is the rubrospinal tract? Describe its function and pathway. What is the reticulospinal tract?…
Learning Objectives Explain the difference between the direct and indirect pathways of motor control. Discuss the differences and similarities between and UMN and LMN. Discuss the motor somatotopy of the…
