The risk of iatrogenic pneumothorax after electromyography.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) can differentiate into various cell types. METHODS:In this study we investigated the potential of human tonsil-derived MSCs (T-MSCs) for neuromuscular regeneration in trembler-J (Tr-J) mice, a model for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1A (CMT1A). RESULTS:T-MSCs differentiat...

journal_title：Muscle & nerve

authors： Park S,Choi Y,Kwak G,Hong YB,Jung N,Kim J,Choi BO,Jung SC

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:We sought to determine which muscles to choose for better assessment of the craniobulbar region in establishing the diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). METHODS:We studied the frontalis muscle in 83 controls and compared it with the tongue, sternocleidomastoid (SCM), and trapezius muscles in ...

journal_title：Muscle & nerve

authors： Pan H,Jian F,Lin J,Chen N,Zhang Z,Wang Y,Cui L,Kimura J

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Phospholipid methylation is thought to modulate such vital cellular processes as calcium transport, receptor function, and membrane microviscosity. As these processes are fundamental to the function of muscle cells and are thought to be altered in disease states, we have characterized several features of phospholipid ...

journal_title：Muscle & nerve

authors： Kuncl RW,Drachman DB,Kishimoto Y

更新日期：1985-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinicopathologic findings from two golden retriever dogs with an inherited, progressive, degenerative muscle disease that were studied until 27 and 40 months of age are described. Initial clinical signs included stilted gait and simultaneous advancement of their pelvic limbs. Further gait restriction and muscle hyper...

journal_title：Muscle & nerve

authors： Kornegay JN,Tuler SM,Miller DM,Levesque DC

更新日期：1988-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Documentation of peripheral nerve demyelination is an important part of the chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) diagnostic process. METHODS:We performed a retrospective analysis of patients referred with a diagnosis of CIDP who were found to have a different condition. Electrodiagnost...

journal_title：Muscle & nerve

authors： Allen JA,Ney J,Lewis RA

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The goal of this study was to examine the effects of altered thyroid state and denervation (Den) on skeletal myosin heavy chain (MHC) expression in the plantaris and soleus muscles. Rats were subjected to unilateral denervation (Den) and randomly assigned to one of three groups: (1) euthyroid; (2) hyperthyroid; (3) an...

journal_title：Muscle & nerve

authors： Haddad F,Arnold C,Zeng M,Baldwin K

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Platelet-derived microparticle (PDMP) levels were measured using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) to elucidate the role of platelet activation in patients with polymyositis or dermatomyositis (PM/DM). PDMP levels in active PM/DM patients (median 13.3 U/ml, interquartile range 9.9-20.7 U/ml, n = 16) and tho...

journal_title：Muscle & nerve

authors： Shirafuji T,Hamaguchi H,Higuchi M,Kanda F

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of motor innervation and muscle tension in the posthatching maturation of the slow-tonic anterior latissimus dorsi (ALD) muscle of the chicken has been investigated. Modification of the muscle tension was obtained either by maintaining ALD in a shortened state or by stretching, after or without denervation. I...

journal_title：Muscle & nerve

authors： Gardahaut MF,Rouaud TP,Renaud D,Khaskiye A,Le Douarin GH

更新日期：1989-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of this study was to describe the therapeutic effects of immunomodulatory therapy in 3 patients with childhood autoimmune necrotizing myopathy with anti-signal recognition particle antibodies (SRP-ANM). METHODS:Before treatment, data on clinical features, muscle pathology, and thigh MRIs were obta...

journal_title：Muscle & nerve

authors： Zhao Y,Liu X,Zhang W,Yuan Y

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:While current exercise guidelines recommend progressive, high-intensity resistance training (RT) to promote muscle hypertrophy and strength gains, controversy exists regarding the efficacy of lighter-load RT. We compared 2 work-matched RT interventions that differed in training intensity. METHODS:Fifteen ...

journal_title：Muscle & nerve

authors： Alegre LM,Aguado X,Rojas-Martín D,Martín-García M,Ara I,Csapo R

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bacterial beta-galactosidase cDNA was injected without lipofectin into 41 sites in dog muscle and expression was seen in 22 of them. The cDNA and lipofectin was injected into 35 similar sites and expression was seen in 21. Expression was seen in a maximum of 2.5% of muscle fibers and 23.21% of nonmuscle cells. A total...

journal_title：Muscle & nerve

authors： Howell JM,Fletcher S,O'Hara A,Johnsen RD,Lloyd F,Kakulas BA

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Evaluation of phrenic neuropathy (PN) with phrenic nerve conduction studies (PNCS) is associated with false negatives. Visualization of diaphragmatic muscle twitch with diaphragm ultrasound (DUS) when performing PNCS may help to solve this problem. METHODS:We performed bilateral, simultaneous DUS-PNCS in ...

journal_title：Muscle & nerve

authors： Johnson NE,Utz M,Patrick E,Rheinwald N,Downs M,Dilek N,Dogra V,Logigian EL

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Few data are available to quantify the risks and benefits of microvascular decompression (MVD) in elderly patients with hemifacial spasm. METHODS:Twenty-seven patients >65 years of age and 104 younger patients who underwent MVD for hemifacial spasm (HFS) over a 3-year period were analyzed retrospectively ...

journal_title：Muscle & nerve

authors： Sekula RF Jr,Frederickson AM,Arnone GD,Quigley MR,Hallett M

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The diagnosis of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) relies primarily on clinical and electrophysiologic examination, but the nerve biopsy findings may be supportive, especially in atypical cases. In order to define the usefulness of nerve biopsy in this disease, we retrospectively studied 44 cons...

journal_title：Muscle & nerve

authors： Vallat JM,Tabaraud F,Magy L,Torny F,Bernet-Bernady P,Macian F,Couratier P

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Statins have well-known benefits on cardiovascular mortality, though up to 15% of patients experience side effects. With guidelines from the American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology, and American Diabetes Association expected to double the number of statin users, the overall incidence of ...

journal_title：Muscle & nerve

authors： Rengo JL,Callahan DM,Savage PD,Ades PA,Toth MJ

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In this study we sought to determine the cross-sectional area (CSA) of peripheral nerves in patients with distinct subtypes of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). METHODS:Ulnar and median nerve ultrasound was performed in 78 ALS patients [classic, n = 21; upper motor neuron dominant (UMND), n = 14; lower...

journal_title：Muscle & nerve

authors： Schreiber S,Abdulla S,Debska-Vielhaber G,Machts J,Dannhardt-Stieger V,Feistner H,Oldag A,Goertler M,Petri S,Kollewe K,Kropf S,Schreiber F,Heinze HJ,Dengler R,Nestor PJ,Vielhaber S

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have assessed the reliability of hand-held myometry in 33 patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), testing elbow flexion, handgrip, three-point pinch, knee flexion, knee extension, and foot dorsiflexion, and determining intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC). Interrater reliability was high for upper limbs, ...

journal_title：Muscle & nerve

authors： Merlini L,Mazzone ES,Solari A,Morandi L

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Task-dependent differences in the facilitation of motor evoked potentials (MEPs) following cortex stimulation were studied in a proximal (deltoid) and a distal muscle (abductor digiti minimi; ADM) in 23 healthy subjects during both dynamic and steady contractions of the target muscle under isometric and under nonisome...

journal_title：Muscle & nerve

authors： Arányi Z,Mathis J,Hess CW,Rösler KM

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Isometric contractile properties of human elbow flexor muscles were examined in 27 normal subjects (7 females and 20 males). Contractions of elbow flexors were elicited by application of electrical pulses to the biceps motor points. The tension development was recorded at the wrist with the elbow angle fixed at 90 deg...

journal_title：Muscle & nerve

authors： Ismail HM,Ranatunga KW

更新日期：1981-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:An enlarged tongue (macroglossia) has been reported in advanced-stage patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). METHODS:In this study we examined the prevalence of macroglossia and analyzed clinical correlations in 65 ALS patients on tracheostomy-invasive ventilation (TIV). RESULTS:Macroglossia ...

journal_title：Muscle & nerve

authors： Matsuda C,Shimizu T,Nakayama Y,Haraguchi M,Hakuta C,Itagaki Y,Ogura A,Murata K,Taira M,Numayama T,Kinoshita M

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present the case of a 37-year-old Afghani man with a history of childhood diphtheria, who was diagnosed with bilateral vocal cord paralysis at age 15 years. At about this time he developed progressive muscular wasting and distally predominant weakness, and subsequently developed respiratory insufficiency, necessita...

journal_title：Muscle & nerve

authors： Reichler BD,Scelsa SN,Simpson DM

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied membrane ultrastructural localization of anionic phospholipids (AP) and sialic acid (SA) calcium binding sites in muscle biopsies from Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and 3 Becker's muscular dystrophy (BMD) patients using polymyxin B (PXB) and limulus polyphemus (LP) as cytochemical markers. We found that...

journal_title：Muscle & nerve

authors： Moggio M,Fagiolari G,Prelle A,Gallanti A,Sciacco M,Scarlato G

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rhabdomyolysis, a syndrome of skeletal muscle breakdown with leakage of muscle contents, is frequently accompanied by myoglobinuria, and if sufficiently severe, acute renal failure with potentially life-threatening metabolic derangements may ensue. A diverse spectrum of inherited and acquired disorders affecting muscl...

journal_title：Muscle & nerve

authors： Warren JD,Blumbergs PC,Thompson PD

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Mitochondria are semi-autonomous organelles that are able to change their shape, size, location, and number inside the living cell. Mitochondrial division is an extremely important process, because cell survival depends on there being an adequate number of mitochondria in each cell. The dynamics of these o...

journal_title：Muscle & nerve

authors： Fidziańska A,Glinka Z

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The synthesized pyrimidine compound MS-818 has neurotrophic effects in several kinds of neuronal cells, but its effect with respect to muscle cells remains unknown. We therefore examined the effects of MS-818 on regeneration for 12 weeks in a wounded area (damaged and gap areas) of cut muscle in adult rats. The right ...

journal_title：Muscle & nerve

authors： Sugiyama N,Yoshimura A,Fujitsuka C,Iwata H,Awaya A,Mori S,Yoshizato H,Fujitsuka N

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of endurance training on muscle electrical activity during general exercise testing was investigated in physically active patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Before and after rehabilitation, patients performed identical incremental exercise tests. Pulmonary gas exchange, venous lacta...

journal_title：Muscle & nerve

authors： Gosselin N,Lambert K,Poulain M,Martin A,Préfaut C,Varray A

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This investigation analyzes the temporal characteristics of maximal depolarization times for three waveforms: end-plate spikes, fibrillation potentials, and positive sharp waves (PSWs) to provide support for the electrode initiation hypothesis of PSW induction. The maximal depolarization times for PSWs are documented ...

journal_title：Muscle & nerve

authors： Dumitru D,Santa Maria DL

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To better define electrophysiological abnormalities in myasthenia gravis (MG) patients with muscle-specific tyrosine kinase (MuSK) antibodies (Ab), we compared electrophysiological features of 14 MuSK Ab-positive, 73 acetylcholine receptor antibody (AChR Ab)-positive, and 22 MuSK and AChR Ab-negative (seronegative) pa...

journal_title：Muscle & nerve

authors： Oh SJ,Hatanaka Y,Hemmi S,Young AM,Scheufele ML,Nations SP,Lu L,Claussen GC,Wolfe GI

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:We investigated the viscoelastic stress relaxation response before and after a 10-week hamstrings static stretch program. METHODS:The maximal range of motion (ROMmax ) and maximal torque (Torquemax ) were assessed before and after a 10-week stretching program. Six 30-s static stretches at a predetermined ...

journal_title：Muscle & nerve

authors： Peixoto GH,Andrade AG,Menzel HJ,Araújo SR,Pertence AE,Chagas MH

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with peripheral neuropathy frequently suffer from positive sensory (pain and paresthesias) and motor (muscle cramping) symptoms even in the recovery phase of the disease. To investigate the pathophysiology of increased axonal excitability in peripheral nerve regeneration, we assessed the temporal and spatial ...

journal_title：Muscle & nerve

authors： Nakata M,Baba H,Kanai K,Hoshi T,Sawai S,Hattori T,Kuwabara S

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00