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Mirror therapy for improving motor functions in patients with leprosy with grade 2 disabilities
Conclusion Mirror therapy is a safe and cost-effective approach in the treatment of paretic limbs of patients with leprosy. Classification of evidence This study provides Class IV evidence that mirror therapy improves muscle strength in patients with leprosy associated with paresis.
Source: Neurology Clinical Practice - April 7, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Singh, M., Pawar, M. Tags: Bacterial infections, All Clinical Neurology, Clinical trials Observational study (Cohort, Case control), Class IV Research Source Type: research

Unusual association of leprosy with Lucio phenomenon with secondary antiphospholipid antibody syndrome and ischemic stroke
Surendra Kumar, Jayantee Kalita, RN Rao, Usha K MisraNeurology India 2019 67(7):150-151
Source: Neurology India - January 23, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Surendra Kumar Jayantee Kalita RN Rao Usha K Misra Source Type: research

Neurology in Africa
"Ex Africa semper aliquid novi [Out of Africa always something new]," wrote the Roman historian Pliny the elder. Neurology in Africa is no different, with the recent emergence of new diseases ranging from HIV to konzo. Historically, neurology in Africa has been included under the heading tropical neurology or neurology in the tropics and is well-reviewed by Poser and Poser.1 Some of the earliest descriptions of the more common neurologic disorders (ND), including stroke, migraine, paralysis, and seizures, come from ancient Egypt and Greece. These accounts include diseases like lathyrism, which occurs in temperate as well a...
Source: Neurology - August 11, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Howlett, W. P. Tags: GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES Source Type: research

NeurologicManifestations of Neglected Tropical Diseases (P4.295)
CONCLUSIONS: Neurological manifestations of NTDs cause significant morbidity and mortality, although data are limited. The evidence for treatments of neurologic complications is limited for most NTDs. Increased awareness of neurologic manifestations of NTDs can promote early identification and treatment, thereby contributing to ongoing elimination and eradication campaigns.Study Supported by: NADisclosure: Dr. Raibagkar has nothing to disclose. Dr. Berkowitz has received royalty payments from Medmaster and Oxford University Press. Dr. Pritt has nothing to disclose. Dr. Headley-Whyte has nothing to disclose. Dr. Mateen has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - April 9, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Raibagkar, P., Berkowitz, A., Pritt, B., Headley-Whyte, E. T., Mateen, F. Tags: Global Health and Infection Source Type: research