Clinical Neurology and Neuroscience

Volume 1, Issue 3, August 2017

  • Adopting a Local Protocol in the Management of Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome in the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH)

    Stanley Catherine Nonyelum, Stanley Princewill Chuwuemeka, Nkporbu Aborlo Kennedy, Osemwegie Nosakhare, Ugbomah Lucy Obiebi

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, August 2017
    Pages: 52-55
    Received: 6 March 2017
    Accepted: 28 March 2017
    Published: 20 May 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.cnn.20170103.11
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    Abstract: Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) is a life-threatening neurologic emergency associated commonly with the use of neuroleptic agents. In view of the high rate of fatality associated with it, urgent careful and adequate management is often required. To highlight the UPTH adopted protocol for the management of Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome. All th... Show More
  • Intracerebral Hemorrhage with Severe Ventricular Involvement --External Ventricle Drainage for Acute Obstructive Hydrocephalus

    Xuejian Wang, Yang Chen, Zhifeng Wang, Ming Qian

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, August 2017
    Pages: 56-59
    Received: 20 March 2017
    Accepted: 12 April 2017
    Published: 24 May 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.cnn.20170103.12
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    Abstract: Background and Purpose: The objective was to analyze the feasibility of an External Ventricle Drainage (EVD) for an obstructive hydrocephalus in patients with severe ventricular hemorrhage. Methods: In this retrospective study, from October 2012 to January 2014 in our department, 23 patients received an EVD for obstructive hydrocephalus. The durati... Show More
  • Analgesic and Anti-inflammatory Effects of Tanacetum balsamita Essential Oil and One of Its Major Constituents (Quercetin) in Male Rats

    Mohammad Kazemzadeh, Parichehr Yaghmaei, Saeed Mohammadi

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, August 2017
    Pages: 60-66
    Received: 29 March 2017
    Accepted: 13 April 2017
    Published: 26 May 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.cnn.20170103.13
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    Abstract: Tanacetum balsamita is one of the important medicinal plants that is used by iranianan folk medicines. This study aimed to assess the phytochemical Screening, analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects of Tanacetum balsamita essential oil in rats. The essential oil of Tanacetum balsamita (EOTB) was treatment in doses of 10, 50, and 100 mg/kg. In addit... Show More
  • Insidence of Martin-Gruber Anastomosis in Turkey: A Cross-Sectional Study

    Hakan Levent GUL

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, August 2017
    Pages: 67-69
    Received: 27 February 2017
    Accepted: 19 April 2017
    Published: 15 June 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.cnn.20170103.14
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    Abstract: Martin-Gruber anastomosis (MGA) is a well described anostomosis between the median and ulnar nerves in various levels. MGA involves axons leaving either the main trunk of median nerve or the anterior interosseous nerve, crossing through the forearm to join the ulnar nerve and it’s insidence was reported as %10-40. The incidence of this anastomosis ... Show More
  • Sporadic Cases of Meningococcal Meningitis Serogroup W-135 — Ethiopia, 2013

    Gemechu Defi, John Fogarty

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, August 2017
    Pages: 70-75
    Received: 10 April 2017
    Accepted: 25 April 2017
    Published: 20 June 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.cnn.20170103.15
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    Abstract: Meningococcal meningitis is a serious bacterial infection of the meninges often caused by N. meningitides. Epidemics occur in 8-12 year cycles, usually in the dry season, across the African meningitis belt. In February 2013, West Arsi zone reported a suspected meningitis outbreak to Regional Public Health Emergency Center. Investigation was done to... Show More