| Rehabilitation of neuromyelitis optica (Devic syndrome): three case reports. | |
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PMID: 17993984 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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We describe the inpatient clinical rehabilitation course of three patients with neuromyelitis optica (NMO; Devic syndrome). These patients had varying functional deficits. Each patient improved in several functional independence measures (FIM domains) but had minimal to no progress in other domains after acute rehabilitation stays between 1 and 1.5 mos. NMO is a severe central nervous system demyelinating syndrome distinct from MS, characterized by optic neuritis, myelitis, and at least two of three criteria: longitudinally extensive cord lesion, MRI nondiagnostic for multiple sclerosis, or NMO-IgG seropositivity. Persons with NMO may demonstrate improved function with rehabilitation efforts; though gains may be lost to relapse. Future immunomodulatory intervention may augment the benefits of rehabilitation. |
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Authors:
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Adam L Schreiber; Guy W Fried; Christopher S Formal; Bryan X DeSouza |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation / Association of Academic Physiatrists Volume: 87 ISSN: 0894-9115 ISO Abbreviation: Am J Phys Med Rehabil Publication Date: 2008 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-01-22 Completed Date: 2008-03-19 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8803677 Medline TA: Am J Phys Med Rehabil Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 144-8 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Rehabilitation, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107, USA. |
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Adult Diagnosis, Differential Female Health Status Indicators Humans Middle Aged Multiple Sclerosis / diagnosis Neuromyelitis Optica / diagnosis, rehabilitation* Treatment Outcome* |
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