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Inspire® is a surgical treatment for obstructive sleep apnea, providing an alternative to PAP therapy for those who do not tolerate it.
Year:
Not specified
Region / City:
Not specified
Topic:
Obstructive sleep apnea treatment
Document Type:
Medical information sheet
Organization / Institution:
Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center Sleep Medicine Program
Author:
Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center Sleep Medicine Program
Target Audience:
Patients with obstructive sleep apnea
Period of Effectiveness:
Not specified
Approval Date:
Not specified
Modification Date:
Not specified
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Year:
2017–2021
Medical field:
Sleep medicine
Condition:
Moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea
Intervention:
Hypoglossal nerve stimulation
Procedure codes:
64582, 64583, 64584
Type of document:
Evidence review and policy summary
Reviewing bodies:
NICE; VbBS; HERC
Last review date:
November 2021
Study types included:
Systematic review; randomized controlled trial; prospective and retrospective case series
Number of studies:
7
Total patients:
326
Geographic context:
United Kingdom; United States
Regulatory context:
Clinical governance and payer policy assessment
Year:
2017–2021
Medical field:
Sleep medicine
Condition:
Moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea
Intervention:
Hypoglossal nerve stimulation
Procedure codes:
64582, 64583, 64584
Type of document:
Evidence review and policy summary
Reviewing bodies:
NICE; VbBS; HERC
Last review date:
November 2021
Study types included:
Systematic review; randomized controlled trial; prospective and retrospective case series
Number of studies:
7
Total patients:
326
Geographic context:
United Kingdom; United States
Regulatory context:
Clinical governance and payer policy assessment
Note:
Year
Theme:
Neuropathology, Biopsy, Medical Guidelines
Document Type:
Guidelines
Organization / Institution:
Southmead Hospital
Target Audience:
Medical professionals, Neuropathologists
Context:
Guidelines for handling and sending nerve biopsy specimens to the Neuropathology Department for analysis and further processing.
Note:
Year
Topic:
Veterinary procedure
Document type:
Medical guide
Target audience:
Veterinarians
Note:
Date
Region / City:
Vestal, NY
Subject:
Medical Consent
Document Type:
Consent Form
Target Audience:
Patients undergoing EMG/NCS procedures
Year:
2026
Institution:
Rosalind Franklin University
Authors:
Scott Allsup, Erica Riley
Field:
Anesthesiology
Document Type:
Research Report
Target Audience:
Anesthesia providers
Study Focus:
Quantitative neuromuscular monitoring and usage improvement
Methods:
Surveys, educational interventions, demonstrations, online presentation, informational flyer
Results:
Moderate increase in use of quantitative TOF monitors, decrease in non-use from 47% to 36%
Conclusions:
Educational initiatives influenced practice change; follow-up education recommended
Subject:
Physics and Biology
Topic:
Neurons, Electrical Resistance, and Signal Transmission
Type of document:
Student worksheet
Educational level:
Secondary or introductory undergraduate
Related article:
“Bridging Physics and Biology Using Resistance and Axons” by Joshua M. Dyer
Materials referenced:
Battery, ammeter, voltmeter, resistors (47kΩ, 12kΩ), salted gelatin, Mylar balloon
Simulation referenced:
Resistance in a Wire (PhET Interactive Simulations, University of Colorado Boulder)
Key concepts:
Axon resistance, voltage drop, current, resistivity, demyelination, multiple sclerosis
Biological structures discussed:
Dendrites, cell body, axon, axon hillock, nodes of Ranvier, myelin
Scientific phenomena:
Action potential, graded potential, signal attenuation
Associated disease:
Multiple sclerosis
Activities included:
Circuit construction, measurement, data collection, graphing, modeling, analysis questions
Year:
2024
Region / city:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Theme:
Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Motor Function Restoration
Document Type:
Research Dataset
Institution / Organization:
Aging + Cardiovascular Discovery Center at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University
Author:
Mary F Barbe, PhD
Target Audience:
Researchers, Academics, Medical Professionals
Period of Activity:
2016-2023
Date of Approval:
2024
Date of Changes:
Not specified
Year:
2026
Region / City:
Not specified
Topic:
Post-operative patient care
Document Type:
Instruction sheet
Institution / Organization:
Patient Care Services
Author:
Healthcare team
Target Audience:
Patients undergoing surgery with nerve blocks
Procedure:
Peripheral nerve block
Duration of Effect:
12-48 hours depending on limb
Medication:
Acetaminophen, anti-inflammatory, narcotic pain medication
Activity Recommendations:
Limb protection, avoid weight bearing or strain
Expected Side Effects:
Numbness, heaviness, temporary muscle weakness, occasional tingling 3-7 days
Year:
2021
Date of Examination:
08/30/2021
Medical Facility:
Guthrie Ambulatory Health Clinic
Location:
Fort Drum, New York, United States
Address:
11050 Mt. Belvedere Blvd., Fort Drum, NY 13605
Type of Document:
Clinical diagnostic report
Medical Field:
Neurology / Electrophysiology
Examination Type:
Nerve conduction studies and clinical electromyography
Patient Name:
Ethan Bennett
Date of Birth:
07/09/2000
Patient Height:
6’3”
Patient Weight:
180 lbs
Referring Provider:
James Contessa, OT
Examining Clinician:
Joanna Minichello, PT, DPT
Reason for Referral:
Right arm weakness
Clinical History:
Right shoulder weakness for six weeks following compression of the shoulder during sleep with initial pain in the supraspinatus region radiating to the posterior and middle deltoid and transient numbness in the fourth and fifth digits
Past Medical History:
None reported
Past Surgical History:
None reported
Physical Examination Findings:
Decreased strength in right C5 myotome with otherwise normal bilateral upper extremity reflexes and sensation
Diagnostic Methods:
Motor nerve conduction studies, sensory nerve conduction studies, monopolar needle electromyography
Muscles Examined:
Rhomboid, Deltoid, Biceps, Triceps, Brachioradialis, Flexor Carpi Radialis, Extensor Indicis, First Dorsal Interosseous, Abductor Pollicis Brevis
Primary Finding:
Right ulnar nerve lesion at or about the elbow affecting motor fibers without evidence of ongoing denervation
Additional Findings:
No electrophysiological evidence of right median nerve lesion, brachial plexopathy, or acute C5–T1 spinal nerve motor lesion
Equipment Used:
Cadwell Sierra Summit electrodiagnostic system
Patient Consent:
Written consent obtained prior to testing
Topic:
Endodontic treatment and post-treatment expectations
Document Type:
Patient information sheet
Medical Field:
Dentistry / Endodontics
Procedure:
Root canal treatment
Institution:
Dental clinic
Purpose:
Post-treatment guidance for patients
Treatment Stages Described:
First appointment, subsequent appointments, after filling the canals
Medications Mentioned:
Aspirin, Tylenol, Advil, Ibuprofen, antibiotics
Symptoms Mentioned:
Pain, dull ache, soreness when biting, swelling, inflammation
Recommended Patient Actions:
Avoid chewing on the treated tooth until comfortable; contact the clinic if additional problems occur
Contact Phone:
(714) 771-7474
Year:
2018
Field:
Orthopedic Surgery; Neurology; Hand and Wrist Disorders
Document Type:
Scientific Literature Review
Institution:
University of Manitoba, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Authors:
Graeme Matthewson; James Kong; Tod Clark
Corresponding Author:
Graeme Matthewson
Location:
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Keywords:
wartenberg syndrome; cheiralgia paresthetica; diagnosis; management; hand and wrist
Data Sources:
MEDLINE (Ovid); EMBASE (Ovid); CINAHL
Literature Search Date:
February 5, 2018
Study Material:
7 case series and 23 case reports
Average Patient Age:
41 years
Patient Demographics:
predominance of female patients
Medical Topic:
Compression neuropathy of the superficial branch of the radial nerve
Associated Conditions:
De Quervain’s tenosynovitis; carpal tunnel syndrome; flexor carpi radialis tendonitis; lateral antebrachial cutaneous nerve palsy; lateral epicondylitis; diabetes; multiple sclerosis; arthritis
Historical Reference:
first clinical description by Robert Wartenberg in 1932
Year:
2024
Region / City:
United States
Theme:
Optic Nerve Hypoplasia, Developmental Disorders, Endocrine and Neurological Function
Document Type:
Research Paper/Article
Organization / Institution:
TSBVI
Author:
Terese Pawletko, PhD
Target Audience:
Healthcare Professionals, Educators, Researchers
Period of Validity:
N/A
Date of Approval:
N/A
Date of Changes:
N/A
Year:
2024
Region / City:
Not specified
Topic:
Neurofibromatosis type 1, Plexiform neurofibromas, Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor
Document Type:
Research article
Organization / Institution:
Not specified
Author:
Not specified
Target Audience:
Researchers, medical professionals
Period of Action:
Not specified
Approval Date:
Not specified
Date of Changes:
Not specified
Year:
Not specified
Country:
India
City:
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Field:
Neuro-ophthalmology
Topic:
Optic nerve sheath meningioma in young male patients
Document Type:
Medical case series article
Institution:
Aravind Eye Hospital
Authors:
Dr. Saakshi Jayant Kole; Dr. Virna Shah; Dr. Nivetha R
Additional Contributors:
Dr. Swathigha S; Dr. M. Pushkaran
Ethics Approval:
Institutional Ethics Committee of Aravind Eye Hospital, Coimbatore
Patient Consent:
Written informed consent obtained from patients for publication
Funding:
No financial support received
Conflict of Interest:
None declared
Study Subjects:
Three young male patients with unilateral vision loss
Diagnostic Methods:
MRI brain and orbit with contrast, CT imaging, clinical ophthalmic examination
Treatment Approaches:
Observation, surgical excision, CyberKnife stereotactic radiosurgery
Key Clinical Signs:
Relative afferent pupillary defect (RAPD), optic disc pallor or edema, impaired color vision
Referenced Standards:
Declaration of Helsinki
Year:
2024
Region / city:
Not specified
Subject:
Neurogenic detrusor overactivity, Spinal cord injury, Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation
Document type:
Case report
Institution:
Not specified
Author:
Not specified
Target audience:
Medical professionals, researchers in neuro-urology
Period of validity:
Not specified
Approval date:
Not specified
Date of changes:
Not specified