Hepatic MPNST without NF1: normal tumor markers, no recurrence 2 years after resection
Case Report Shows Surgery for Rare Liver Tumor Success
A case report and literature review describes a 56-year-old woman with hepatic malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) without neuro…
A rare liver tumor known as MPNST was successfully treated with surgery, showing no signs of return after two years.
Case report review of clindamycin use in a 62-year-old male with Neurofibromatosis type 1 and hematoma
A Rare Bleeding Complication Every NF1 Patient Should Know About
This case report review describes the management of a 62-year-old male with Neurofibromatosis type 1 who presented with a hematoma. The pati…
A sudden pain or unexplained lump in someone with NF1 could signal a life-threatening bleed that needs emergency care right away.
Kinesio Taping Plus Stretching Improves Pain and Function in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Home taping beats electrical stimulation for wrist pain and grip strength in adults
This randomized controlled trial in 42 adults with carpal tunnel syndrome compared home-based Kinesio taping plus myofascial stretching to T…
A home-based taping method combined with stretching improved wrist pain and grip strength more than electrical stimulation in adults with ca…
Review of Hepatitis E Virus Associated Neurological Injury Syndromes
Hepatitis E virus may be linked to several rare neurological conditions
This review examines the association between Hepatitis E virus (HEV) exposure and specific neurological conditions, including Guillain–Barré…
A review suggests Hepatitis E virus might connect to rare neurological issues like Guillain–Barré syndrome, though more research is needed t…
Narrative review examines immunotherapy options for anti-GQ1b antibody syndromes including BBE and Miller Fisher syndrome
A Rare Brainstem Condition Has a New Diagnostic Map
This narrative review evaluates the role of immunotherapy in patients with anti-GQ1b antibody syndromes, including Bickerstaff Brainstem Enc…
A new model groups rare brain disorders causing double vision and balance problems into one clear spectrum to help doctors diagnose confusin…
Biological and clinical factors associated with peripheral neuropathy in rheumatoid arthritis cohort
RA Nerve Damage Linked to This Common Marker
This retro-prospective cross-sectional study evaluated 63 patients with rheumatoid arthritis to assess biological and clinical factors linke…
You wake up with tingling in your hands. It feels like pins and needles.
Retrospective cohort describes Parsonage-Turner syndrome presentation and recovery in 42 patients
The Shoulder Pain Many Doctors Miss for Weeks
A retrospective cohort of 42 patients with Parsonage-Turner syndrome at a Chinese hand surgery center found an average annual incidence of 4…
A rare nerve disorder often starts with severe shoulder pain, yet diagnosis takes two months on average, delaying treatment and recovery.
Losartan reduces incidence and delays onset of paclitaxel-induced peripheral neuropathy in women with early-stage breast cancer
Losartan may reduce nerve pain from breast cancer chemotherapy in small trial
This single-center, open-label randomized controlled trial enrolled 89 women with early-stage breast cancer scheduled for weekly paclitaxel.
A common blood pressure drug called losartan significantly reduced nerve pain and improved quality of life for women receiving breast cancer…
Sweden saw a five-fold increase in vibration check-ups among exposed workers between 2016 and 2022
Why do workers with hand-arm vibration fears skip mandatory medical checks?
This mixed-methods meta-analysis examined medical check-up for vibrations (MCV) participation among vibration-exposed workers in Sweden.
Workers skip mandatory hand-vibration check-ups because employers don't offer them and they fear a diagnosis will hurt their careers.
SPG4 frequency is 33.3% in Central Chinese HSP families with 7 novel SPAST variants identified
Genetic study finds SPAST variants in one-third of Chinese families with hereditary spastic paraplegia
An observational cohort study of 63 unrelated hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP) families from Central China found SPAST variants in 33.3% …
Genetic testing found SPAST gene changes in one-third of Chinese families with hereditary spastic paraplegia, including seven new variants a…
Mobile App with Contingency Management Improves Pain Outcomes in Adults with NF1
Can a phone app help adults with NF1 manage their chronic pain?
A randomized trial in 108 adults with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 and chronic pain found that the iCanCope mobile app plus contingency manageme…
Adults with NF1 who used a phone app with rewards reported less pain interference and greater confidence in managing their chronic pain comp…
Case report describes multimodal treatment and single-cell sequencing in NF1 patient with Malignant Triton Tumor
What happens when a rare cancer returns? One young woman's story offers a clue
A case report describes a 23-year-old woman with neurofibromatosis type 1 and Malignant Triton Tumor.
A 23-year-old woman with a rare chest tumor found disease stabilization after surgery failed, using a mix of chemotherapy, targeted therapy,…