DOCTORS'
Medical Case Studies
DOCTORS'
Medical Case Studies
Swallowing testing
Central pattern generator
Central pattern generators (CPGs) can be defined as neural networks that can endogenously (i.e. , without rhythmic sensory or central input) produce rhythmic patterned outputs" or as "neural circuits that generate periodic motor commands for rhythmic movements such as locomotion. " CPGs have been shown to produce rhythmic outputs resembling normal "rhythmic motor pattern production" even in isolation from motor and sensory feedback from limbs and other muscle targets. To be classified as a rhythmic generator, a CPG requires: 1. "two or more processes that interact such that each process sequentially increases and decreases, and 2...
Swallowing testing - List of case studies
- Multinodular goiter with thyroid lobe cysts
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evidence of hypothyroidism. I will check that by testing her thyroid function tests. As far as the ... patient has persistent compressive symptoms like dyspnea, swallowing difficulty etc then she should consider re-aspiration of fluid ...
- Cervical Dystonia – additional opinion
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by other neurological signs and symptoms such as swallowing problems, speech problems, cognitive loss and walking problems. These require further investigation with laboratory testing and possible neuroimaging. Adult onset dystonia tends to ...
- Motor Neuron Disease – another opinion
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is no biologic marker for ALS, the expert suggests further testing that is focused on trying to rule out other disorders and show diffuse ... June of 2008. More recently, she developed progressive swallowing difficulties as well. In December of 2008 was seen by Dr. X, ...
- Motor Neuron Disease – additional opinion
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be utility in repeating clinical and electrophysiologic testing. The expert also recommends to perform pulmonary function testing. ... June of 2008. More recently, she developed progressive swallowing difficulties as well. In December of 2008 was seen by Dr. ...