Submitted by ian on Tue, 06/21/2011 – 22:55 The periodic paralyses are a group of rare inherited disorders that cause temporary episodes of muscle weakness or paralysis. Periodic Paralysis is found in all races and in both sexes. Some patients have their first attack within minutes of birth, but a few don’t have symptoms until they are…
Submitted by deb on Tue, 04/12/2016 – 22:54 Adverse reactions to anaesthesia, including life-threatening events, are a serious concern for patients with Periodic Paralysis Disorders. Many of our patients report serious events associated with anesthesia and side effects which may linger for days to months. There is rarely time for a surgical team to comb through journals…
Submitted by deb on Tue, 07/03/2012 – 18:45 Measuring quality of life impairment in skeletal muscle channelopathies. Eur J Neurol. 2012 May 19. doi: 10.1111/j.1468-1331.2012.03751.x. [Epub ahead of print] Sansone VA, Ricci C, Montanari M, Apolone G, Rose M, Meola G; INQoL Group. SourceDepartment of Neurology, University of Milan, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, Milan, Italy. Abstract Link to…
Submitted by deb on Sat, 07/02/2011 – 18:02 Introduction: The major features found in all the periodic paralyses are: 1. Attacks almost always begin before the age of 25, though occasionally later in life. ATS patients can develop first symptoms at any age. 2. Serum potassium fluctuates shortly before an attack, but serum potassium level will normalize…
Annabelle SJ Baughan [1] MB FRCP FRCPath,Deborah Cavel-Greant [1],Janice Megalo [1] AAS-MAA, andFrank Weber [2] MD PhD.[1] Periodic Paralysis International (www.hkpp.org)[2] Colonel, Medical Service (Neurology), German Air Force. Military Hospital (Bundeswehrkrankenhaus), 89081 Ulm, & German Air Force Center of Aerospace Medicine, D-82256 Fürstenfelbruck. Medical Adviser, Periodic Paralysis Association;Corresponding author: ASJ Baughan@gmail.com With grateful acknowledgement to…
Annabelle SJ Baughan [1] MB FRCP FRCPath,Deborah Cavel-Greant [1],Janice Megalo [1] AAS-MAA, andFrank Weber [2] MD PhD.[1] Periodic Paralysis International (www.hkpp.org)[2] Colonel, Medical Service (Neurology), German Air Force. Military Hospital (Bundeswehrkrankenhaus), 89081 Ulm, & German Air Force Center of Aerospace Medicine, D-82256 Fürstenfelbruck. Medical Adviser, Periodic Paralysis Association;Corresponding author: ASJ Baughan@gmail.com With grateful acknowledgement to…