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Eagle Syndrome: Efficacies Of Medical And Surgical Treatments, Kirklin Mitchell
Eagle Syndrome: Efficacies Of Medical And Surgical Treatments, Kirklin Mitchell
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Eagle Syndrome is a rare syndrome caused by elongation of the styloid process of the temporal bone or calcification of the stylohyoid ligament occurring in a very small percentage of the population that can cause a wide range of common symptoms, leading to it being often misdiagnosed. While there are no set standards for treating Eagle Syndrome, both pharmaceutical and surgical options exist. Pharmaceutical options are often ineffective in long term treatment so surgery is usually required for full symptom resolution. Transoral and Transcervical surgeries have similar efficacies but each come with important drawbacks when considering which type of surgery …
The Diverse Neurological Manifestations Of The Sars-Cov-2 Pandemic, Asmeda Spalding
The Diverse Neurological Manifestations Of The Sars-Cov-2 Pandemic, Asmeda Spalding
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SARS-CoV-2 remains an international public health concern and can be encountered in all aspects of healthcare. Although most neurological manifestations are benign, clinicians must be aware and able to recognize more serious conditions that require urgent referral and intervention. Patients at risk for severe cases should be given extra attention given their propensity for neurological and clinical deterioration. This article highlights the most common and urgent neurological symptoms and diagnoses of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as clinical pearls for their identification.