The neurologist explains the link between Guillain-Barre Syndrome and paralysis, and the initial symptoms to watch out for.

Despite being one of the most effective cholesterol-lowering agents, statins remain a controversial topic in healthcare. This ...

There is an underdiagnosed condition called statin-induced autoimmune myopathy. It can take years to show up and can be hard to treat.

Neuromuscular training reduces the onset of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), according to a study published online July 1 in JAMA Internal Medicine. People with diabetes who are ...

Critical illness polyneuropathy (CIP) and critical illness myopathy (CIM) are major complications that occur in severely ill patients who require intensive care treatment. CIP and CIM affect the ...

using search terms “intensive care unit acquired weakness”, “critical illness myopathy”, “critical illness neuropathy”, “critical illness polyneuropathy”, “intensive care unit acquired paresis”, ...

BACKGROUND: Critical illness polyneuropathy and myopathy (CIPNM) is recognized as a common condition that develops in the intensive care unit (ICU). It may lead to a prolonged hospital stay with ...

Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2013;7(5):439-451. A metabolic complication infrequently seen after bariatric surgery is hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia secondary to pancreatic islet cell ...

Polyneuropathy occurs when multiple peripheral nerves become damaged. Symptoms include problems with sensation, coordination, or other body functions. Polyneuropathy is also known as peripheral ...

Background: Beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) is beneficial for restoring muscle mass. However, the evidence supporting its use in critically ill patients remains unclear. We conducted a ...