• Drug or toxin exposure may cause generalized or organ-specific acute autonomic dysfunction. (medscape.com)
  • Autonomic dysfunction develops when the nerves of the ANS are damaged. (healthline.com)
  • What is autonomic dysfunction? (healthline.com)
  • Autonomic dysfunction can range from mild to life-threatening. (healthline.com)
  • Diabetes and Parkinson's disease are two examples of chronic conditions that can lead to autonomic dysfunction. (healthline.com)
  • Autonomic dysfunction can affect a small part of the ANS or the entire ANS. (healthline.com)
  • Symptoms such as tremor and muscle weakness may occur due to certain types of autonomic dysfunction. (healthline.com)
  • Injury to nerves from conditions like diabetes and Parkinson's disease can cause episodes of orthostatic hypotension due to autonomic dysfunction. (healthline.com)
  • Multiple system atrophy (MSA) is a rare neurodegenerative disorder characterized by autonomic dysfunction, tremors, slow movement, muscle rigidity, and postural instability (collectively known as parkinsonism) and ataxia. (wikipedia.org)
  • Many people affected by MSA experience dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system, which commonly manifests as orthostatic hypotension, impotence, loss of sweating, dry mouth and urinary retention and incontinence. (wikipedia.org)
  • MSA is also different from multiple organ dysfunction syndrome, sometimes referred to as multiple organ failure, and from multiple organ system failures, an often-fatal complication of septic shock and other severe illnesses or injuries. (wikipedia.org)
  • MSA is characterized by the following, which can be present in any combination: autonomic dysfunction parkinsonism (muscle rigidity +/ tremor and slow movement) cerebellar ataxia (Poor coordination/unsteady walking, double vision) A variant with combined features of MSA and dementia with Lewy bodies may also exist. (wikipedia.org)
  • Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a rare clinical syndrome characterized by debilitating pain , swelling, and vasomotor dysfunction of an extremity. (medicinenet.com)
  • In late stages, carpal tunnel syndrome can cause permanent numbness and weakness of the thumb along with overall dysfunction of the hand. (massgeneral.org)
  • Diagnose based on identifying symptoms due to autonomic failure (eg, orthostatic hypotension, neurogenic bladder, erectile dysfunction, gastroparesis, intractable constipation) and a cause of neuropathy. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Multiple system atrophy (MSA) is a progressive, sporadic and adult-onset neurodegenerative disease characterized by a combination of autonomic failure with parkinsonism, cerebellar ataxia and autonomic dysfunction ( 1 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • Autonomic dysfunction in patients with irritable bowel syndrome evidenced by alterations of salivary alpha-amylase secretion. (nel.edu)
  • He L, Xie M, Zhang H, Meng L, Zhang X. Autonomic dysfunction in patients with irritable bowel syndrome evidenced by alterations of salivary alpha-amylase secretion. (nel.edu)
  • Note that this considers orthostatic hypotension generally, not just orthostatic hypotension due to autonomic dysfunction. (nice.org.uk)
  • This evidence summary considers midodrine, the first medicine to receive a UK marketing authorisation for orthostatic hypotension (due to autonomic dysfunction). (nice.org.uk)
  • The etiology of autonomic dysfunction can be primary or idiopathic and secondary causes. (medscape.com)
  • In addition, autonomic dysfunction is associated with various medications. (medscape.com)
  • An adverse drug interaction characterized by altered mental status, autonomic dysfunction, and neuromuscular abnormalities. (bvsalud.org)
  • POTS is a disorder of the autonomic nervous system that can lead the individual to experience a variety of symptoms. (wikipedia.org)
  • Serotonin syndrome ( SS ) is a group of symptoms that may occur with the use of certain serotonergic medications or drugs . (wikipedia.org)
  • [2] Other conditions that can produce similar symptoms such as neuroleptic malignant syndrome , malignant hyperthermia , anticholinergic toxicity , heat stroke , and meningitis should be ruled out. (wikipedia.org)
  • What are the signs and symptoms of complex regional pain syndrome? (medicinenet.com)
  • We aimed to evaluate the short and long-term course of COVID-19 autonomic symptoms and quality of life (QoL) after SARS-CoV-2 infection through a one-year follow-up combined with validated questionnaires . (bvsalud.org)
  • Autonomic symptoms and QoL were assessed using the composite autonomic symptom scale 31 (COMPASS-31) and Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) questionnaires at various time points before SARS-CoV-2 infection (PRE), at hospital discharge (T0), and at 1 (T1), 3 (T3), 6 (T6), and 12 (T12) months of follow-up. (bvsalud.org)
  • Subgroup analysis revealed that 47% of patients experienced worsening autonomic symptoms at T6 and T12, indicating Long-COVID autonomic syndrome . (bvsalud.org)
  • Put together, the words "postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome" mean that when a person stands up, they get tachycardia, and they also have other symptoms. (wikipedia.org)
  • Various attempts to classify burning mouth syndrome (BMS) based on etiology and symptoms have been made. (medscape.com)
  • Type 1 burning mouth syndrome (BMS): Patients have no symptoms upon waking, with progression throughout the day. (medscape.com)
  • Type 2 burning mouth syndrome (BMS): Patients have continuous symptoms throughout the day and are frequently asymptomatic at night. (medscape.com)
  • Type 3 burning mouth syndrome (BMS): Patients have intermittent symptoms throughout the day and symptom-free days. (medscape.com)
  • Paraneoplastic Syndromes Paraneoplastic syndromes are symptoms that occur at sites distant from a tumor or its metastasis. (msdmanuals.com)
  • try immunotherapy if autoimmune autonomic insufficiency is diagnosed or, if symptoms are severe, plasma exchange or IV gamma-globulin. (msdmanuals.com)
  • These symptoms became the norm for Nicole Reeves, a patient who suffers from a debilitating heart condition called postural tachycardia syndrome - commonly known as POTS. (ucalgary.ca)
  • When Do Symptoms of Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome Begin? (nih.gov)
  • Diagnosis is often based on symptoms and confirmed by genetic testing or skin biopsy , [4] but people may initially be misdiagnosed with hypochondriasis , depression , or chronic fatigue syndrome . (wikipedia.org)
  • [5] According to the Ehlers-Danlos Society , the syndromes can also be grouped by the symptoms determined by specific gene mutations. (wikipedia.org)
  • The major clinical features of Sjogren's syndrome are the well-recognized "sicca" (dry) symptoms" that are clinically evident by dry eyes and dry mouth. (medifocus.com)
  • A significant number of women who suffer with Sjogren's syndrome also develop a triad of symptoms consisting of dryness, pain, and fatigue that can contribute to a reduced quality of life. (medifocus.com)
  • Sjogren's syndrome is difficult to diagnose in part because patients present with a wide range of symptoms that can overlap with many other diseases and conditions. (medifocus.com)
  • Curently, there is no known cure for Sjogren's syndrome, although a variety of treatment options are available to manage the bothersome symptoms of dry eyes and dry mouth. (medifocus.com)
  • How Sjogren's syndrome is diagnosed based on factors such as signs/symptoms, patient history, physical examination, and examination of the oral cavity and eyes. (medifocus.com)
  • A seizure can present with autonomic symptoms initially, during its propagation, or during the aftermath. (medscape.com)
  • She was diagnosed with severe global autonomic failure involving postganglionic sympathetic sudomotor, cardiovagal, and cardiovascular adrenergic systems. (neurology.org)
  • The PR Interval Predicted Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome Who Underwent Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: 3 Years Follow-up Results/Primer Perkütan Koroner Girisim Uygulanan Akut Koroner Sendrom Hastalarinda PR Mesafesi Majör Istenmeyen Olaylari Öngörmüstür: 3 Yillik Takip Sonuçlari. (jocms.org)
  • Our findings link cardiovascular autonomic parameters to brain activity changes involved in the elaboration of nociceptive information, thus beginning to elucidate underlying brain mechanisms associated with the reciprocal relationship between autonomic and pain-related systems. (frontiersin.org)
  • Cardiovascular autonomic failure (AF) is one of the main features which worsens dramatically the quality of life. (frontiersin.org)
  • The cardiovascular AF in MSA is thought to be mainly due to a progressive neurodegeneration of several areas involved in autonomic control of the cardiovascular system such as inter alia , cholinergic neurons in the ventrolateral ambiguous nucleus and dorsal motor nucleus of the vagus nerve ( 5 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • Many studies in MSA patients have already depicted cardiovascular autonomic impairments with a reduction in sympathetic and parasympathetic activities ( 6 - 9 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • The autonomic regulation or cardiovascular function plays the most crucial role of the autonomic functions and has been the most evaluated part of the ANS. (medscape.com)
  • Older patients with a history of orthostatic intolerance, unexplained syncope and fall trauma, and negative result of active standing test should be further evaluated using cardiovascular autonomic tests such as head-up tilt testing, Valsalva maneuver, and carotid sinus massage. (lu.se)
  • This study aimed to evaluate the neurohormonal activity in patients with acute coronary syndrome and their relation to clinical outcomes by measuring plasma chromogranin A and plasma and RBC cholinesterase activity. (jocms.org)
  • Autonomic neuroscience : basic & clinical. (jocms.org)
  • Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a clinical diagnosis made via the exclusion of all other causes. (medscape.com)
  • Autonomic failure (AF) is one main clinical feature which has a significant impact on health-related quality of life. (frontiersin.org)
  • Finding a healthcare provider who has clinical experience with the diagnosis and management of Sjogren's syndrome is crucial for achieving the goals of treatment. (medifocus.com)
  • Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) can be described as a collection of clinical syndromes that manifests as an acute inflammatory polyradiculoneuropathy with resultant weakness and diminished reflexes. (medscape.com)
  • In addition to contributing to the clinical presentation, autonomic involvement of organs due to epilepsy can contribute to sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP). (medscape.com)
  • Reflex syncope may manifest as orthostatic vasovagal reflex, situational syncope, or carotid sinus hypersensitivity, which becomes a clinical syndrome when associated with history of unexplained syncope and positive provocation test, carotid sinus massage. (lu.se)
  • Harlequin syndrome: does a cranial autonomic neuropathy influence headache? (bmj.com)
  • One facet of this interesting syndrome is the demonstration of pupillary signs by pharmacological studies explicable by the sudden onset of parasympathetic and sympathetic deficit, implicating an autonomic neuropathy mediated by an autoimmune process or viral infection. (bmj.com)
  • This condition is called autonomic neuropathy or dysautonomia. (healthline.com)
  • The Peripheral Nerve Surgery Program specializes in evaluating, diagnosing and treating patients with peripheral nerve disorders, including peripheral neuropathy, compression neuropathies such as carpal tunnel syndrome, peripheral nerve injuries, painful nerves (neuromas) and nerve tumors. (massgeneral.org)
  • Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type I (HSAN I)." Syndromes: Rapid Recognition and Perioperative Implications, 2e Bissonnette B, Luginbuehl I, Engelhardt T. Bissonnette B, & Luginbuehl I, & Engelhardt T(Eds. (mhmedical.com)
  • Autonomic insufficiency is usually a late manifestation in alcoholic neuropathy. (msdmanuals.com)
  • of autonomic neuropathy is based on demonstration of autonomic failure and of a specific cause of neuropathy (eg, diabetes, amyloidosis). (msdmanuals.com)
  • Autoimmune autonomic neuropathy may be suspected after a viral infection. (msdmanuals.com)
  • This antibody is present in about half of patients with autoimmune autonomic neuropathy and is occasionally present in patients with other autonomic neuropathies. (msdmanuals.com)
  • In addition to the acquired causes, inherited disorders like hereditary sensory-autonomic neuropathy (HSAN), familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP), Tangier disease, and Fabry disease also exist. (medscape.com)
  • Adult-onset opsoclonus-myoclonus syndrome (OMS) is an autoimmune disorder with paraneoplastic, parainfectious, or idiopathic etiologies. (neurology.org)
  • Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is an idiopathic condition characterized by a continuous burning sensation of the mucosa of the mouth, typically involving the tongue, with or without extension to the lips and oral mucosa. (medscape.com)
  • In a classification by etiology or cause, idiopathic burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is considered "primary BMS" (or "true BMS"), whereas "secondary BMS" has an identifiable cause. (medscape.com)
  • Autonomic neuropathies are peripheral nerve disorders with disproportionate involvement of autonomic fibers. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Ryan MM. Autonomic neuropathies. (mountsinai.org)
  • Noninvasive evaluation of autonomic nervous system (ANS) and myocardial vulnerability may help determination of OSAS patients who are under high risk of malignant cardiac arrhythmias. (hacettepe.edu.tr)
  • Mosqueda-Garcia R. Evaluation of autonomic failure. (jocms.org)
  • Genetic neurodegenerative disorder characterized by a loss of sensations, especially in the lower extremities, leading to perforating skin ulceration and bone destruction as a result of abnormal functioning of the autonomic nervous system. (mhmedical.com)
  • Chronic fatigue syndrome is a complex disorder that can devastate a victim's wellbeing and livelihood. (washdiplomat.com)
  • Postnatal deficits in brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) are thought to contribute to pathogenesis of Rett syndrome (RTT), a progressive neurodevelopmental disorder caused by mutations in the gene encoding methyl-CpG-binding protein 2 (MeCP2). (jneurosci.org)
  • Loss-of-function mutations in the gene encoding methyl-CpG-binding protein 2 (MeCP2) cause most cases of Rett syndrome (RTT), a severe autism spectrum disorder characterized by cognitive, motor, and behavioral deficits as well as marked respiratory arrhythmia and cardiac and gastrointestinal dysautonomia ( Chahrour and Zoghbi, 2007 ). (jneurosci.org)
  • Sjogren's syndrome is a chronic, slowly progressive, autoimmune disorder that attacks and eventually destroys the cells of the salivary glands that produce saliva and the cells of the lacrimal glands that produce tear. (medifocus.com)
  • Most patients are diagnosed with the primary form of the syndrome defined as dry eyes and dry mouth that occurs in the absence of another underlying autoimmune disorder. (medifocus.com)
  • Since Sjogren's syndrome is a rare disorder, most healthcare providers see only a few cases over many years of practice so that the diagnosis can easily be missed. (medifocus.com)
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome is a disorder of the hand caused by injury of the median nerve inside the wrist. (cdc.gov)
  • 30 million people in the US) may acquire an autonomic disorder requiring medical attention. (medscape.com)
  • Ehlers-Danlos syndromes ( EDS ) are a group of 13 genetic connective-tissue disorders in the current classification, [7] with the latest type discovered in 2018. (wikipedia.org)
  • Unlike the above disorders, which each affect sympathetic and parasympathetic function, the autonomic condition postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) affects only sympathetic function. (medscape.com)
  • The ANS includes the sympathetic autonomic nervous system (SANS) and the parasympathetic autonomic nervous system (PANS). (healthline.com)
  • Long-COVID syndrome is characterized by fatigue , orthostatic intolerance , tachycardia , pain , memory difficulties, and brain fog , which may be associated with autonomic nervous system abnormalities . (bvsalud.org)
  • Special laboratory tests that are used to confirm the diagnosis of Sjogren's syndrome that are designed to measure abnormalities in the production of saliva and tears. (medifocus.com)
  • This is likely underpinned by a substantial overlap between brain areas of the central autonomic network and areas involved in pain processing and modulation. (frontiersin.org)
  • To approach these issues, we analyzed synaptic function in the brainstem nucleus tractus solitarius (nTS), the principal site for integration of primary visceral afferent inputs to central autonomic pathways and a region in which we found markedly reduced levels of BDNF in Mecp2 mutants. (jneurosci.org)
  • In this case-control study, cardiac and neurohormonal parameters were compared between fifty-one patients with acute coronary syndrome admitted to the cardiac center in Azadi teaching Hospital in Duhok-Iraq, and thirty comparable gender and age-healthy subjects. (jocms.org)
  • Cardiac biomarkers of acute coronary syndrome: from history to high-sensitivity cardiac troponin. (jocms.org)
  • Role of the autonomic nervous system in the genesis of cardiac arrhythmias: pathophysiology and therapy implications. (jocms.org)
  • Franciosi S, Perry FKG, Roston TM, Armstrong KR, Claydon VE, Sanatani S. The role of the autonomic nervous system in arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death. (jocms.org)
  • Little is known about the connection between hot flashes on cardiac autonomic regulation (the control of the heart rate). (caringmedical.com)
  • To maintain cardiac output, the vagal nerve tone is lowered by autonomic centers, so that the heart rate is increased and the cardiac output can remain stable. (medscape.com)
  • Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a condition characterized by an abnormally large increase in heart rate upon standing. (wikipedia.org)
  • Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome ( POTS , also called postural tachycardia syndrome ) is a medical problem. (wikipedia.org)
  • But the new Calgary Autonomic Investigation and Management Clinic at the South Health Campus, which officially launches in November, will help give Reeves - and the thousands of POTS patients in Alberta like her - the treatment she needs. (ucalgary.ca)
  • The Calgary Autonomic Investigation and Management Clinic, led by Dr. Satish Raj, an Alberta Health Services electrophysiologist and POTS specialist, began seeing patients a year ago. (ucalgary.ca)
  • POTS is a form of dysautonomia - an umbrella term used to describe several different medical conditions that cause a malfunction of areas in the autonomic nervous system. (ucalgary.ca)
  • Ella Woodward, 23, embraced a fully vegan lifestyle to beat her POTS syndrome. (dailymail.co.uk)
  • In 2011 Ella was diagnosed with a relatively rare illness called Postural Tachycardia Syndrome, or POTS. (dailymail.co.uk)
  • There are several types, including postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). (healthline.com)
  • Apart from classical orthostatic hypotension, the gravitational force may strongly contribute to other forms of orthostatic intolerance, delayed and postprandial OH, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), and reflex syncope. (lu.se)
  • Her research centers on both autonomic and movement disorders as well as the history of neurology. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Abnormal neuronal electrical activity corresponding to a seizure can involve central centers for the regulation of autonomic activity. (medscape.com)
  • As indicators of autonomic function, we examined how heart rate variability (HRV) frequency measures were influenced by tonic noxious stimulation and how these variables related to participants' pain perception and to brain functional connectivity in regions known to play a role in both ANS regulation and pain perception, namely the right dorsal anterior cingulate cortex (dACC) and periaqueductal gray (PAG). (frontiersin.org)
  • From left, Dr. Satish Raj and Nicole Reeves, a patient with postural tachycardia syndrome. (ucalgary.ca)
  • Dysautonomia is when your autonomic nervous system doesn't work properly, usually due to an underlying condition. (healthline.com)
  • Serotonin syndrome is typically caused by the use of two or more serotonergic medications or drugs. (wikipedia.org)
  • Serotonin syndrome is a potentially life-threatening condition that occurs when there is an excess of serotonin, a neurotransmitter in the brain, leading to a dangerous increase in nerve cell activity. (osmosis.org)
  • Serotonin syndrome can occur as a result of taking certain medications, including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors ( SSRIs ), monoamine oxidase inhibitors ( MAOIs ), and serotonin- norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors ( SNRIs ) or taking a combination of medications that increase serotonin levels. (osmosis.org)
  • The median nerve is one of three major nerves of the upper extremity that contains motor, sensory, and autonomic fibers. (cdc.gov)
  • Small myelinated fibers transmit preganglionic autonomic efferents (B fibers) and somatic afferents (A delta fibers). (medscape.com)
  • Unmyelinated (C) fibers transmit postganglionic autonomic efferents as well as somatic and autonomic afferents. (medscape.com)
  • Certain types of cancer can cause paraneoplastic syndromes that affect the ANS. (healthline.com)
  • Purpose: to investigate the influence of the developed program of physical therapy for patients with chronic gastritis and to evaluate the effectiveness and dynamics of the indices of the secretory function of the stomach and the autonomic nervous system. (ua.es)
  • In HRV analysis, autonomic balance changed in favor of sympathetic system at night in OSAS patients. (hacettepe.edu.tr)
  • The Long-COVID autonomic syndrome in hospitalized patients: A one-year prospective cohort study. (bvsalud.org)
  • Early rehabilitative and pharmacological therapy is recommended for patients at the T1 and T3 stages after SARS-CoV-2 infection to minimize the risk of developing long-term autonomic syndrome . (bvsalud.org)
  • Patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) frequently present with alterations of autonomic activity, especially hi. (nel.edu)
  • In Mecp2 -null mice, a model of RTT, BDNF deficits are most pronounced in structures important for autonomic and respiratory control, functions that are severely affected in RTT patients. (jneurosci.org)
  • Approximately 30% of patients develop secondary Sjogren's syndrome that is associated with another underlying autoimmune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or scleroderma. (medifocus.com)
  • To understand the effect of epilepsy on the autonomic nervous system (ANS), the autonomic functions in patients with epilepsy can be evaluated both during seizures and in their baseline state, also known as the interictal state. (medscape.com)
  • The onset of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is usually linked to a wide range of injuries resulting from trauma such as ankle sprain , bug bite , or after casting, surgery, immobilization, or a procedure such as venipuncture and intramuscular injection. (medicinenet.com)
  • Then chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) derailed his life, and he ended up sleeping on park benches in Oklahoma. (washdiplomat.com)
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a condition brought on by increased pressure on the median nerve at the wrist. (massgeneral.org)
  • Although carpal tunnel syndrome is common, it is not the only cause of numbness, tingling, and pain in the forearm and hand. (massgeneral.org)
  • How is carpal tunnel syndrome diagnosed? (massgeneral.org)
  • How is carpal tunnel syndrome treated? (massgeneral.org)
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome is treated with splinting, steroid injection, or surgery. (massgeneral.org)
  • Ergonom ics guides: an ergonom ics guide to carpal tunnel syndrome. (cdc.gov)
  • This guide is concerned with carpal tunnel syndrome - what it is, what causes it, and what can be done about it. (cdc.gov)
  • thenar atrophy" is a common symptom in advanced cases of carpal tunnel syndrome. (cdc.gov)
  • Persons suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome often complain that they cannot tell hot from cold, that they do not feel they have much strength, and that they have trouble performing simple manipulations, such tasks as tying their shoes. (cdc.gov)
  • the areas of the hand innervated by the median nerve often are reported to be dry and shiny in persons suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome. (cdc.gov)
  • Clumbsiness is a common symptom of carpal tunnel syndrome. (cdc.gov)
  • In summary, carpal tunnel syndrome is manifested as a specific pattern of neurological deficits that result in discomfort and impaired use of the hand. (cdc.gov)
  • It is the most common nerve compression syndrome in the upper extremity (arm) and is caused by compression of the nerve as it travels through the carpal tunnel, a space in the wrist where the tendons that allow you to make a fist (flexor tendons) and median nerve travel. (massgeneral.org)
  • Besides nerve localization in the peripheral nervous system, it occurs in diseases of the presynaptic neuromuscular junction such as botulism and myasthenic syndrome. (medscape.com)
  • Long QT syndrome (LQTS) is a problem with the heart's electrical conduction system that may prevent the heart from pumping properly, leading to palpitations, blackouts, seizures, and life threatening arrhythmias. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • The interaction between seizures and the autonomic nervous system (ANS) is very complex. (medscape.com)
  • Hence, it is very import for clinicians to have a better understanding of the autonomic manifestation of seizures. (medscape.com)
  • Both complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) I and II have a hallmark of allodynia, severe hyperalgesia, edema , skin changes, and abnormal alterations in sudomotor and vasomotor function. (medicinenet.com)
  • The bladder and urethra are innervated by 3 sets of peripheral nerves arising from the autonomic nervous system (ANS) and somatic nervous system. (medscape.com)
  • 2019). Syndromes: Rapid Recognition and Perioperative Implications, 2e . (mhmedical.com)
  • The autonomic nervous system--a role in sudden infant death syndrome. (bmj.com)
  • Objectives To examine the association between use of a dummy (pacifier) during sleep and the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) in relation to other risk factors. (bmj.com)
  • The reduction in the incidence of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) after the Back to Sleep campaign in the United States and other countries showed that sleep environment strongly influences the risk of SIDS, 1 2 although the underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood. (bmj.com)
  • To further define how BDNF deficits associated with loss of MeCP2 may affect respiratory and autonomic network function, the present study first compared the distribution of BDNF protein in the medulla from wild-type and Mecp2 -null mice. (jneurosci.org)
  • Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is prolonged pain, disproportionate to the initiating event, most frequently following minor trauma and most commonly affecting the distal aspect of an extremity. (bmj.com)
  • Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is likely more than one disease process, and the etiology may be multifactorial. (medscape.com)
  • Overview of the Autonomic Nervous System The autonomic nervous system regulates physiologic processes. (msdmanuals.com)