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Paresis (Hemiparesis) Summary

Description: A general term referring to a mild to moderate degree of muscular weakness, occasionally used as a synonym for PARALYSIS (severe or complete loss of motor function). In the older literature, paresis often referred specifically to paretic neurosyphilis (see NEUROSYPHILIS). "General paresis" and "general paralysis" may still carry that connotation. Bilateral lower extremity paresis is referred to as PARAPARESIS.

Also Known As: Hemiparesis; Pareses; Brachial Paresis; Crural Paresis; Lower Extremity Paresis Show All >>

Networked: 1875 relevant articles (112 outcomes, 103 trials/studies) for this Disease

Key Drugs and Agents for Paresis

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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
  1. Steroids : 8 outcomes in 19 results : IBA
  2. Botulinum Toxins (Botulinum Toxin) : 3 outcomes 5 studies in 52 results : IBA
  3. Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid) : 3 outcomes 1 study in 9 results : FDA 80 Generic
  4. Prednisolone (Predate) : 2 outcomes 1 study in 10 results : FDA 55 Generic
  5. Propranolol (Inderal) : 2 outcomes 1 study in 4 results : FDA 158 Generic
  6. Adrenal Cortex Hormones (Corticosteroids) : 2 outcomes in 8 results : IBA
  7. Gold : 2 outcomes in 5 results : IBA
  8. Carbamazepine (Tegretol) : 2 outcomes in 4 results : FDA 24 Generic
  9. Ganciclovir (Cytovene) : 2 outcomes in 2 results : FDA 7 Generic
  10. Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin (Heparin, Low Molecular Weight) : 2 outcomes in 2 results : IBA
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Diseases Related to Paresis

  1. Stroke (Strokes)
  2. Muscle Spasticity (Spastic)
  3. Seizures (Seizure)
  4. Pain (Aches)
  5. Paralysis (Palsy)
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Key Therapies for Paresis

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  1. Occupational Therapy (Therapy, Occupational) : 7 outcomes 9 studies in 22 results
  2. Aftercare (After-Treatment) : 7 outcomes in 29 results
  3. Orthotic Devices (Orthosis) : 4 outcomes 7 studies in 30 results
  4. Injections : 4 outcomes 2 studies in 32 results
  5. Activities of Daily Living (ADL) : 3 outcomes 6 studies in 42 results
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