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Paralysis (Palsy)

A general term most often used to describe severe or complete loss of muscle strength due to motor system disease from the level of the cerebral cortex to the muscle fiber. This term may also occasionally refer to a loss of sensory function. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p45)
Also Known As:
Palsy; Paralyses; Palsies; Todd's Paralysis; Plegia; Todd Paralysis; Paralysis, Todd; Paralysis, Todd's; Plegias; Todds Paralysis
Networked: 14164 relevant articles (682 outcomes, 802 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Stroke (Strokes)
2. Muscle Spasticity (Spastic)
3. Pain (Aches)
4. Wounds and Injuries (Trauma)
5. Facial Paralysis (Facial Palsy)

Experts

1. Lin, Shih-Hua: 21 articles (03/2021 - 03/2002)
2. Hanna, Michael G: 19 articles (07/2021 - 08/2002)
3. Steinman, Lawrence: 19 articles (12/2017 - 11/2002)
4. Hochberg, Leigh R: 16 articles (11/2021 - 03/2007)
5. Johnson, Eric A: 16 articles (06/2021 - 09/2003)
6. Montecucco, Cesare: 16 articles (01/2021 - 11/2006)
7. Barbieri, Joseph T: 16 articles (01/2018 - 04/2006)
8. Kozin, Scott H: 15 articles (01/2022 - 04/2005)
9. Shenoy, Krishna V: 15 articles (10/2021 - 04/2013)
10. Rummel, Andreas: 14 articles (01/2018 - 07/2004)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Paralysis:
1. Adrenal Cortex Hormones (Corticosteroids)IBA
2. SteroidsIBA
3. Botulinum Toxins (Botulinum Toxin)IBA
4. Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics)IBA
5. Type A Botulinum Toxins (Botox)FDA Link
6. Proteins (Proteins, Gene)FDA Link
7. PotassiumIBA
8. Prednisolone (Predate)FDA LinkGeneric
9. MethylprednisoloneFDA LinkGeneric
10. Antiviral Agents (Antivirals)IBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Laryngoplasty
3. Decompression
4. Conservative Treatment
5. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)