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Paresis (Hemiparesis)

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; Monoparesis; Muscular Paresis; Upper Extremity Paresis; Brachial Pareses; Crural Pareses; Extremity Pareses, Lower; Extremity Pareses, Upper; Extremity Paresis, Lower; Extremity Paresis, Upper; Hemipareses; Lower Extremity Pareses; Monopareses; Muscle Pareses; Muscular Pareses; Pareses, Brachial; Pareses, Crural; Pareses, Lower Extremity; Pareses, Muscle; Pareses, Muscular; Pareses, Upper Extremity; Paresis, Brachial; Paresis, Crural; Paresis, Lower Extremity; Paresis, Muscle; Paresis, Muscular; Paresis, Upper Extremity; Upper Extremity Pareses; Muscle Paresis
Networked: 3343 relevant articles (262 outcomes, 264 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Stroke (Strokes)
2. Muscle Spasticity (Spastic)
3. Pain (Aches)
4. Paralysis (Palsy)
5. Aphasia (Dysphasia)

Experts

1. Abo, Masahiro: 31 articles (09/2020 - 01/2010)
2. Kakuda, Wataru: 23 articles (05/2017 - 01/2010)
3. Taub, Edward: 19 articles (10/2022 - 10/2002)
4. Gracies, Jean-Michel: 19 articles (01/2021 - 05/2005)
5. Uswatte, Gitendra: 14 articles (10/2022 - 02/2003)
6. Heit, John A: 12 articles (01/2018 - 06/2002)
7. Domen, Kazuhisa: 11 articles (01/2022 - 11/2010)
8. Liu, Meigen: 11 articles (01/2021 - 12/2003)
9. Takebayashi, Takashi: 10 articles (01/2022 - 11/2012)
10. Momosaki, Ryo: 10 articles (01/2017 - 01/2010)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Paresis:
1. SteroidsIBA
2. Type A Botulinum Toxins (Botox)FDA Link
3. Adrenal Cortex Hormones (Corticosteroids)IBA
4. Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics)IBA
5. Botulinum Toxins (Botulinum Toxin)IBA
6. Anticonvulsants (Antiepileptic Drugs)IBA
7. Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid)FDA LinkGeneric
8. salicylhydroxamic acid (SHAM)IBA
9. 2- benzylidene- 3- (cyclohexylamino)- 2,3- dihydro- 1H- inden- 1- oneIBA
10. abobotulinumtoxinAFDA Link

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
3. Aftercare (After-Treatment)
4. Occupational Therapy (Therapy, Occupational)
5. Physical Therapy Modalities (Physical Therapy Technique)