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MNJ (Malang Neurology Journal)
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Malang Neurology Journal is a peer-reviewed and open access journal that focuses on promoting neurological sciences generated from basic neurosciences and clinical neurology. This journal publishes original articles, reviews, and also interesting case reports. Brief communications containing short features of medicine, latest developments in diagnostic procedures of neurology disease, treatment, or other health issues related to neurology that is important also acceptable. Letters and commentaries of our published articles are welcome.
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THE DAMAGE OF THE OPTIC NERVE AS THE OUTCOME OF UNINTENTIONAL POISONING BY CLOSANTEL Kurakina, Evgenia Sergeevna; Ioyleva, Elena Eduardovna; Saif, Mutlaq Ali Saif; Gavrilova, Natalia Alexandrovna
MNJ (Malang Neurology Journal) Vol. 7 No. 1 (2021): January
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21776/ub.mnj.2021.007.01.14

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Background: In recent decades, the problem of toxic damage of the visual system due to poisoning by various medicines has become particularly relevant. The clinical case of a bilateral acute optic neuropathy of toxic genesis in a patient by the unintentional application of closantel used in veterinary practice is presented in the report. Closantel is a structural derivative of the salicylanilides, which is used exclusively in veterinary medicine for the prevention and treatment of large and small-scale cattle. Neurological and ophthalmic symptoms are often associated with the intoxication of closantel.Objective: To describe the toxic damage of the optic nerve due to unintentional poisoning by closantel.Methods: A patient aged 55 years is examined. A standard survey of ophthalmology was carried out. Photoregistration of the ocular fundus was used by a funduscamera Visucam 500 (Carl Zeiss Meditec AG, Germany), from special methods of research - the spectral optical coherence tomography (OCT) with a study of the macular area of the retina and the disc of the optic nerve on the device Zeiss Cirrus 5000 (Carl Zeiss Meditec, USA) and the optical coherence tomography with the function of angiography (OCT-A) of the macular area of the retina using RTVue XR Avanti (Optovue, USA)Results: The patient complained of a severe, yet painless, reduction in vision of both eyes after an accidental intramuscular injection of the medicine called "Closantrem" in dose 4.0 ml. The visual acuity OU - an accounting of fingers on the face at a distance of 10 cm. By ophthalmoscopy OU: the disc of the optic nerve is discolourated, its boundaries are indistinct, the arteries and the veins are narrowed, in the macular area of the retina without a visible physical pathology. The perimetry is in the correct projection of the light. A reduction in the thickness of the external and internal layers of the retina was observed as a result of the OCT of the macular zone OU. According to OCT of the disc of the optic nerve: the thickness of the layer of nerve fibres is in the upper and lower nasal segments. OS – the prominence of the disc of the optic nerve in vitreous. The fascinated changes of the cerebral cortex have not been found during the MRT. The diagnosis was made OU: Acute optic neuropathy of toxic genesis. A course of integrated conservative treatment has been introduced: the anti-inflammatory, metabolic, nootropic, vitamin therapy, magnetotherapy, electrostimulation and electrophoresis.Conclusion: Potentially, any medicines are toxic, which may cause a number of side effects from the visual and central nervous system. The toxic damage of the ganglion cells of the retina was initially occurring due to unintentional application of closantel, resulting in a reduction of the central visual acuity, followed by the development of the optic nerve atrophy.
VERTEBROBASILAR BLOOD FLOW IN GERIATRIC PATIENTS WITH HIP FRACTURES Aydın, Ekrem
MNJ (Malang Neurology Journal) Vol. 7 No. 1 (2021): January
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21776/ub.mnj.2021.007.01.5

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Background: Falls constitute a problem especially in individuals aged above 70 years in terms of fracture formation. Considering the etiology of falling, insufficiency of the blood flow which feeds the balance center in the brain may cause postural hypotension and vertigo and may lead to falling.Objective: In this study, we emphasized the importance of evaluating vertebrobasilar blood flow in the etiology of fractures in the elderly.Methods: This study was executed on 48 patients aged 70 years and older (28 females, 20 males, mean age 80.45), who were presented to the emergency department of Dumlupınar University Evliya Çelebi Training and Research Hospital with hip fractures resulting from a simple fall around where they live, diagnosed with hip fractures and treated via joint prostheses or different internal and external fixation methods. After the stabilization of the patients' postoperative fractures, the carotid artery lumen and blood flow, vertebral arterial lumen, diameter and blood flow were examined via doppler ultrasonography. The control group was comprised of 48 patients aged 70 years and older (26 females, 22 males, mean age 75.52 years) who were presented to the Polyclinic of Neurology for routine examination and had no falling and fracture history, and the carotid artery and vertebral artery examination of this group was also performed by the same radiologist via doppler ultrasonography Results: In individuals aged above 70 years, temporary cerebral blood flow disorders are more severe in those with vertebrobasilar insufficiency. This study was conducted between 2015-2016 on 48 patients aged 70 years and older (28 females and 20 males), who were presented to the emergency department of Dumlupınar University Faculty of Medicine Training and Research Hospital and hospitalized due to hip fractures; the control group was comprised of 48 patients within the same age group, who were presented to the Polyclinic of Neurology with different complaints (26 females and 22 males).The vertebral arterial diameters and flow velocities of the patients were assessed via Doppler USG.Conclusion: The vertebral arterial diameters and flow velocities were found statistically lower in the patient group with fracture formation resulting from falling.We recommend taking precautions against the risk of falling in patients aged above 70 years who are found to have a flow decrease through carotid artery doppler USG at certain intervals.
EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF DULOXETINE IN THE TREATMENT OF CHEMOTHERAPY INDUCED PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS Widyadharma, I Putu Eka; Vania Rau, Chiquita Putri; Pinzon, Rizaldy Taslim; Y, Yudiyanta; Indrayani, Agung Wiwiek; Purwata, Thomas Eko; Nugraha, Boya
MNJ (Malang Neurology Journal) Vol. 7 No. 1 (2021): January
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21776/ub.mnj.2021.007.01.10

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Background: One of the adverse effects of chemotherapy in the neurological field is chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), it was an adverse effect caused by many chemotherapeutic regimens and a major cause of continuous pain in patients who survived cancer. When the symptoms get worse, survivor’s quality of life is declining and they are often having problems with mental health, insomnia, cognitive functioning, fatigue, physical functioning, and pain. So far the choice of therapy for CIPN is still limited. Now, there was no drug approved to treat pain due to CIPN. Duloxetine are a SNRI (serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor), which it’s useful in CIPN are highly supported by evidence.Methods: We conducted a systemactic-computer based literature search on January 4, 2019 in PubMed database for article published between 2013 and 2018. We searched for a literature related with used a duloxetine for management of chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy.Results: From the 4 studies that included in this review, the total participants are 478 patients with neuropathic pain and already get a chemotherapy regiment. From the meta-analysis showed one study had no effect, two studies had small effect, and one study had medium effect.Conclusion: Duloxetine is a great option for the treatment of CIPN in especially reducing neuropathic pain.  
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LEVEL OF EDUCATION AND POST-STROKE COGNITIVE STATUS IN HOSPITAL-BASED ISCHEMIC STROKE SURVIVORS Harahap, Herpan Syafii; Indrayana, Yanna; Putri, Setyawati Asih
MNJ (Malang Neurology Journal) Vol. 7 No. 1 (2021): January
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Background: Post-ischemic stroke cognitive decline is significantly affecting the quality of life of its survivors. Its prevalence was about 7.5-72% which was mostly determined by the existing of vascular risk factors and cognitive reserve of the subjects. Level of education is one of determinants of cognitive reserve, a factor that affect the susceptibility of subjects to cognitive decline after experiencing ischemic stroke-related neuronal damage. Since level of education is protective for cognitive function, the intervention on it can reduce the occurrence of cognitive decline.Objective: To investigate the relationship between level of education and cognitive status among hospital-based ischemic stroke survivors.Methods: This cross-sectional study involved post-ischemic stroke outpatients in two hospitals. The data collected in this study were demographic data, including level of education, and clinical data as well. The level of education was categorized into ≥12 years and <12 years groups. Cognitive status was assessed using Montreal Cognitive Assessment in Indonesia version (MoCA-Ina) and subjects with score of 26-30 were normal. The relationship between level of education as well as clinical data and cognitive status were analyzed using chi-square test.Results: There were 166 subjects eligible for this study (n=166). The mean age of subjects was 58 years and 68.67% of them were male. Cognitive decline were found 80.12% of subjects (n=133). The level of education was significantly associated with cognitive status of the subjects and hypertension as well.Conclusion: The level of education had significant relationship with cognitive decline in the hospital-based population of ischemic stroke survivors.
HEMICHOREA-HEMIBALLISM IN VARIOUS CONDITIONS: SERIAL CASE REPORTS Raisa, Neila; Rianawati, Sri Budhi; Kurniawan, Shahdevi Nandar; F, Fahimma; Fitria Nikmahtustsani, Mulika Ade
MNJ (Malang Neurology Journal) Vol. 7 No. 1 (2021): January
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Introduction: Hemichorea-hemiballism (HCHB) is an uncommon movement disorder involved unilateral extremities characterized by irregular, poorly patterned, a continual hyperkinetic involuntary movement disorder in the proximal or distal parts of the body. The acute development of HCHB depends on focal lesions on the contralateral basal ganglia and subthalamic nuclei. Various conditions such as cerebrovascular, neurodegenerative, neoplastic, immunologic, infectious, and metabolic diseases are known as secondary causes of HCHB. This paper aims to compare and discuss the HCHB in various etiologies.Case Reports: Here, we reported 5 cases of HCHB induced by non-ketotic hyperosmolar hyperglycemia (NKKH), thrombotic stroke, and toxoplasmosis cerebral. We compare the admission data, clinical course, imaging, treatment, and outcome of every case.Conclusion: Various hypotheses have been proposed to explain the pathophysiology of HCHB due to these conditions. Principally, the main management for these cases is to determine the etiology and correct the underlying disorder
COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT DETECTION IN ADULT THALASSEMIA PATIENT USING MOCA-INA Wardoyo, Chandra Calista; Gamayani, Uni; Ong, Anam; Rizal, Ahmad; Wibisono, Yusuf; Amalia, Lisda; Panigoro, Ramdan
MNJ (Malang Neurology Journal) Vol. 7 No. 1 (2021): January
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Background: Cognitive impairment in thalassemia patients are prevalent, therefore early detection of cognitive impairment in adult thalassemia patients is crucial for prevention. Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) is a public domain cognition screening tools that covers all cognitive domains in detecting mild cognitive impairments.Objective: To compare cognitive function between adult thalassemia patients and healty control by using Indonesia version of MoCA test (MoCA-Ina)Methods: This prospective observational analytic with case control study, compared the total scores and scores of each domain of cognition between adult thalassemia patients and healthy subjects at the Medical Hematology Oncology Clinic of Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Bandung, Indonesia using MoCA-Ina from August to October 2018.Results: A total of 32 thalassemia subjects and 50 healthy subjects were conducted. A total of 16(50%) subjects in the case group had a value of MoCA-Ina <26, while only 1(2%) healthy control had a value of MoCA-Ina <26. The median total MoCA-Ina score in case and control groups were 25.5 and 27.50 (p <0.001). The median score of memory domains, executive functions and visuospatial of the case and control groups were 3 versus 4 (p <0.001), 3 versus 3.5 (p <0.001) and 3.53 ± 0.671 versus 3.88 ± 0.385 (p <0.003), respectively.Conclusion: Adults thalassemia patients have lower score in total MoCA-Ina, domains of memory, executive function and visuospatial score compared to healthy control.

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