Browse the latest research summaries in the field of pulmonology for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Exp Neurol, 2021 • August 1, 2021
This study evaluated the impact of a single session of acute intermittent hypoxia (AIH) on breathing capacity in adults with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI). The primary finding was that AIH increase...
KEY FINDING: A single AIH session significantly increased maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) compared to a sham treatment in adults with SCI.
J Neurol Phys Ther, 2021 • July 1, 2021
This article discusses the rationale for using diaphragm pacing (DP) as a rehabilitative strategy, especially when combined with established respiratory interventions. It introduces a Respiratory Reha...
KEY FINDING: Early use of diaphragm pacing after cervical spinal cord injury can promote weaning from mechanical ventilation and minimize related complications.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2023 • June 18, 2021
The study reviews the cervical approach for implanting phrenic nerve/diaphragm pacers as a minimally invasive technique, comparing it to intrathoracic and sub-diaphragmatic approaches. Results from a ...
KEY FINDING: The cervical approach for diaphragm pacer implantation is the most minimally invasive technique.
Medicine, 2021 • August 6, 2021
This case report describes an 87-year-old man who developed dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) due to respiratory muscle paralysis after a cervical spinal cord injury (CSCI). High-flow nasal cannula (H...
KEY FINDING: HFNC oxygen therapy improved swallowing function in a patient with dysphagia related to respiratory muscle paralysis following CSCI.
Journal of Neurotrauma, 2021 • December 15, 2021
This study demonstrates that low-dose ampakine treatment can effectively increase diaphragm EMG activity after cervical SCI in rats, suggesting a potential pharmacological strategy for respiratory reh...
KEY FINDING: Both CX717 and CX1739 increased diaphragm EMG output ipsilateral to C2Hx during both baseline breathing and acute respiratory challenge at 4 days post-injury.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2022 • June 23, 2021
This case report presents an atypical clinical course of bulbar-ALS, characterized by isolated pulmonary recovery after stopping edaravone, despite continued systemic neurologic decline. The findings ...
KEY FINDING: A patient with late-stage bulbar ALS experienced a dramatic improvement in pulmonary function (FVC) after discontinuing edaravone treatment.
Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2021 • December 31, 2021
This study investigated the relationship between pulmonary function parameters and dysphagia in individuals with cervical spinal cord injuries (CSCIs). The study found a significant correlation betwee...
KEY FINDING: Individuals with a history of tracheostomy, anterior surgical approach, and higher neurological level of injury had significantly more penetration-aspiration or pharyngeal residue.
ENEURO, 2022 • January 20, 2022
This study investigated the potential of closed-loop epidural stimulation (CLES) to elicit respiratory neuroplasticity after cervical spinal cord injury (cSCI) in freely behaving rats. The results dem...
KEY FINDING: CLES robustly facilitated the slope of stimulus-response curves of ipsilesional spinal motor evoked potentials (sMEPs) versus nonstimulated controls after C2HS.
Medicine, 2022 • June 24, 2022
This case report presents the successful use of diaphragm pacing implantation in a patient with cervical SCI, leading to improved respiratory function and ventilator weaning. The study highlights the ...
KEY FINDING: Diaphragm pacing implantation significantly improved respiratory function after cervical SCI.
Scientific Reports, 2022 • July 6, 2022
This study investigated the effect of modified Total Body Recumbent Stepper (TBRS) training on exercise capacity and the thioredoxin system (TRXS) in COPD patients. The results showed that TBRS traini...
KEY FINDING: TBRS training significantly increased the 6-min walking distance (6MWD) in COPD patients compared to both before the intervention and the control group.