Objective: To describe the use of intravenous magnesium sulfate for the control of muscle spasms and severe generalized rigidity in a child with moderate to severe tetanus without the need for ...

26] muscle spasms, and rigidity [27,28,29] associated with severe tetanus in adults. Magnesium has effects on both the presynaptic and postsynaptic terminals. [49] Magnesium competitively blocks ...

Tetanus is a significant risk factor for lockjaw ... Nerve or muscle diseases can also cause muscle spasms. For example, a rare autoimmune disorder called stiff person syndrome can cause spasms in any ...

involuntary muscle spasms, jaw tightness, and breathing difficulties. Dr Najm-ul-Sama Shafajo, head of Shafajo Hospital in the capital, previously said, "Because tetanus affects respiratory muscles, ...

Tetanus is a significant risk factor for lockjaw ... Nerve or muscle diseases can also cause muscle spasms. For example, a rare autoimmune disorder called stiff person syndrome can cause spasms ...

Shingrix is delivered in two doses two to six months apart. There are four vaccines available for tetanus, including one for tetanus only (tetanus toxoid, or TT), one for tetanus and diphtheria (Td), ...

Sprains, strains, and muscle spasms are common musculoskeletal injuries that can affect anyone, from elite athletes to everyday individuals. While they may present with similar symptoms and causes ...

Eccles, J. C., Fatt, P., and Koketsu, K., J. Physiol. (in the press). Eccles, J. C., Fatt, P., and Landgren, S., Aust. J. Sci., 16, 130 (1954).

Timely vaccination is essential to ensure babies develop sufficient immunity against potentially deadly diseases. Hence, it ...

6 years ago today, the Chew Valley Hoard was discovered in the Bath countryside. Sold for £4.3 million, it is the most valuable coin ...

Tetanus is a bacterial infection that can cause seizures and muscle spasms in the neck, arms, legs and belly strong enough to “break bones, including the spine,” according to the BCCDC.