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St. Marianna University School Of Medicine
Yoshihisa Yamano practices practicing medicine in Kanagawa, Japan. Yamano is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraparesis. They are also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy, Spastic Paraparesis, Myelitis, Thrombectomy, and Thalamotomy.
Satoshi Nozuma practices practicing medicine in Kagoshima, Japan. Mr. Nozuma is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraparesis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spastic Paraparesis, HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy, Myelitis, and Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease.
Keck Hospital Of USC
John Ringman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ringman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraparesis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Spastic Paraparesis, and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).
Objective: Human T-lymphotropic virus type-I-associated myelopathy / tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP) is a rare neurologic disorder that affects less than 5% of patients infected with the HTLV-I virus. The purpose of this protocol is to study the natural history of HAM/TSP by monitoring clinical progression of patients longitudinally. Additionally, we will attempt to define the virological and immunolo...
Background: HTLV-1 associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP) is a rare, progressive disease. It occurs in some people infected with the HTLV-1 virus. It leads to weakness in the lower limbs and other serious problems. It has no treatment. Teriflunomide is a drug used to treat multiple sclerosis. It reduces immune cells that make the disease worse. Researchers want to learn if this drug can ...