Wilson disease (WD) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder of copper metabolism that usually presents with a wide spectrum of seemingly unrelated symptoms, such as dysarthria, tremors, dystonia, features of advanced liver disease, and psychiatric manifestations. Atypical presentation may lead to delayed diagnosis. We present the case of a 25-year-old man who presented with slurred… Continue reading When Speech Signals Wilson Disease: A Case Report
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Severe #copper deficiency–related polyneuropathy following laparoscopic sleeve #gastrectomy: A case report and literature review
Highlights•Timely copper repletion may yield favorable outcomes in severe copper deficiency–related polyneuropathy.•Review of prior SG and RYGB cases of copper deficiency–related polyneuropathy and their treatments and outcomes.•Neurological complication rates following SG and RYGB reported since 1976.•Reported incidence of copper deficiency between 6 and 24 mo after SG and RYGB.•Recommended laboratory tests for neurological complications following… Continue reading Severe #copper deficiency–related polyneuropathy following laparoscopic sleeve #gastrectomy: A case report and literature review
Association between dietary #copper intake and #cognitive function in American older adults: NHANES 2011–2014
This cross-sectional observational study examined the association between dietary copper intake and cognitive function in American older adults, using data from the 2011 to 2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Analyzing a total of 2420 participants, dietary copper intake was determined by averaging two 24-h dietary recalls, whereas cognitive function was assessed by… Continue reading Association between dietary #copper intake and #cognitive function in American older adults: NHANES 2011–2014
