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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Vascular myelopathy | |||
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| field = [[Neurology]], [[Vascular medicine]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Weakness]], [[numbness]], [[paralysis]], [[pain]] | |||
| complications = [[Paraplegia]], [[urinary incontinence]], [[bowel dysfunction]] | |||
| onset = | |||
| duration = | |||
| types = | |||
| causes = [[Ischemia]], [[hemorrhage]], [[arteriovenous malformation]] | |||
| risks = [[Atherosclerosis]], [[hypertension]], [[diabetes mellitus]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Magnetic resonance imaging|MRI]], [[spinal angiography]] | |||
| differential = [[Multiple sclerosis]], [[transverse myelitis]], [[spinal cord tumor]] | |||
| prevention = [[Control of risk factors]] | |||
| treatment = [[Surgery]], [[anticoagulation]], [[steroids]] | |||
| medication = | |||
| prognosis = Variable, depends on cause and treatment | |||
| frequency = Rare | |||
}} | |||
'''UCLPartners''' is an academic health science partnership with over 40 higher education and NHS members. It is one of the largest academic health science centres in the world and is based in London, United Kingdom. UCLPartners was officially designated as one of the UK's first academic health science centres by the UK Department of Health in March 2009. | '''UCLPartners''' is an academic health science partnership with over 40 higher education and NHS members. It is one of the largest academic health science centres in the world and is based in London, United Kingdom. UCLPartners was officially designated as one of the UK's first academic health science centres by the UK Department of Health in March 2009. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
UCLPartners was established in 2009 with the aim of translating cutting-edge research and innovation into measurable health gain for patients and populations in London, across the UK and globally. The partnership brings together some of the UK's largest NHS trusts and universities. | UCLPartners was established in 2009 with the aim of translating cutting-edge research and innovation into measurable health gain for patients and populations in London, across the UK and globally. The partnership brings together some of the UK's largest NHS trusts and universities. | ||
== Members == | == Members == | ||
UCLPartners includes the following members: | UCLPartners includes the following members: | ||
* [[University College London]] | * [[University College London]] | ||
* [[Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust]] | * [[Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust]] | ||
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* [[Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust]] | * [[Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust]] | ||
* [[University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust]] | * [[University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust]] | ||
== Research and Development == | == Research and Development == | ||
UCLPartners has a strong focus on research and development. The partnership supports a broad range of clinical and translational research, with a particular focus on neuroscience, cancer, cardiovascular disease, child health, and infection, immunity and inflammation. | UCLPartners has a strong focus on research and development. The partnership supports a broad range of clinical and translational research, with a particular focus on neuroscience, cancer, cardiovascular disease, child health, and infection, immunity and inflammation. | ||
== Education and Training == | == Education and Training == | ||
UCLPartners also provides a range of education and training opportunities for healthcare professionals, including postgraduate medical training, specialist training and continuing professional development. | UCLPartners also provides a range of education and training opportunities for healthcare professionals, including postgraduate medical training, specialist training and continuing professional development. | ||
== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
* [http://www.uclpartners.com Official website] | * [http://www.uclpartners.com Official website] | ||
[[Category:Healthcare in London]] | [[Category:Healthcare in London]] | ||
[[Category:Medical research institutes in the United Kingdom]] | [[Category:Medical research institutes in the United Kingdom]] | ||
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[[Category:University College London]] | [[Category:University College London]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:27, 3 April 2025
| Vascular myelopathy | |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Weakness, numbness, paralysis, pain |
| Complications | Paraplegia, urinary incontinence, bowel dysfunction |
| Onset | |
| Duration | |
| Types | |
| Causes | Ischemia, hemorrhage, arteriovenous malformation |
| Risks | Atherosclerosis, hypertension, diabetes mellitus |
| Diagnosis | MRI, spinal angiography |
| Differential diagnosis | Multiple sclerosis, transverse myelitis, spinal cord tumor |
| Prevention | Control of risk factors |
| Treatment | Surgery, anticoagulation, steroids |
| Medication | |
| Prognosis | Variable, depends on cause and treatment |
| Frequency | Rare |
| Deaths | N/A |
UCLPartners is an academic health science partnership with over 40 higher education and NHS members. It is one of the largest academic health science centres in the world and is based in London, United Kingdom. UCLPartners was officially designated as one of the UK's first academic health science centres by the UK Department of Health in March 2009.
History[edit]
UCLPartners was established in 2009 with the aim of translating cutting-edge research and innovation into measurable health gain for patients and populations in London, across the UK and globally. The partnership brings together some of the UK's largest NHS trusts and universities.
Members[edit]
UCLPartners includes the following members:
- University College London
- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust
- Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Research and Development[edit]
UCLPartners has a strong focus on research and development. The partnership supports a broad range of clinical and translational research, with a particular focus on neuroscience, cancer, cardiovascular disease, child health, and infection, immunity and inflammation.
Education and Training[edit]
UCLPartners also provides a range of education and training opportunities for healthcare professionals, including postgraduate medical training, specialist training and continuing professional development.
