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53 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 256 Peripheral Neuropathies and Disorders papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • Early diagnosis of Guillain-Barré Syndrome is challenging due to its non-specific symptoms. The disease's treatment strategies are limited, and there is a need for further research. The disease's economic burden is significant, and there is a need for further research on its impact on healthcare systems.

    SÍNDROME DE GUILLAIN-BARRÉ: REVISÃO ABRANGENTE DOS MECANISMOS FISIOPATOLÓGICOS, PERFIL EPIDEMIOLÓGICO E ESTRATÉGIAS TERAPÊUTICAS · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper does not provide a comprehensive analysis of the disease's economic burden. The review is limited to studies published in Portuguese, English, and Spanish. The paper does not discuss the disease's impact on specific populations, such as children or pregnant women.

    SÍNDROME DE GUILLAIN-BARRÉ: REVISÃO ABRANGENTE DOS MECANISMOS FISIOPATOLÓGICOS, PERFIL EPIDEMIOLÓGICO E ESTRATÉGIAS TERAPÊUTICAS · 2026 · DOI

  • Diagnosing PML in patients with liver cirrhosis can be challenging due to the lack of awareness of the condition. Treating PML in patients with liver cirrhosis can be complex due to the underlying liver disease.

    Cerebellar-onset Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML) Associated with Hepatitis B-related Liver Cirrhosis · 2026 · DOI

  • The diagnosis of small fiber neuropathy can be challenging due to the heterogeneity of the symptoms. The pathogenetic role of autoantibodies in small fiber neuropathy is uncertain. The development of effective treatments for small fiber neuropathy is needed.

    Autoantibodies in small fiber neuropathy: frequency and clinical features associated with antibodies to the novel targets MX1 and DBNL · 2026 · DOI

  • A larger-scale study comparing the diagnostic utility of acute-phase reactants and CSF parameters is suggested. Statistical modeling, such as regression and receiver operating characteristic curve analyses, is suggested for future study.

    Clinical Impact of Cerebrospinal Fluid Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Testing in Children with Suspected Central Nervous System Infection · 2026 · DOI

  • The gap is the need for further clarification on the clinical approach. The gap is the need for quantitative diagnostic thresholds to differentiate etiologies.

    Clinical Impact of Cerebrospinal Fluid Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Testing in Children with Suspected Central Nervous System Infection · 2026 · DOI

  • Pellagrous CC neurons are morphologically similar to ballooned achromatic neurons in other conditions but the distinct pathomechanisms remain unclear.

    Mitochondrial alterations in pellagra-associated central chromatolysis: Comparison with ballooned achromatic neurons of other etiologies · 2026 · DOI

  • The complex multi-system involvement of GBS. The limited understanding of GBS from an Ayurvedic perspective. The need for personalized treatment plans for GBS patients.

    REVISITING GUILLAIN-BARRE SYNDROME: AYURVEDIC PATHOGENESIS AND PANCHAKARMA-BASED MANAGEMENT · 2026 · DOI

  • Further studies are needed to explore the efficacy of Panchakarma in GBS management. Research should investigate the role of Ayurvedic management in combination with modern treatments for GBS.

    REVISITING GUILLAIN-BARRE SYNDROME: AYURVEDIC PATHOGENESIS AND PANCHAKARMA-BASED MANAGEMENT · 2026 · DOI

  • Clinical predictors of concomitant stroke in GBS patients are insufficiently characterized. Prior studies have not developed a predictive model for concomitant stroke in GBS patients.

    Machine learning-based identification of concomitant stroke and prognostic analysis in patients with Guillain-Barré syndrome: a retrospective study · 2026 · DOI

  • The rarity of Miller Fisher syndrome makes it challenging to recruit participants for studies. The lack of standardized assessment tools and rehabilitation protocols for this patient population poses a significant challenge. The complexity of the syndrome's symptoms and the need for tailored therapeutic approaches require careful consideration.

    Efecto del FNP en la independencia y marcha asistida en el síndrome de Miller-Fisher. Reporte de caso · 2026 · DOI

  • Future studies should investigate the effects of PNF on a larger sample of patients with Miller Fisher syndrome. Researchers should explore the potential benefits of PNF in combination with other therapeutic approaches. The development of personalized rehabilitation programs for patients with rare neurological disorders is an area for future research.

    Efecto del FNP en la independencia y marcha asistida en el síndrome de Miller-Fisher. Reporte de caso · 2026 · DOI

  • The combination of UC and facial diplegia variant GBS has never been reported before. There is a lack of understanding of the underlying causes and predisposing factors for bilateral facial palsy in patients with UC.

    A Young Woman With Ulcerative Colitis Presenting With Facial Diplegia, a Variant of Guillain-Barré Syndrome · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need for a comprehensive understanding of polyneuropathies and their effects on individuals. The role of the peripheral nervous system in polyneuropathies requires further discussion and emphasis.

    Nervensystem und Kommunikation: Polyneuropathie und die Rolle des peripheren Nervensystems · 2026 · DOI

  • This case series highlights the significant therapeutic potential of teclistamab in treatment-refractory CIPNM and provides an important example of ‘off-the-shelf’ BiTE therapy being well tolerated and effective and should be further investigated in neuro-immunological disorders.

    Therapeutic effect of T-cell engager in two patients with autoimmune neuropathy · 2026 · DOI

  • GBS presenting with abdominal pain as the initial manifestation is relatively rare. There is a need for increased awareness and recognition of GBS presenting with atypical symptoms.

    Guillain-Barré syndrome presenting with abdominal pain as the initial manifestation: a case report · 2026 · DOI

  • Diagnosing pure sensory ganglionopathy can be challenging - There is a need for increased awareness of the association between this condition and anti-Yo antibodies

    Anti-Yo related pure sensory ganglionopathy: a rare paraneoplastic entity · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of awareness of PML in patients with liver cirrhosis. The relationship between liver cirrhosis and PML is not well understood.

    Cerebellar-onset Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML) Associated with Hepatitis B-related Liver Cirrhosis · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need for early recognition and treatment of neurosyphilis. There is a lack of awareness among clinicians about the symptoms and treatment options for neurosyphilis.

    A case report of transverse myelitis in a young man with neurosyphilis · 2026 · DOI

  • The pathogenic mechanisms of dengue-associated Miller Fisher syndrome are not fully understood. The clinical spectrum of dengue-associated neurological complications is expanding.

    Dengue-associated Miller Fisher syndrome: a para-infectious presentation · 2026 · DOI

  • The mediators responsible for driving early autoimmune injury in the most common GBS variant, acute inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (AIDP), remain incompletely understood.

    Nerve-targeting and pain-promoting transcriptomic signatures in early Guillain-Barre syndrome · 2026 · DOI

  • Movement disorders associated with neuromuscular diseases are often underrecognized. There is a need for improved diagnostic precision and treatment outcomes for these disorders.

    Movement disorders with autoimmune neuromuscular origin: an overview of Isaacs’ syndrome, stiff person syndrome, immune-mediated rippling muscle disease · 2026 · DOI

  • The diagnosis of Miller Fisher Syndrome with Guillain-Barré Syndrome overlap can be challenging. There is a lack of understanding of the condition in early childhood.

    Miller Fisher Syndrome With Guillain-Barré Syndrome Overlap in a 20-Month-Old Girl: A Case Report · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need for early diagnosis and prompt treatment of Distal Symmetrical Sensory Autoimmune Neuropathy. Autoimmune neuropathy should be considered in patients with progressing symmetrical sensory deficits.

    A CASE REPORT ON DISTAL SYMMETRICAL SENSORY AUTOIMMUNE NEUROPATHY · 2026 · DOI

  • The case presentation is limited to a single patient. The diagnosis of AMSAN is based on clinical examination and diagnostic tests, which may not be comprehensive.

    A CASE OF ACUTE MOTOR AND SENSORY AXONAL NEUROPATHY (AMSAN) VARIANT OF GUILLAIN-BARRÉ SYNDROME PRESENTING WITH PARADOXICAL HYPERREFLEXIA AND INVERTED SUPINATOR REFLEX · 2026 · DOI

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