Dr. Fernando D Testai MD, PHD
Neurologist | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM
1740 W Taylor St Chicago IL, 60612About
Dr. Fernando Testai is a distinguished Neurologist in Chicago, IL. Dr. Testai specializes in diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system. With expertise in handling complex conditions like epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and migraines, Dr. Testai employs advanced techniques and personalized treatment plans to improve patient outcomes. As a neurologist, Dr. Testai is committed to staying abreast of the latest developments in neurological research and therapies.
Education and Training
Universidad De Buenos Aires, Facultad De Ciencias Medicas
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Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Histidine 186 of the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor alpha subunit requires the presence of the 192-193 disulfide bridge to interact with alpha-bungarotoxin.
- Conotoxin MI inhibits the alpha-delta acetylcholine binding site of the Torpedo marmorata receptor.
- Ceramide in rafts (detergent-insoluble fraction) mediates cell death in neurotumor cell lines.
- Regulation of sphingomyelinases in cells of the oligodendrocyte lineage.
- Acid sphingomyelinase and inhibition by phosphate ion: role of inhibition by phosphatidyl-myo-inositol 3,4,5-triphosphate in oligodendrocyte cell signaling.
- Differential regulation of sphingomyelin synthesis and catabolism in oligodendrocytes and neurons.
- Acute hemorrhagic stroke pathophysiology and medical interventions: blood pressure control, management of anticoagulant-associated brain hemorrhage and general management principles.
- Correction of coagulopathy in warfarin associated cerebral hemorrhage.
- Oxidized phosphatidylcholine formation and action in oligodendrocytes.
- Recurrent posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome in a sickle cell patient.
- Proof of concept: endogenous antiangiogenic factors predict the occurrence of symptomatic vasospasm post subarachnoid hemorrhage.
- Single gene disorders associated with stroke: a review and update on treatment options.
- Intravenous thrombolysis in a stroke patient taking dabigatran.
- Multiple sphingolipid abnormalities following cerebral microendothelial hypoxia.
- Neurogenesis and inflammation after ischemic stroke: what is known and where we go from here.
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