Does a systematic review of diagnostic utility of selective nerve root block?
Selective nerve root injections may be helpful as a diagnostic addition in evaluating spinal disorders with radicular features, but the role of this diagnostic test needs to be further clarified by additional research and consensus on technique.
In cardiovascular diseases, the MTHFR C677T mutation: 1) is associated with plasma Hcy levels; 2) is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, 3) is associated with plasma BNP levels, and 4) plasma Hcy levels are positively correlated with plasma BNP levels.