The phrenic neuromuscular system consists of the phrenic motor nucleus in the mid-cervical
spinal cord, the phrenic nerve, and the diaphragm muscle. This motor system helps sustain …

There exists an abundance of barriers that hinder functional recovery following spinal cord
injury, especially at chronic stages. Here, we examine the rescue of breathing up to 1.5 …

Ampakines are positive allosteric modulators of AMPA receptors. We hypothesized that low-
dose ampakine treatment increases diaphragm electromyogram (EMG) activity after mid …

The neuromotor control of the diaphragm muscle (DIAm) involves motor unit recruitment,
sustained activity (incrementing and decrementing), and motor unit derecruitment, phases …

The neuromotor control of the diaphragm muscle (DIAm) is dynamic. The activity of the DIAm
can be recorded via electromyography (EMG), which represents the temporal summation of …

The diaphragm muscle (DIAm) is the primary inspiratory muscle in mammals. In awake
animals, considerable heterogeneity in the electromyographic (EMG) activity of the DIAm …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) was previously known as chronic bronchitis
and emphysema. It has various main symptoms, such as dyspnea, chronic cough, and …

The diaphragm muscle (DIAm) is the primary inspiratory muscle in mammals and is highly
active throughout life displaying rhythmic activity. The repetitive activation of the DIAm (and …

Objective A simple but reliable and safe anaesthetic procedure is required for surgical
interventions in small rodents. Combined ketamine and xylazine injections are often used in …

Cervical spinal cord injury impacts ventilatory and non‐ventilatory functions of the
diaphragm muscle (DIAm) and contributes to clinical morbidity and mortality in the afflicted …