Impact of Thyroid Disease on Functional Outcome in Ischemic Stroke Secondary to Large Vessel Occlusion |
Author : Adel Mabrook AlSefari, MD Omar Khaled Ameen, MD Hanan AlHazmi, MBBS MD1 Ali Mahmoud AlBalawi, MD Fahmi AlSenani, MBBS Jamal Muthana, MD Mohammed Ahmed Melibari, MD Manhal N Redwan, MD |
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Abstract :Background: Hypothyroidism can cause hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, cardiac dysfunction, and both hypo- and hypercoagulability; all of which are risk factors for stroke.
Objectives: To explore the association between thyroid disease and occlusion of large vessels as well as functional outcome in patients with ischemic stroke. |
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Water and Brain Health - An Overview |
Author : Sivakumar JT Gowder |
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Abstract :Accumulating evidence suggests that the food and drink
consumed by us have an impact on our mental and physical
function. Food and food components, which exert physiological and
mental effects are termed as ‘functional foods’ or ‘nutraceuticals’.
Such foods are considered to offer sustained good health and
protect against illness, disease and pathological ageing. Water
constitutes 60-80% of the human body; however, it usually goes
unnoticed as an important nutrient that can have an impact on
mental performance in addition to physical performance |
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Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of Patients with and Without Vascular Dementia Following an Ischemic Stroke |
Author : Ivan Barbov, Elena Lickova and Goce Kalcev |
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Abstract :Keywords: Vascular Dementia; Ischemic Stroke; Vascular Risk Factors; Clinical Investigations; Comorbidities
Introduction: Vascular dementia (VaD) is one of the most common causes of dementia in the elderly (those over the age of 65), with
a variable presentation and unpredictable disease progression. Current evidence indicates that 25-30% of ischemic stroke patients
are likely to develop either immediate or delayed vascular cognitive impairment, or VaD. The development of dementia following a
stroke is determined by several factors |
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Focal Cortical Dysplasia-A Case Report |
Author : Roopesh, Venkatesan Sanjeevi, Malcom and Aditya |
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Abstract :Focal cortical dysplasia (FCD) is a congenital abnormality of brain development where the neurons in an area of the brain failed to migrate in the proper formation in utero and is one of the important cause of intractable epilepsy in children and in adults. We are presenting a 11 years old female patient with intractable seizures since the age of 1 ½ years, Extra temporal complex partial in nature, on evaluation MRI brain showed Type IIb Focal Cortical Dysplasia (FCD), PET CT showed marked hypo metabolism in Right insular cortex and video EEG showed few epileptiform activity during wakefulness over Right fronto temporo parietal regions. Epilepsy committee meeting concluded to proceed with resection of Right frontal opercular FCD under EcoG monitoring with neuro navigation, IONM & image guidance. Patient underwent Right Pterional craniotomy and Micro surgical resection of the Right frontal opercular FCD under Monitoring. HPE suggested as Focal Cortical Dysplasia ILAE/PALMINI type IIB. Post operatively, on three months followup patient was seizure free. |
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Neuro-Vesical Dysfunction Aggravated by Self Introduced Foreign Body in Urinary Bladder-An Unusual Case Report |
Author : H Krishna Moorthy, Lal Darsan, Ashwin Krishnamoorthy, Anupama Chithra, Thulasi P and Shyama Albert |
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Abstract :Foreign bodies in the urinary bladder can produce a variety of storage and obstructive urinary symptoms and later lead to serious
complications. It is very difficult to introduce long and flexible foreign bodies into male urinary bladder due to the peculiar anatomy of the urethra. We present the case report of a 29-year-old male patient who inserted a very long foreign body into his bladder for alleviation of symptoms of overactive bladder not responding to medications, which unfortunately led to further aggravation of his symptoms. |
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Hemorrhagic Complications of Mechanical Thrombectomy for Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Single-Center Study of Related Factors |
Author : Yoshinori Takaya, Fumitaka Yamane, Shinya Kohyama, Keisuke Onoda1 and Akira Matsuno |
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Abstract :Background: Mechanical thrombectomy (MT) is an effective treatment for acute ischemic stroke with large vessel occlusions (LVO).
However, MT also carries a risk of hemorrhagic complications (HC). In this study, we analyzed factors associated with HC at a single
center, with particular attention to intraoperative factors.
Methods: We identified 312 patients (193 males, 119 females) that underwent MT at our center. The average age was 75.2 years.
Clinical and technical complications were retrospectively identified and related factors were extracted from surgical records and
examined in relation to bleeding complications. |
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Bortezomib Induced Mania: An Unrivalled Case Report |
Author : Sukriti Pruthi, Archana Chauhan, Markanday Sharma and Bhupesh Guleria |
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Abstract :The second most common haematological malignancy, Multiple Myeloma (MM), is caused by the clonal proliferation of malignant
plasma cells. With little side effects, Bortezomib, first proteasome inhibitor, increased response rates and overall survival in newly diagnosed and recurring patients of MM. While corticosteroids are known to result in several psychiatric manifestations, there are only a few reported cases of mental illnesses caused by Bortezomib accounted for in the literature. This article describes a 68-year-old man who has multiple myeloma. He has been stated as experiencing manic symptoms and is currently undergoing regular treatment with Bortezomib, Dexamethasone, and Cyclophosphamide. |
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