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Viruses, Vol. 15, Pages 1598: Cerebrovascular Disease in COVID-19
h N. Nguyen Not in the history of transmissible illnesses has there been an infection as strongly associated with acute cerebrovascular disease as the novel human coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. While the risk of stroke has known associations with other viral infections, such as influenza and human immunodeficiency virus, the risk of ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke related to SARS-CoV-2 is unprecedented. Furthermore, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has so profoundly impacted psychosocial behaviors and modern medical care that we have witnessed shifts in epidemiology and have adapted our treatment practices to ...
Source: Viruses - July 21, 2023 Category: Virology Authors: James E. Siegler Savanna Dasgupta Mohamad Abdalkader Mary Penckofer Shadi Yaghi Thanh N. Nguyen Tags: Review Source Type: research

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Abstract The global prevalence of physiologically defined chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adults aged >40 yr is approximately 9-10 per cent. Recently, the Indian Study on Epidemiology of Asthma, Respiratory Symptoms and Chronic Bronchitis in Adults had shown that the overall prevalence of chronic bronchitis in adults >35 yr is 3.49 per cent. The development of COPD is multifactorial and the risk factors of COPD include genetic and environmental factors. Pathological changes in COPD are observed in central airways, small airways and alveolar space. The proposed pathogenesis of COPD includes pr...
Source: The Indian Journal of Medical Research - February 1, 2013 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Vijayan VK Tags: Indian J Med Res Source Type: research

Screening for atrial fibrillation in patients aged 65 years or over attending annual flu vaccination clinics at a single general practice.
CONCLUSIONS: Screening was ineffective. ECG immediately after pulse assessment is essential. Screening was acceptable to patients but required additional resources. Age groups 65-74 and ≥ 85 years were not adequately screened using flu clinics. Novel methods screening older, non-attending patients are required. Practices should introduce annual pulse checks into chronic disease templates and prompts for those aged ≥ 65 years attending surgery. Additional screening should target practices with low AF prevalence or poor rates of opportunistic screening. PMID: 23735694 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Quality in Primary Care - May 1, 2013 Category: Primary Care Authors: Rhys GC, Azhar MF, Foster A Tags: Qual Prim Care Source Type: research

Flu jab linked with lower risk of heart attack
Conclusion This study suggests that there is an association between being vaccinated against the flu and decreased odds of having (and surviving) a heart attack. The researchers conclude that receiving the flu jab may be protective against heart attack, and report that previous studies have shown a link between flu infection, flu vaccination and heart attack. They further suggest that future policy decisions regarding the age at which the seasonal flu jab is offered take into account its potential effect on cardiovascular events. They say “even a small effect of influenza vaccination in preventing AMI [acute myocardial i...
Source: NHS News Feed - August 22, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Heart/lungs Medication Medical practice Source Type: news

What Causes Ataxia?
Discussion Coordination and balance problems are caused by various problems affecting the central and peripheral nervous system. Normal development of a child or weakness of a child are commonly mistaken for true ataxia. Ataxia specifically refers to “…impairment of the coordination of movement without loss of muscle strength.” If it is purely due to abnormalities of the cerebellum then there should be no changes in mental status, sensation or weakness. Sometimes it is difficult to determine if there are abnormalities in other areas. For example, Guillian-Barre often presents with difficulty or clumsy wal...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - March 31, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news

Treatment of Post-Influenza Vaccination Induced Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM) with Plasma Exchange - A Case Report (P4.036)
DISCUSSION:Influenza vaccination has been rarely linked to ADEM. Due to a low-incidence of the disease, there are no established treatment guidelines. Our patient did not respond to steroids but showed marked radiographic improvement with PE. PE should be considered for refractory ADEM after influenza vaccination.Disclosure: Dr. Chahil has nothing to disclose. Dr. Pillainayagam has nothing to disclose. Dr. Schulz has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - April 9, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Chahil, M., Pillainayagam, C., Schulz, P. Tags: General Neurology III Source Type: research

Teen Suicide: Understanding the Risks and Warning Signs
In some age groups, suicide accounts for more deaths than cancer, heart disease, AIDS, birth defects, stroke, pneumonia, influenza, and all the various chronic lung diseases combined.Tags: depression, public health, suicide
Source: CounsellingResource.com News and Features - April 14, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Dr George Simon, PhD Tags: General depression public health suicide Source Type: news

Top medicine articles for April 2014
A collection of some interesting medical articles published recently:A Big Bet on Gluten-Free: 11% of households reporting purchases of gluten-free foods in 2013 (doubled in 3 yrs). 30% of the public says it would like to cut back on the amount of gluten it’s eating. "There is a growing population of people who have somehow heard that gluten-free is healthier or think of it as fashionable, and when they remove gluten from their diet, they’re inadvertently taking out a lot of processed foods and are really feeling the benefits of eating healthier foods.” http://buff.ly/1mt9phmNew nomenclature and classifications are p...
Source: Clinical Cases and Images - April 23, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Health News of the Day Source Type: news

Neither ibuprofen nor steam improves symptom control compared with paracetamol in patients with acute respiratory tract infections in primary care
Commentary on: Little P, Moore M, Kelly J, et al.. Ibuprofen, paracetamol, and steam for patients with respiratory tract infections in primary care: pragmatic randomised factorial trial. BMJ 2013;347:f6041. Context The achievement of symptom control in patients with respiratory infections is an ongoing challenge, particularly within primary care. Patients and clinicians often view antibiotics, alongside other supportive medication, as the most expeditious intervention to achieve this goal. While we have learnt that antibiotics provide only very limited benefit in cases when bacterial infection is not suspected,1 2 the effe...
Source: Evidence-Based Medicine - May 19, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Schuetz, P. Tags: General practice / family medicine, Influenza, Otitis, Pain (neurology), Stroke, Ischaemic heart disease, Pain (palliative care), Drugs: musculoskeletal and joint diseases, Ear, nose and throat/otolaryngology Therapeutics Source Type: research

Association between Class III Obesity (BMI of 40–59 kg/m2) and Mortality: A Pooled Analysis of 20 Prospective Studies
Conclusions Class III obesity is associated with substantially elevated rates of total mortality, with most of the excess deaths due to heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, and major reductions in life expectancy compared with normal weight.Please see later in the article for the Editors' Summary
Source: PLoS Medicine - July 8, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Cari M. Kitahara et al. Source Type: research

Validation and clinical use of a novel diagnostic device for screening of atrial fibrillation
Conclusion The high AF detection performance of the MyDiagnostick, combined with the ease of use of the device, enables large screening programmes for detection of undiagnosed AF.
Source: Europace - August 29, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Tieleman, R. G., Plantinga, Y., Rinkes, D., Bartels, G. L., Posma, J. L., Cator, R., Hofman, C., Houben, R. P. Tags: Atrial fibrillation Source Type: research

CDC National Health Report: Leading Causes of Morbidity and Mortality and Associated Behavioral Risk and Protective Factors-United States, 2005-2013.
This report reviews population health in the United States and provides an assessment of recent progress in meeting high-priority health objectives. The health status indicators described in this report were selected because of their direct relation to the leading causes of death and other substantial sources of morbidity and mortality and should be the focus of prevention efforts. REPORTING PERIOD COVERED: Data are reported starting in 2005 (or the earliest available year since 2005) through the current data year. Because data sources and specific indicators vary regarding when data are available, the most recent yea...
Source: MMWR Surveill Summ - October 31, 2014 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Johnson NB, Hayes LD, Brown K, Hoo EC, Ethier KA Tags: MMWR Surveill Summ Source Type: research

Influenza vaccination and cardiovascular risk in patients with recent TIA and stroke
Source: Neurology - December 29, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Rahman, B., Heywood, A., Moa, A., MacIntyre, C. R. Tags: WRITECLICK & amp;reg; EDITOR ' S CHOICE Source Type: research

Business Office Feature The Art and Science of Traditional Medicine Part 2: Multidisciplinary Approaches for Studying Traditional Medicine
In this second of three special supplements, herbal genomics as a novel approach for revolutionizing research on, and ultimately use of, traditional herbal medicines and other materia medica, as well as advances in their quality control and standardization, is highlighted. A prominent focus is the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s practical framework for developing botanicals (including traditional medicines) into new drugs based on the same standards as small molecule drugs. The application of mechanistic studies to drug discovery and development from traditional therapies is discussed, with an emphasis on preclinical...
Source: Science: Current Issue - January 15, 2015 Category: Science Authors: Science Magazine (mailto:soleditor at aaas.org) Tags: CUSTOM PUBLISHING OFFICE SPONSORED SUPPLEMENT Source Type: research

Flu and freezing weather may be driving up winter death rates
Conclusion There are always more deaths in winter than other seasons, particularly among elderly people. But why these fairly dramatic spikes in the death rate have occurred is still not understood. It should be noted these figures are provisional, as there can be a delay in the ONS receiving the data. Although the media has focused on the likely cause being flu, the numbers provided are for all respiratory conditions. Cold weather can exacerbate many of these conditions, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. For most fit and healthy people, flu is not a serious threat, but the elderly and those with...
Source: NHS News Feed - February 4, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Heart/lungs Lifestyle/exercise Medical practice QA articles Source Type: news