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Program for the epidemiological evaluation of stroke in Tandil, Argentina (PREVISTA) study: rationale and design
The availability of population‐based epidemiological data on the incident risk of stroke is very scarce in Argentina and other Latin American countries. In response to the priorities established by the World Health Organization and the United Nations, PREVISTA was envisaged as a population‐based program to determine the risk of first‐ever and recurrent stroke and transient ischemic attack incidence and mortality in Tandil, Buenos Aires, Argentina. The study will be conducted according to Standardized Tools for Stroke Surveillance (STEPS Stroke) methodology and will enroll all new (incident) and recurrent consecutive ...
Source: International Journal of Stroke - September 11, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Luciano A. Sposato, Mariano L. Coppola, Juan Altamirano, Brenda Borrego Guerrero, Jorge Casanova, Maximiliano De Martino, Alejandro Díaz, Valery L. Feigin, Fernando Funaro, María E. Gradillone, María L. Lewin, Renato D. Lopes, Daniel H. López, Mariel Tags: Protocol Source Type: research

Neuropsychiatric disorders among Syrian and Iraqi refugees in Jordan, 2012-2013: A retrospective, cohort study (P2.324)
CONCLUSIONS:There is a need for long-term planning and financing for neuropsychiatric disorders traditionally considered outside of refugee health. Possible interventions may include stroke risk factor reduction and targeted medication donations for multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, and schizophrenia. Study Supported by: No funding recieved.Disclosure: Dr. McKenzie has nothing to disclose. Dr. Spiegel has nothing to disclose. Dr. Khalifa has nothing to disclose. Dr. Mateen has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - April 8, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: McKenzie, E., Spiegel, P., Khalifa, A., Mateen, F. Tags: Global Neurology Source Type: research

NeurologicManifestations of Neglected Tropical Diseases (P4.295)
CONCLUSIONS: Neurological manifestations of NTDs cause significant morbidity and mortality, although data are limited. The evidence for treatments of neurologic complications is limited for most NTDs. Increased awareness of neurologic manifestations of NTDs can promote early identification and treatment, thereby contributing to ongoing elimination and eradication campaigns.Study Supported by: NADisclosure: Dr. Raibagkar has nothing to disclose. Dr. Berkowitz has received royalty payments from Medmaster and Oxford University Press. Dr. Pritt has nothing to disclose. Dr. Headley-Whyte has nothing to disclose. Dr. Mateen has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - April 9, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Raibagkar, P., Berkowitz, A., Pritt, B., Headley-Whyte, E. T., Mateen, F. Tags: Global Health and Infection Source Type: research

Critical appraisal of guidelines for evaluation and certification of specified neurological disabilities
Inder Puri, Govind Singh, Rajendra Kumar Acharya, Divya GoswamiAnnals of Indian Academy of Neurology 2019 22(4):373-376 New disability law called “Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016” has been acted in 2016. The United Nations' Convention for Rights of Persons with Disabilities is the sole of this new act. Of the total 21 categories, three new neurological legal disability categories such as chronic neurological conditions, Parkinson disease (PD), and multiple sclerosis have been notified first time in the new act. The new guidelines have been notified in the year 2018 for eva...
Source: Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology - October 24, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Inder Puri Govind Singh Rajendra Kumar Acharya Divya Goswami Source Type: research