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Significant decline in subarachnoid hemorrhage hospitalizations due to COVID-19
(Boston Medical Center) New research led by investigators from Boston Medical Center and Grady Memorial Hospital demonstrates the significant decline in hospitalizations for neurological emergencies during the COVID-19 pandemic. The rate of Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) - bleeding in the space between the brain and the tissue covering the brain - hospitalizations declined 22.5 percent during the study period, which is consistent with the other reported decreases in emergencies such as stroke or heart attacks.
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - April 2, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Safety of Temporary Interruption of Antiplatelet Therapy in Dengue Fever with Thrombocytopenia
Dengue fever, caused by a flavivirus transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, is endemic in more than 100 countries with 2.5 billion people at risk.1 With climate change and globalization causing geographical expansion of Aedes mosquitoes, increased exposure especially in dengue-na ïve populations is predicted.2,3 Thrombocytopenia commonly occurs with dengue 4 and may be associated with bleeding. Avoidance of intramuscular injections, bed rest and measures to reduce risk of falls are usually advised. Increasingly, dengue occurs in older adults,5–7 and adult patients with de ngue fever may have comorbidities such as ischemic hea...
Source: Journal of Infection - November 30, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Po Ying Chia, Htet Lin Htun, Yee Sin Leo, David Chien Lye Source Type: research

Diabetes, hypertension may increase risk of COVID-19 brain complications
(Radiological Society of North America) Some patients with COVID-19 are at higher risk of neurological complications like bleeding in the brain and stroke, according to a study being presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). The researchers said these potentially life-threatening findings were more common in patients with hypertension and diabetes.
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - November 18, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Infections causing stroke or stroke-like syndromes
ConclusionsStroke or stroke-like syndrome of infectious origin can be observed in an important proportion of case presenting with sensory-motor deficit of unknown origin; their accurate diagnosis has a considerable impact in terms of treatment choices and outcome.
Source: Infection - March 31, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research

Nasal colonization with Staphylococcus aureus is a risk factor for ventricular assist device infection in the first year after implantation: a prospective, single-centre, cohort study
The prevalence of heart failure is rising1, 2 thus constantly widening the gap between donor hearts and patients listed for transplantation3. For an increasing number of patients with advanced heart failure, durable ventricular assist devices (VAD) prolong survival and improve quality of life4 by serving as bridge to transplant, or, for those not eligible for heart transplantation, as destination therapy, i.e. as a life-long support4, 5. Their long-term use, however, is hampered by stroke, bleeding, and infection.
Source: Journal of Infection - February 25, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Dennis Nurjadi, Katharina Last, Sabrina Klein, S ébastien Boutin, Bastian Schmack, Florian Mueller, Klaus Heeg, Arjang Ruhparwar, Alexandra Heininger, Philipp Zanger Source Type: research