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Autoimmune thyroiditis as a risk factor for stroke: A historical cohort study
Conclusion: Our results support the hypothesis of a slightly increased risk of stroke in patients with AIT. The higher effect size found soon after AIT diagnosis suggests an increased cardiovascular risk due to thyroid-hormone deficiency rather than a cumulative effect of autoimmune pathology. Better screening and early treatment of patients with asymptomatic hypothyroid AIT could help reduce excess risk of stroke in the first year after diagnosis.
Source: Neurology - May 5, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Karch, A., Thomas, S. L. Tags: Stroke prevention, Autoimmune diseases, All Cerebrovascular disease/Stroke, Cohort studies, Risk factors in epidemiology ARTICLE Source Type: research

Comment: Does L-thyroxine prevent or cause stroke in hypothyroidism?
The association between overt hypothyroidism and atherosclerotic risk factors, especially hypertension and dyslipidemia, is clear. To date, only a few small and methodologically flawed epidemiologic studies have investigated the relationship between hypothyroidism and stroke, precluding definitive conclusions. In the current issue of Neurology®, Karch and Thomas1 present a large well-designed case-control study investigating this relationship. They compared 34,907 patients with autoimmune thyroiditis on treatment with l-thyroxine and 149,632 matched individuals without autoimmune thyroiditis from a UK primary care elec...
Source: Neurology - May 5, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Squizzato, A., Gerdes, V. E. A. Tags: All Cerebrovascular disease/Stroke ARTICLE Source Type: research

Endocrine Dysfunction Following Stroke
In conclusions, stroke survivors have an approximately 2-fold increased risk of developing acquired hypothyroidism, pituitary dysfunction, or disorders of the adrenal glands. These ris ks should be taken into account in the management of patients who have ischemic or hemorrhagic strokes.Graphical Abstract
Source: Journal of NeuroImmune Pharmacology - July 2, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

Steroid responsive encephalopathy associated with autoimmune thyroiditis (SREAT) with stroke like symptoms. A case report. (P5.104)
Conclusion: Clinicians should consider SREAT in the differential diagnosis of patients presenting with stroke like symptoms/vasculitis especially if investigations fail to establish a diagnosis.Disclosure: Dr. Javalkar has nothing to disclose. Dr. Abbas has nothing to disclose. Dr. Harris has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - April 8, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Javalkar, V., Abbas, S., Harris, M. Tags: Edema, Encephalopathy, and Encephalitis Source Type: research

Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis and stroke secondary to protein C deficiency in a child with Down syndrome: a case report
ConclusionIdiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis remains a severe disease, which is rarely associated with Down syndrome. The management of this disease in Down syndrome patients is difficult, especially when associated with an ischemic stroke secondary to protein C deficiency.
Source: Journal of Medical Case Reports - March 11, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Anti glutamic acid decarboxylase antibody mediated encephalopathy while on etanercept in a patient with multiple autoimmune diseases
A 39 year old lady presented with an altered mental state and unsteadiness of gait. She had a history of juvenile idiopathic arthritis, autoimmune thyroiditis and alopecia, protein S deficiency with vena cava thrombosis, previous excision of ovarian mass and vasculitic rash. There was a previous history of ovarian mass and her immunomodulatory therapy for arthritis over the previous year was Etanercept. She used recreational cannabis but denied any other illicit drug usage. Her affect was variable and at times inappropriate with frequent laughter. She would spit regularly. There was anxiety and a prevailing sensation of do...
Source: Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry - October 9, 2013 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: MacDougall, N., Waddell, B., O'Riordan, J. I. Tags: Immunology (including allergy), Brain stem / cerebellum, Drugs: CNS (not psychiatric), Epilepsy and seizures, Infection (neurology), Stroke, Drugs misuse (including addiction), Connective tissue disease, Musculoskeletal syndromes Association of British Source Type: research

Agent Orange exposure and disease prevalence in Korean Vietnam veterans: The Korean veterans health study.
In conclusion, Agent Orange exposure increased the prevalence of endocrine disorders, especially in the thyroid and pituitary gland; various neurologic diseases; COPD; and liver cirrhosis. Overall, this study suggests that Agent Orange/2,4-D/TCDD exposure several decades earlier may increase morbidity from various diseases, some of which have rarely been explored in previous epidemiologic studies. PMID: 24906069 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Environmental Research - June 3, 2014 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Yi SW, Hong JS, Ohrr H, Yi JJ Tags: Environ Res Source Type: research

Hashimoto's encephalopathy: Report of three cases
Publication date: November 2014 Source:Journal of the Formosan Medical Association, Volume 113, Issue 11 Author(s): Jan-Shun Chang , Tien-Chun Chang Both severe thyrotoxicosis and hypothyroidism may affect brain function and cause a change in consciousness, as seen with a thyroid storm or myxedema coma. However, encephalopathy may also develop in patients with autoimmune thyroid diseases independent of actual thyroid function level, and this is known as Hashimoto's encephalopathy. Although most patients are found to have Hashimoto's thyroiditis, less frequently they have Graves' disease. Clinical manifestations include e...
Source: Journal of the Formosan Medical Association - November 9, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research

Hashimoto's encephalopathy: Report of three cases.
Abstract Both severe thyrotoxicosis and hypothyroidism may affect brain function and cause a change in consciousness, as seen with a thyroid storm or myxedema coma. However, encephalopathy may also develop in patients with autoimmune thyroid diseases independent of actual thyroid function level, and this is known as Hashimoto's encephalopathy. Although most patients are found to have Hashimoto's thyroiditis, less frequently they have Graves' disease. Clinical manifestations include epilepsy, disturbance of consciousness, cognitive impairment, memory loss, myoclonus, hallucinations, stroke-like episodes, tremor, in...
Source: J Formos Med Assoc - November 1, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Chang JS, Chang TC Tags: J Formos Med Assoc Source Type: research

Hashimoto encephalopathy with angiographic CNS vasculitis
Hashimoto encephalopathy (HE)—also known as steroid-responsive encephalopathy associated with autoimmune thyroiditis—is a rare syndrome loosely associated with Hashimoto thyroiditis. HE mostly affects middle-aged women; is characterized by delirium, seizures, and myoclonus; and is thought to be an immune-mediated disorder. The pathophysiology of HE is not entirely understood. Most cases appear to be due to autoimmune vasculitis or an immune complex deposition that disrupts the cerebral microvasculature. This immunologic phenomenon has been observed on brain biopsy with a lymphocytic infiltration around small ar...
Source: Nature Clinical Practice - December 8, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Al-Wafai, A., Wahba, M., Doss, V. T., Elijovich, L. Tags: Other cerebrovascular disease/ Stroke, Autoimmune diseases, Vasculitis Cases Source Type: research

What is the Remission Rate for Antithyroid Drug Treatment for Hyperthyroidism in Children?
Discussion The thyroid gland secrets two hormones – T4 which is a prohormone and T3 which is the biologically active hormone. Receptors for T3 are found in nearly all body tissues. T3 regulates metabolism and energy production. Organs most affected are the heart, liver and central nervous system as well as growth of the fetus and child. Hyperthyroidism is common with a prevalence rate of about 1-2% for women and 0.2% for men. The most common cause of thyrotoxicosis is Grave’s disease where autoantibodies to thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) exist. These autoantibodies attach to thyroid tissue TSH receptors and...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - January 26, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news

Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor- γ in Thyroid Autoimmunity.
Authors: Ferrari SM, Fallahi P, Vita R, Antonelli A, Benvenga S Abstract Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor- (PPAR-) γ expression has been shown in thyroid tissue from patients with thyroiditis or Graves' disease and furthermore in the orbital tissue of patients with Graves' ophthalmopathy (GO), such as in extraocular muscle cells. An increasing body of evidence shows the importance of the (C-X-C motif) receptor 3 (CXCR3) and cognate chemokines (C-X-C motif) ligand (CXCL)9, CXCL10, and CXCL11, in the T helper 1 immune response and in inflammatory diseases such as thyroid autoimmune disorders. PPAR-γ agoni...
Source: PPAR Research - February 28, 2015 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Tags: PPAR Res Source Type: research

Unique presentation of LHON/MELAS overlap syndrome caused by m.13046T>C in MTND5.
CONCLUSIONS: We describe a unique presentation of LHON/MELAS overlap syndrome resulting from a m.13046T>C mutation in a 12-year-old girl. In patients with sudden vision loss in which three of the most prevalent LHON mitochondrial mutations have been ruled out, molecular genetic examination should be extended to other mtDNA-encoded subunits of MTND5 complex I. Furthermore, atypical clinical presentations must be considered, even in well-described phenotypes. PMID: 26894521 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Ophthalmic Genetics - February 20, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmic Genet Source Type: research

Steroid responsive encephalopathy associated with autoimmune thyroiditis (SREAT) presenting as major depression
Hashimoto’s encephalopathy is a neuropsychiatric disease with symptoms of cognitive impairment, stroke-like episodes, seizures, and psychotic or affective symptoms associated with autoimmune thyroiditis and ex...
Source: BMC Psychiatry - June 6, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Dominique Endres, Evgeniy Perlov, Oliver Stich and Ludger Tebartz van Elst Source Type: research

Progress in pediatrics in 2015: choices in allergy, endocrinology, gastroenterology, genetics, haematology, infectious diseases, neonatology, nephrology, neurology, nutrition, oncology and pulmonology
AbstractThis review focuses key advances in different pediatric fields that were published in Italian Journal of Pediatrics and in international journals in 2015. Weaning studies continue to show promise for preventing food allergy. New diagnostic tools are available for identifying the allergic origin of allergic-like symptoms. Advances have been reported in obesity, short stature and autoimmune endocrine disorders. New molecules are offered to reduce weight gain and insulin-resistance in obese children. Regional investigations may provide suggestions for preventing short stature. Epidemiological studies have evidenced th...
Source: Italian Journal of Pediatrics - August 26, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research