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Assessment of cardiovascular risk factors in patients with idiopathic inflammatory myopathies: a systematic review
AbstractWe performed a systematic review of cardiovascular risk factors in idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIMs) and their cardiovascular outcomes, including acute coronary syndrome and stroke. A qualitative systematic review was conducted from January 1956 to December 2022 according to the PRISMA protocol using three electronic databases: PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus. The studies were analyzed based on the following eligibility criteria: at least one combination of the terms described in the search strategy appeared in the title, written in English, Portuguese, or Spanish, and addressed risk factors for cardio...
Source: Clinical Rheumatology - May 16, 2023 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research

Adult-onset leukodystrophy with vanishing white matter: a case series of 19 patients
ConclusionsAO-LVWM presents varying clinical manifestations at onset, including stroke-like events. WM rarefaction is the most consistent diagnostic clue even in the latest onset cases. Spectroscopy and electrophysiological features are compatible with axon, rather than myelin, damage. Cerebral glucose metabolic abnormalities and retinal alterations can be present. LVWM might also be caused by a digenic inheritance affecting the eIF2B complex.
Source: Journal of Neurology - May 12, 2023 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Study protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial evaluating the feasibility and effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions to recover functionality after a transient ischaemic attack or a minor stroke: the 'Back to Normal trial
This study was approved by the Ethics Committee of the Local Health Unit of Matosinhos (Ref. 75/CES/JAS). Written informed consent will be required from all the participants; data protection and confidentiality will be also ensured. The findings of this project are expected to be submitted for publication in scientific articles, and the main results will be presented at relevant scientific meetings. Trial registration number NCT05369637.
Source: BMJ Open - April 28, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Goncalves, M., Lima, M. J., Fonseca, A., Duque, C., Costa, A. R., Cruz, V. T. Tags: Open access, Neurology Source Type: research

Late-onset fabry disease due to the p.Phe113Leu variant: the first italian cluster of five families
ConclusionThis study demonstrates that a cluster of subjects with p.Phe113Leu pathogenic variant is also present in Southern Italy. Disease manifestations are frequent in both sexes and may occur early in life. Cardiac involvement represents the core manifestation, but neurological and renal involvement is also frequent, suggesting that extra-cardiac complications deserve clinical attention.
Source: Metabolic Brain Disease - April 25, 2023 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the Brazilian version of the PM-Scale: A specific measure of participation after stroke
CONCLUSION: The Brazilian version of the PM-Scale is a valid, unidimensional, linear, reliable scale for measuring participation in stroke survivors and can be administered in less than five minutes.PMID:37001362 | DOI:10.1016/j.bjpt.2023.100497
Source: Physical Therapy - March 31, 2023 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Gabriela Santos Pereira Fernanda Ishida Corr êa Heyriane Martins Dos Santos C íntia Elord Júlio Jussimara Angela Pereira Baz án Maria Eduarda Ferreira Bissoli Thayane Correa Pereira Brand ão Jean-Louis Thonnard Oy éné Kossi Jo ão Carlos Ferrari Co Source Type: research

From healthcare system to individuals through stroke rehabilitation pathways: outcomes, information, and satisfaction along 12 months prospective cohort in Portugal
CONCLUSION: A multilevel characterization of the post-stroke rehabilitation pathway showed a more complete perspective on stroke management which may contribute to future rehabilitation and stroke policies.PMID:36651648 | DOI:10.1080/10749357.2023.2165266
Source: Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation - January 18, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Pedro Maciel Barbosa Jo ão Firmino-Machado Lara Noronha Ferreira Vitor Tedim Cruz Helena Szrek Source Type: research