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136 Coincidential hydrocephalus in twins with CMT1X
Discussion Despite the finding of hydrocephalus in both affected twins, further family evaluation confirmed the hydrocephalous not to segregate with the GJB1 mutation. This highlights the importance of detailed phenotype segregation studies before diagnosing an atypical phenotype with genetic diseases. Alterna- tive genetic causes for the hydrocephalus are being sought. 1) Vivekanandam V, Hoskote C, Rossor AM, Reilly MM. CNS phenotype in X linked Charcot- Marie-Tooth disease. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry 2018 Dec 5;90(9). carolynnedoherty@doctors.org.uk|NIHR Bursary 93
Source: Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry - May 27, 2022 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Doherty, C., Pipis, M., Hosktote, C., Rossor, A., Reilly, M. Tags: Live Poster, 13 May Poster Session 2 Source Type: research

011 Progressive myoclonic epilepsy due to rare mitochondrial ND6 mutation, m.14487T>C
We report the case of a 43-year old man with adult-onset drug-resistant epilepsy, cortical myoclonus and bilateral optic neuropathies. Serial MRI scans over a two year period demonstrated the interval devel- opment of bihemispheric stroke-like lesions. Giant somatosensory evoked potentials and short-duration myoclonic jerks with craniocaudal spread on surface-EMG were consistent with cortical myoclonus. Optical coherence tomography showed bilateral symmetric thinning of the nerve fibre layer in the pap- illomacular bundles. Muscle biopsy was non-diagnostic, however next-generation whole mitochondrial gene sequencing identi...
Source: Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry - May 27, 2022 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Khoo, A., Naidu, S., Wijayendran, S., Merve, A., Bremner, F., Sidhu, M. Tags: Live Poster, 13 May Poster Session 1 Source Type: research

032 Improving access to inpatient ambulatory cardiac monitoring for acute stroke patients during the Covid-19 pandemic
Discussion There was a significant shift in clinical practice and diagnostic access to inpatient ACM during the pandemic, resulting in a greater proportion of tests, increased identification of AF and early anticoagulation, leading to improved patient care and potentially preventing further ischaemic events. harriet jeffery@nhs.net|ABN Bursary 41
Source: Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry - May 27, 2022 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Jeffery, H., Sanz, E. R., Turner, D. Tags: Live Poster, 6 May SIG4: Movement Disorders Source Type: research

033 GLP-1RAs reduce stroke incidence in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a meta-analysis
Conclusions This data supports the value of GLP-1RAs in reducing stroke incidence in patients with T2DM. There is potential value in prospective, randomised controlled trials adequately powered to establish the value of GLP-1RAs in stroke prevention in T2DM patients. mark.maskery@doctors.org.uk|ABN Bursary
Source: Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry - May 27, 2022 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Maskery, M., Wall, J., Holscher, C., Jones, S., Price, C., Strain, D., Watkins, C., Werring, D., Emsley, H. Tags: Live Poster, 6 May SIG4: Movement Disorders Source Type: research

1 The use and impact of 12-lead electrocardiograms in acute stroke patients: a systematic review
Conclusion Future studies should be based in the prehospital environment and should investigate whether undertaking an electrocardiogram in the prehospital setting affects clinical management decisions or has an association with mortality or morbidity. Conflict of interest None declared Funding This work was supported by School of Health Sciences PhD bursary – University of Surrey, and South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust.
Source: BMJ Open - May 21, 2017 Category: General Medicine Authors: Munro, S., Quinn, T., Cooke, D., Joy, M. Source Type: research

Scotland to legislate for ‘safe staffing’ levels
Poised to make workload and workforce planning tools mandatoryRelated items from OnMedicaPlans to scrap nurse bursaries will lead to staff shortagesWeekend nursing ratios hit stroke mortalityNICE suspends work on safe staffing levelsSupply of clinical staff in NHS fragmented and not cost-effectiveScotland sets out health and social care blueprint for next decade
Source: OnMedica Latest News - June 20, 2016 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

British Science Festival Student Bursary Winner 2013
Earlier this year the Nutrition Society gave one lucky Student Member the chance to attend the British Science Festival, which takes place in September each year. The winner, Lucy Bain, describes her experience and how she benefitted from it. Lucy is a PhD student at University of East Anglia, researching how our diet can influence stroke risk and risk factors such as blood pressure and cholesterol levels. This year’s Festival was held in Newcastle, which some members may remember from this year’s Nutrition Society Summer Meeting. On arrival on the Friday the weather wasn’t quite what graced us during that week in Ju...
Source: The Nutrition Society - October 15, 2013 Category: Nutrition Authors: NS Publications Team Source Type: news