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Peripheral monocytosis as a predictive factor for adverse outcome in the emergency department: Survey based on a register study
Abstract: Monocytosis is associated with chronic infections such as tuberculosis or endocarditis as well as rheumatic and myeloproliferative disorders. Monocytes are also involved in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease, and stroke. The value of monocytosis as a prognostic marker in different diagnostic groups in the emergency setting, however, has not been investigated so far. The aim of the article is to study monocytosis as an outcome factor in the emergency setting. In a Swiss register study, we analyzed monocyte counts in 4238 patients aged>18 years who were admitted to the emergency departme...
Source: Medicine - July 1, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Observational Study Source Type: research

Immunotherapy for arterial ischaemic stroke in childhood: a systematic review
Conclusions Immunotherapies are used in children with AIS, mainly as steroids for children with arteriopathy. However, there is currently little robust evidence to either encourage or discourage this practice. There is weak evidence consistent with the hypothesis that in certain children at risk, steroids may both reduce the risk of occurrent/recurrent stroke and enhance neurological outcomes. As the potential benefit is still uncertain, this indicates that a trial of steroids in childhood AIS may be justified.
Source: Archives of Disease in Childhood - April 19, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Edwards, H. B., Mallick, A. A., O'Callaghan, F. J. K. Tags: Clinical trials (epidemiology), Epidemiologic studies, Immunology (including allergy), Stroke, Child health Original article Source Type: research

Brain tuberculoma, an unusual cause of stroke in a child with trisomy 21: a case report
ConclusionsPatients with trisomy 21 have an increased risk for stroke. Our patient had an exceptional case of stroke caused by tuberculoma. The present case emphasizes the need to consider tuberculomas in the differential diagnosis of children with neurological symptoms living in areas of high tuberculosis incidence.
Source: Journal of Medical Case Reports - April 18, 2017 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research

Trends and Characteristics of Tuberculous Meningitis in the United States, 1993-2013 (S30.007)
Conclusions:Over the past two decades, the incidence and mortality of TBM in the US have steadily declined, but neurological complications are increasing.Study Supported by:This work was supported by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders [grant numbers K23NS082367, R01NS097443-01 to H.K.] and the Michael Goldberg Stroke Research Fund to [H.K.].Disclosure: Dr. Merkler has nothing to disclose. Dr. Chatterjee has nothing to disclose. Dr. Gialdini has nothing to disclose. Dr. Reynolds has nothing to disclose. Dr. Morris has nothing to disclose. Dr. Murthy has nothing to disclose. Dr. Thakur has received personal com...
Source: Neurology - April 17, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Merkler, A., Chatterjee, A., Gialdini, G., Reynolds, A., Morris, N., Murthy, S., Thakur, K., Kamel, H. Tags: Infectious Disease: HIV, Syphilis, Borrelia, TB, Cysticercosis, and Other Infections Source Type: research

A Rare Case of Central Nervous System Tuberculosis Presenting as Transient Splenial Lesion: Case Report and Literature Review (P1.320)
Conclusions:Based on literature review, the transient splenial lesion of corpus callosum has never been reported in patients with CNS tuberculosis. The mechanisms underlying transient splenial lesions may due to intramyelinic edema and inflammatory cell infiltration. This hypothesis supported by the MR spectroscopy findings in our patient. Since early diagnosis and treatment can reduce mortality and morbidity, patients with isolated splenial lesion warrant diagnostic tests for CNS tuberculosis.Study Supported by:The authors report no disclosures relevant to the manuscript.Disclosure: Dr. Wu has nothing to disclose. Dr. Che...
Source: Neurology - April 17, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Wu, J.-W., Chen, S. Tags: Autoimmunity with Infection, Syphilis, Lyme, Tuberculosis, and other Bacteria Source Type: research

Burden of Cerebrovascular Disease and its association in the clinical characteristics, Incidence and outcomes in the hospitalized patients with Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Louisville, KY (P1.321)
Conclusions:This study documents worse clinical outcomes and significantly increased mortality in the hospitalized patients with community acquired pneumonia and associated cerebrovascular disease.Disclosure: Dr. SirDeshpande has nothing to disclose. Dr. Kolikonda has nothing to disclose. Dr. Peyrani has nothing to disclose. Dr. Ramirez has nothing to disclose. Dr. Arnold has nothing to disclose. Dr. Wiemken has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - April 17, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: SirDeshpande, P., Kolikonda, M., Peyrani, P., Ramirez, J., Arnold, F., Wiemken, T. Tags: Autoimmunity with Infection, Syphilis, Lyme, Tuberculosis, and other Bacteria Source Type: research

Streptococcus pneumoniae meningitis and intracranial vasculopathy: Clinical correlation with improving transcranial Doppler hemodynamics (P1.322)
Conclusions:Antibiotic treatment for S. pneumoniae meningitis correlated with improvement in clinical status and TCD hemodynamics. Serial TCDs may be a potentially useful strategy in the management of bacterial meningitis.Disclosure: Dr. Idris has nothing to disclose. Dr. Tai has nothing to disclose. Dr. Tan has nothing to disclose. Dr. Tan has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - April 17, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Idris, M. I., Tai, S. M. L., Tan, C. T., Tan, K. S. Tags: Autoimmunity with Infection, Syphilis, Lyme, Tuberculosis, and other Bacteria Source Type: research

Restrictive Spirometry Pattern is Associated with Increased Arterial Stiffness in Men and Women.
CONCLUSIONS: Both restrictive spirometry pattern and reduced FVC were associated with a higher risk of arterial stiffness, not only in males but also in females. Clinically, assessment of arterial stiffness might be considered in individuals with restrictive spirometry pattern. PMID: 28411113 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Chest - April 11, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Wu IH, Sun ZJ, Lu FH, Yang YC, Chou CY, Chang CJ, Wu JS Tags: Chest Source Type: research

Epidemiology of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Cerebrovascular Disease in a Post Antiretroviral Era
People with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) develop ischemic stroke through distinct mechanisms. These include infections such as syphilis, tuberculosis, varicella, and other conditions such as cocaine abuse, endocarditis, and hypercoagulability. The effect of improved awareness, detection, and treatment with highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) on the incidence and outcome of AIDS patients with stroke is unknown.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - February 7, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Phillip Kucab, Pratik Bhattacharya Source Type: research

Limited value and prohibitive risk of percutaneous coronary interventions in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease
Conclusion PCI for patient with advanced CKD carries a very high risk. It should be done on individual basis. Outcome is expected to be poor and short term benefit is expected to be limited.
Source: Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis - November 14, 2016 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research

Epidemiological aspects of heart diseases.
Authors: Shi A, Tao Z, Wei P, Zhao J Abstract Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of mortality worldwide. Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the main cause of mortality in heart patients following stroke, rheumatic heart disease and myocardial infarctions. Approximately 80% of individuals succumb to CVDs, due to poor living conditions in low and middle income families and malnutrition. Infectious diseases, human immunodeficiency, tuberculosis, malaria, high blood pressure or hypertension, obesity and overweight, and nutritional disorders including smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, high salt and ...
Source: Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine - September 9, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Exp Ther Med Source Type: research

Kenya: Report That Highlights On Serious Public Health Concerns Launched
[Capital FM] Nairobi -A report by health stakeholders has revealed that HIV/AIDs, diarrhoea, stroke, and tuberculosis remain the top causes of death in the country.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - July 13, 2016 Category: African Health Source Type: news

Public Health: A Medical Mystery of the Best Kind: Major Diseases Are in Decline
The leading killers — cancer, heart disease and stroke – are coming later in life in wealthy countries as people in general live longer in good health.
Source: NYT Health - July 8, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: GINA KOLATA Tags: Deaths (Fatalities) Tuberculosis Colon and Colorectal Cancer Source Type: news

Self-reported impact of caregiving on voluntary home-based caregivers in Mutale Municipality, South Africa.
CONCLUSION: Voluntary home-based caregivers have an important role in the provision of palliative care to people in their own homes, and therefore, the negative caregiving impact on the lives of caregivers may compromise the provision of quality palliative care. PMID: 27380854 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Primary Care - July 7, 2016 Category: Primary Care Authors: Mashau NS, Netshandama VO, Mudau MJ Tags: Afr J Prim Health Care Fam Med Source Type: research

Needs of Internally Displaced Women and Children in Baghdad, Karbala, and Kirkuk, Iraq
Conclusions The vulnerability of this population is great, and the emotional trauma of multiple displacements, kidnapping and deaths from intentional violence is great. While some aid is reaching families, much more is needed. Though Iraq is a middle income country, reaching the IDPs in central Iraq will take much more in international assistance than is currently being received. Unfortunately, at this time of great need, assistance is being cut back throughout the region because of lack of funding.10 The local civil society organizations which have sprung up in many locations to assist IDPs, offer an avenue for targeting ...
Source: PLOS Currents Disasters - June 10, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Gilbert Burnham Source Type: research