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Microbiology and Outcomes of Institutionalized Patients With Stroke-Associated Pneumonia: An Observational Cohort Study
Conclusion: The microbiology of SAP is similar to early phase of HAP and VAP. SAP prolongs the duration of MV and length of ICU and hospital stays, but also markedly increases 60-day mortality.
Source: Frontiers in Microbiology - December 3, 2021 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

New Analyses Suggest Favorable Results for STELARA ® (ustekinumab) When Used as a First-Line Therapy for Bio-Naïve Patients with Moderately to Severely Active Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
SPRING HOUSE, PENNSYLVANIA, October 25, 2021 – The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson today announced data from two new analyses of STELARA® (ustekinumab) for the treatment of adults with moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC).1,2 In a modelled analysisa focused on treatment sequencing using data from randomized controlled trials, network meta-analysis and literature, results showed patient time spent in clinical remission or response was highest when STELARA was used as a first-line advanced therapy for bio-naïve patients with moderately to severely acti...
Source: Johnson and Johnson - October 25, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Innovation Source Type: news

Clot Histopathology in Ischemic Stroke with Infective Endocarditis.
CONCLUSION: Detailed morphological and histopathological analysis of EVT-retrieved clots including Gram staining can assist in etiological classification of the clot. Understanding the composition of the clot may be of clinical value in early diagnostics and mapping treatment planning in IE. PMID: 30867075 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences - March 13, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Bhaskar S, Saab J, Cappelen-Smith C, Killingsworth M, Wu XJ, Cheung A, Manning N, Aouad P, McDougall A, Hodgkinson S, Cordato D Tags: Can J Neurol Sci Source Type: research

Microbiological Etiologies of Pneumonia Complicating Stroke Clinical Sciences
Conclusions—Although the analysis was limited by small and heterogeneous study populations, limiting determination of microbiological causality, this review suggests aerobic Gram-negative bacilli and Gram-positive cocci are frequently associated with pneumonia complicating stroke. This supports the need for appropriately designed studies to determine microbial cause and a consensus-based approach in antibiotic usage and further targeted antibiotic treatment trials for enhanced antibiotic stewardship.
Source: Stroke - June 25, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Amit K. Kishore, Andy Vail, Adam R. Jeans, Angel Chamorro, Mario Di Napoli, Lalit Kalra, Peter Langhorne, Christine Roffe, Willeke Westendorp, Paul J. Nederkoorn, Javier Garau, Diederik van de Beek, Joan Montaner, Mark Woodhead, Andreas Meisel, Craig J. S Tags: Complications, Meta Analysis, Cerebrovascular Disease/Stroke, Intracranial Hemorrhage, Ischemic Stroke Original Contributions Source Type: research

Neuroinfections caused by fungi
ConclusionAlthough the number of fungal species causing CNS mycosis is increasing, only some possess well-defined treatment standards (e.g., cryptococcal meningitis and CNS aspergillosis). The early diagnosis of fungal infection, accompanied by identification of the etiological factor, is needed to allow the selection of effective therapy in patients with FIs-CNS and limit their high mortality.
Source: Infection - May 21, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research

Septic Thromboembolic Stroke via Atrial-Esophageal Fistula as a Delayed Complication of Cardiac Ablation (P6.018)
Conclusions: In the perioperative period following CA, diagnostic testing to rule out the often fatal complication of an A-E fistula may be non-revealing. A high index of suspicion should nonetheless be maintained that an occult A-E fistula is a cause of delayed presentation of septic cerebral thromboembolism.Disclosure: Dr. Derani has nothing to disclose. Dr. Chaudhry has nothing to disclose. Dr. Sachdeva has nothing to disclose. Dr. Long has nothing to disclose. Dr. Hughes has nothing to disclose. Dr. Kumar has nothing to disclose. Dr. Chang has nothing to disclose. Dr. Razak has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - April 3, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Derani, T., Chaudhry, S., Sachdeva, G., Long, D., Hughes, K., Kumar, S., Chang, H., Razak, A. Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease and Interventional Neurology ePoster Session Source Type: research

Brachial Plexus Neuritis as Presenting Manifestation of Disseminated Coccidioidomycosis. (P6.323)
CONCLUSIONS:This is the first reported case of coccidioidomycosis presenting with PNS involvement. Both remote inflammatory changes and direct local fungal invasion noted in this case highlight the wide spectrum of clinico-pathological presentations seen in coccidioidomycosis infection. As this fungal disease is identified with increasing frequency, clinicians should be aware of its atypical manifestations. Study Supported by: Disclosure: Dr. Shah has nothing to disclose. Dr. Liao has nothing to disclose. Dr. Shanina has nothing to disclose. Dr. Smith has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - April 8, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Shah, R., Liao, B., Shanina, E., Smith, G. Tags: Fungi, Parasites, and Other Infectious Disorders Source Type: research

Desert dust and human health disorders.
Abstract Dust storms may originate in many of the world's drylands and have an effect not only on human health in the drylands themselves but also in downwind environments, including some major urban centres, such as Phoenix, Kano, Athens, Madrid, Dubai, Jedda, Tehran, Jaipur, Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul, Taipei, Tokyo, Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. In some parts of the world dust storms occur frequently throughout the year. They can transport particulate material, pollutants, and potential allergens over thousands of km from source. The main sources include the Sahara, central and eastern Asia, the Middle East, an...
Source: Environment International - November 22, 2013 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Goudie AS Tags: Environ Int Source Type: research

Infectious Diseases: Images in Clinical Medicine
Editor: V. Dimov, M.D., Cleveland ClinicHypoglossal Nerve Palsy during Meningococcal Meningitis. NEJM, 10/2014.Herpes Zoster Involving the S1 Dermatome. NEJM, 05/2014.Tinea Faciei. NEJM, 05/2014.Disseminated Cryptococcosis in a CLL patient. 05/2014.Scrofuloderma due to Mycobacterium tuberculosis. NEJM, 06/2012.Leonine Facies in Lepromatous Leprosy. NEJM, 04/2012.Intestinal Infestation with Ancylostoma ceylanicum. NEJM, 03/2012.Kerion celsi form of tinea capitis caused by a T-cell hypersensitivity reaction. NEJM, 03/2012.Eye can see a nest of worms! Thelazia callipaeda. Lancet, 03/2012.Madura Foot. NEJM, 01/2012.Paragonimia...
Source: Clinical Cases and Images - August 22, 2009 Category: General Medicine Tags: Images Infectious Diseases Source Type: news