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The Outcome of Status Epilepticus and Long-Term Follow-Up
Conclusion: This study highlights the importance of regular care and patient follow-up. Introduction Status epilepticus (SE) is a condition and most extreme form of epilepsy (1), which leads to abnormal and prolonged seizure (at least 5 min). In case SE persists over 30 min, it may have severe long-term consequences (2). Referring to the new classification scheme of SE, there are two operational dimensions of the definition: time point 1 (T1) is associated with abnormally prolonged seizure, when therapy should be initiated, while time point 2 (T2) is related to the time of on-going seizure activity involving a risk...
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - April 25, 2019 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

What is the best strategy for successful bowel preparation under special conditions?
Abstract Adequate bowel preparation is important for successful colonoscopic examination. Several effective colonic cleansing agents are available and routinely prescribed, but each carries its own limitations and benefits from particular dosing regimens. The most frequently prescribed colonic cleansing agent, the polyethylene glycol (PEG) cathartic solution, suffers from low patient compliance in general, due to its unpalatable taste and smell coupled with the large ingested volumes required. However, PEG is preferred over other cathartics for use in individuals of advanced age, sufferers of chronic kidney diseas...
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - March 21, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Lim YJ, Hong SJ Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: research

Factors associated with hospitalization for community-acquired pneumonia in home health care patients in Taiwan.
CONCLUSIONS: Our results revealed risk factors associated with hospitalization for CAP in HHC patients. In addition to chronic diseases, malnutrition is an important risk factor. Caregivers should make prompt assessments and take preventive measures for such patients. PMID: 30877643 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research - March 13, 2019 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Lin CJ, Chang YC, Tsou MT, Chan HL, Chen YJ, Hwang LC Tags: Aging Clin Exp Res Source Type: research