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Time-based prospective memory impairment in patients with thalamic stroke.
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The role of the thalamus in memory is potentially very complex. However, most studies on the memory impairments of thalamic lesions have focused on retrospective memory, rarely on prospective memory. To explore the effect of thalamic lesions on event-based prospective memory (EBPM) and time-based prospective memory (TBPM), respectively, and to verify the hypothesis that the thalamus is involved in the prospective memory, EBPM and TBPM tasks were administered to 18 thalamic stroke patients and 18 age- and education-matched healthy controls. In the EBPM task, subjects were asked to perform an action whenever particular words...
Source: Behavioral Neuroscience - February 9, 2010 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Cheng, Huaidong; Tian, Yanghua; Hu, Panpan; Wang, Junjun; Wang, Kai Source Type: journals
The “good” limb makes the “bad” limb worse: Experience-dependent interhemispheric disruption of functional outcome after cortical infarcts in rats.Email this article to a colleague.
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Following stroke-like lesions to the sensorimotor cortex in rats, experience with the ipsi-to-lesion (ipsilesional), “nonparetic”, forelimb worsens deficits in the contralesional, “paretic”, forelimb. We tested whether the maladaptive effects of experience with the nonparetic limb are mediated through callosal connections and the contralesional sensorimotor cortex. Adult male rats with proficiency in skilled reaching with their dominant (for reaching) forelimb received ischemic bilateral sensorimotor cortex lesions, or unilateral lesions, with or without callosal transections. After assessing dominant forelimb func...
Source: Behavioral Neuroscience - February 9, 2010 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Allred, Rachel P.; Cappellini, Colleen H.; Jones, Theresa A. Source Type: journals
MR diffusion and perfusion parameters: relationship to metabolites in acute ischaemic strokeEmail this article to a colleague.
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ADC and mean transit time indicate the presence of ischaemia (lactate) but not cumulative total neuronal damage (NAA) in acute ischaemic stroke, suggesting that caution is required if using ADC and PWI parameters to differentiate salvageable from non-salvageable tissue. Further refinement of the DWI/PWI concept is required prior to more widespread use.
Source: Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry - February 9, 2010 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Cvoro, V., Marshall, I., Armitage, P. A, Bastin, M. E, Carpenter, T., Rivers, C. S, Dennis, M. S, Wardlaw, J. M Tags: stroke Research paper Source Type: journals
Blood-brain barrier permeability is increased in normal-appearing white matter in patients with lacunar stroke and leucoaraiosisEmail this article to a colleague.
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This study provides evidence for increased BBB permeability in SVD, and this is particularly seen in SVD with leucoaraiosis. Its presence in NAWM would be consistent with it playing a causal role in disease pathophysiology.
Source: Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry - February 9, 2010 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Topakian, R, Barrick, T R, Howe, F A, Markus, H S Tags: stroke Research paper Source Type: journals
The impact of lesion location and lesion size on poststroke infection frequencyEmail this article to a colleague.
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In this study, lesion size is an independent risk factor for the development of poststroke infection. Particular brain regions associated with infections could not be determined.
Source: Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry - February 9, 2010 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Minnerup, J., Wersching, H., Brokinkel, B., Dziewas, R., Heuschmann, P. U., Nabavi, D. G., Ringelstein, E. B., Schabitz, W.-R., Ritter, M. A. Tags: stroke Research paper Source Type: journals
Atherosclerosis in congenital azygous solitary A2 anterior cerebral artery with simultaneous bifrontal infarctionsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Source: Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry - February 9, 2010 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Loh, P. K., Sharma, V. K Tags: stroke, Hypertension, Incontinence, Child and adolescent psychiatry, Radiology, Radiology (diagnostics) Neurological pictures Source Type: journals
Roll on genetics of PARK and Parkinsonism in the developing worldEmail this article to a colleague.
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Source: Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry - February 9, 2010 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Kalaria, R. N, Akinyemi, R. Tags: Genetics, Memory disorders (neurology), Drugs: CNS (not psychiatric), Movement disorders (other than Parkinsons), Parkinson's disease, stroke, Memory disorders (psychiatry) Editorial commentaries Source Type: journals
Stenting effective for symptomatic vertebral artery diseaseEmail this article to a colleague.
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Endovascular stenting is a relatively low-risk treatment option for patients with symptomatic vertebral artery stenosis, report US researchers.
Source: MedWire News - Stroke - February 9, 2010 Category: Neurology Source Type: news
Does immigration to Canada prevent stroke, eh?Email this article to a colleague.
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Source: Neurology - February 8, 2010 Category: Neurology Authors: Jacobs, B. S. Tags: stroke in young adults, Outcome research, All Cerebrovascular disease/stroke, Cohort studies EDITORIALS Source Type: journals
Visual input is critical for postural control in patients with chronic right hemisphere infarctsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Source: Neurology - February 8, 2010 Category: Neurology Authors: Rundek, T., Lalit, K. Tags: All Cerebrovascular disease/stroke, Infarction EDITORIALS Source Type: journals
Risk of premature stroke in recent immigrants (PRESARIO): Population-based matched cohort studyEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusion: New immigrants appear to be at lower risk of premature acute stroke than long-term residents. This finding does not appear to be explained by the availability of health care services or income level.
Source: Neurology - February 8, 2010 Category: Neurology Authors: Saposnik, G., Redelmeier, D. A., Lu, H., Lonn, E., Fuller-Thomson, E., Ray, J. G. Tags: stroke in young adults, Outcome research, All Cerebrovascular disease/stroke, Cohort studies ARTICLES Source Type: journals
Altered control of postural sway following cerebral infarction: A cross-sectional analysisEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions: Right hemisphere middle cerebral artery infarcts are associated with increased dependence on vision and noninfarcted brain regions (i.e., occipital lobes, cerebellum) to control postural sway. Strategies emphasizing postural tasks under reduced visual conditions may enhance functional recovery in these individuals.
Source: Neurology - February 8, 2010 Category: Neurology Authors: Manor, B., Hu, K., Zhao, P., Selim, M., Alsop, D., Novak, P., Lipsitz, L., Novak, V. Tags: MRI, All Rehabilitation, Motor Control, Infarction ARTICLES Source Type: journals
Older Stroke Patients Are Getting Better TreatmentEmail this article to a colleague.
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More get recommended therapies, study finds Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Topics: Seniors' Health, Stroke
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - February 8, 2010 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: consumer
Hypertension, Executive Dysfunction, and Progression to Dementia: The Canadian Study of Health and Aging [Original Contribution]Email this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions Hypertension predicts progression to dementia in older subjects with executive dysfunction but not memory dysfunction. Control of hypertension could prevent progression to dementia in one-third of the subjects with cognitive impairment, no dementia.
Source: Archives of Neurology - February 8, 2010 Category: Neurology Authors: Oveisgharan, S., Hachinski, V. Tags: Aging/ Geriatrics, Neurology, Behavioral Neurology, Cerebrovascular Disease, Cognitive Disorders, Dementias, Neurogenetics, stroke, Hypertension Original Contribution Source Type: journals
Prospective Study of Endogenous Circulating Estradiol and Risk of Stroke in Older Women [Original Contribution]Email this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions Endogenous estradiol level is an indicator of stroke risk in older postmenopausal women, especially in those with greater central adiposity. Potential mediators, including atherogenic dyslipidemia, insulin resistance, and inflammation, might underlie this association. Whether estradiol, independent of atherogenic adiposity, influences such mediators and stroke risk needs to be determined. Estrogen-altering agents might be harmful or beneficial depending on endogenous estradiol levels, especially in women with greater central adiposity.
Source: Archives of Neurology - February 8, 2010 Category: Neurology Authors: Lee, J. S., Yaffe, K., Lui, L.-Y., Cauley, J., Taylor, B., Browner, W., Cummings, S., for the Study of Osteoporotic Fractures Group Tags: Aging/ Geriatrics, Neurology, Cerebrovascular Disease, stroke, Women's Health, Women's Health, Other Original Contribution Source Type: journals
A Very Small but Very Symptomatic Vertebral Artery Dissection [Images in Neurology]Email this article to a colleague.
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Source: Archives of Neurology - February 8, 2010 Category: Neurology Authors: Goddeau, R. P., Caplan, L. R., Hackney, D. B., Alhazzani, A. A., Searls, D. E. Tags: Neurology, Cerebrovascular Disease, Neuroimaging, stroke, Radiologic Imaging, Diagnosis, Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Images in Neurology Source Type: journals
Stroke: An American Academy of Neurology Press Quality of Life Guide [Book Reviews]Email this article to a colleague.
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Source: Archives of Neurology - February 8, 2010 Category: Neurology Authors: Creutzfeldt, C. J. Tags: Neurology, Cerebrovascular Disease, stroke, Patient-Physician Relationship/ Care, Patient-Physician Communication, Quality of Life Book Reviews Source Type: journals
Inherited Metabolic Disorders and Stroke Part 2: Homocystinuria, Organic Acidurias, and Urea Cycle Disorders [Neurological Review]Email this article to a colleague.
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Several inherited metabolic disorders have been associated with stroke particularly in newborns, children, and young adults. In part 1, we discussed the genetics, stroke pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of Fabry disease and mitochondrial myopathy, encephalopathy, lactic acidosis, and strokelike episodes. In part 2, we overview homocystinuria, organic acidurias, and urea cycle disorders.
Source: Archives of Neurology - February 8, 2010 Category: Neurology Authors: Testai, F. D., Gorelick, P. B. Tags: Neurology, Cerebrovascular Disease, Venous Thromboembolism, Neurogenetics, Pediatric Neurology, stroke, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders, Metabolic Diseases, Pediatrics, Congenital Malformations, Cardiovascular System, Surgery, Surgical Interventions, Source Type: journals
Effects of Intensive Medical Therapy on Microemboli and Cardiovascular Risk in Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis [Original Contribution]Email this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions Cardiovascular events and microemboli on TCD have markedly declined with more intensive medical therapy. Less than 5% of patients with ACS now stand to benefit from revascularization; patients with ACS should receive intensive medical therapy and should only be considered for revascularization if they have microemboli on TCD.
Published online December 14, 2009 (doi:10.1001/archneurol.2009.289).
Source: Archives of Neurology - February 8, 2010 Category: Neurology Authors: Spence, J. D., Coates, V., Li, H., Tamayo, A., Munoz, C., Hackam, D. G., DiCicco, M., DesRoches, J., Bogiatzi, C., Klein, J., Madrenas, J., Hegele, R. A. Tags: Neurology, Cerebrovascular Disease, Cardiovascular System, Other, stroke, Cardiovascular System, Surgery, Surgical Interventions, Cardiovascular/ Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Cardiovascular Disease/ Myocardial Infarction, Drug Therapy, Drug T Source Type: journals
Evidence-Based Treatment Improves Older Stroke Victims' Chances (CME/CE)Email this article to a colleague.
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Older stroke patients remain at higher risk for adverse outcomes than younger ones, but the gap has narrowed with wider implementation of evidence-based guidelines, researchers say.
Source: MedPage Today State Required CME - February 8, 2010 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Being Religious May Not Make You Healthier After AllEmail this article to a colleague.
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By Ivan Oransky, MD Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Topics: Heart Attack, Stroke
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - February 8, 2010 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: consumer
10 Ways You Can Help Prevent StrokeEmail this article to a colleague.
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Helping older people control their blood pressure, diet and stress levels can help keep them from suffering a stroke.
Source: WDSU.com - Health - February 8, 2010 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: WDSU.com Source Type: news
Integrated follow-up is neededEmail this article to a colleague.
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Source: BMJ Online First - February 8, 2010 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Wass, J., Toogood, A., Brabant, G., Ball, S., Ross, R. Tags: stroke, Paediatric oncology, Sociology LETTERS Source Type: journals
Coping with Antidepressant Side EffectsEmail this article to a colleague.
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All types of antidepressants can cause some side effects. The most common problems are sleepiness, dry mouth, constipation, nausea and sexual problems. Some people react badly to antidepressants; in others side effects can be quite mild.
Different drugs have different risks: SSRIs, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, such as fluoxetine (Prozac) may cause you to feel sick or more anxious during the first couple of weeks. Some types of SSRI can cause indigestion, but this can usually be avoided by taking them with food. They may interfere with sexual function, and there have been reports of episodes of aggression, al...
Source: Psych Central - February 8, 2010 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Jane Collingwood Tags: Antidepressants Depression Disorders General Medications Treatment Antidepressant Side Effects Cardiovascular Effects Difficulty Urinating Fast Heartbeat Fluoxetine Prozac Heart Trouble Liver Inflammation Loss Of Appetite Low B Source Type: consumer
Swimming lessons for adults and childrenEmail this article to a colleague.
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Swimming lessons for both adults and children (aged five and over) wanting either to learn how to swim, gain confidence or improve their stroke begins from Monday 22 February at the University of Bristol swimming pool in Clifton.
Source: University of Bristol news - February 8, 2010 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: news_text Tags: Other news Source Type: organizations
Blood pressure: What you can do for yourselfEmail this article to a colleague.
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There are two kinds of people in the United States -- ones who have high blood pressure now and ones who have a very good chance of getting it someday. That's bad news, because high blood pressure, technically known as hypertension, raises the risk for stroke, heart disease, heart failure, kidney disease and eye damage, including blindness.
Source: L.A. Times - Health - February 8, 2010 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Don't blow a gasket; adjust your lifeEmail this article to a colleague.
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Studies consistently show that lowering blood pressure significantly lowers the risk of stroke and also, though less dramatically, the risk of heart attacks, heart failure and kidney problems. ¶ Drugs may be necessary sometimes, especially when blood pressure is dangerously high, but other things can help. Maybe you need to exercise a little harder and eat a little less (or sleep a little longer and stress a little less).¶ As you read, bear in mind: The evidence for blood pressure-lowering is stronger for some lifestyle measures than others.
Source: L.A. Times - Health - February 8, 2010 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
EXPOSED: "Scandalous Abuse" of the Elderly Being Killed With Psychiatric MedicationsEmail this article to a colleague.
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(NaturalNews) Elderly dementia patients are being subjected to "scandalous abuse" by being drugged with dangerous antipsychotic drugs, according to a letter by ten influential health organizations, published in The Daily Telegraph."[One hundred thousand] people with dementia in care homes are being inappropriately prescribed a damaging chemical cosh of antipsychotic drugs and new research suggests that there is a significant problem in hospitals too," the letter reads. "Antipsychotics should only ever be a last resort. This over prescription is abuse and it must stop. ... We cannot stand by while this scandalous abuse of v...
Source: NaturalNews.com - February 8, 2010 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: news
Mediterranean Diet May Prevent Stroke-Related Brain DamageEmail this article to a colleague.
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Following a Mediterranean diet may help lower risk of brain damage related to silent strokes, new research shows.
Source: WebMD Health - February 8, 2010 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Identification of novel 1,4-benzoxazine compounds that are protective in tissue culture and in vivo models of neurodegenerationEmail this article to a colleague.
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We report that several 2-arylidine and 2-hetarylidin derivatives of the 1,4-benzoxazines class of compounds are highly protective in tissue culture models of neurodegeneration. Results obtained using pharmcalogical inhibitors indicate that neuroprotection by these compounds does not involve the Raf-MEK-ERK or PI-3 kinase-Akt signaling pathways nor other survival-promoting molecules such as protein kinase A (PKA), calcium calmodulin kinase A (CaMK), and histone deacetylases (HDACs). We tested one of these compounds, (Z)-6-amino-2-(3[prime],5[prime]-dibromo-4[prime]-hydroxybenzylidene)-2H-benzo[b][1,4]oxazin-3(4H)-one, desig...
Source: Journal of Neuroscience Research - February 8, 2010 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Lulu Wang, Haribabu Ankati, Shashidhar Kumar Akubathini, Michael Balderamos, Chelsey A. Storey, Anish V. Patel, Valerie Price, Doris Kretzschmar, Edward R. Biehl, Santosh R. D'Mello Source Type: journals
More severe type 2 diabetes-associated ischemic stroke injury is alleviated in aldose reductase-deficient miceEmail this article to a colleague.
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Aldose reductase (AR), the first enzyme in the polyol pathway, has been implicated in a wide variety of physiological and pathological functions, such as diabetic vascular and neural complications. It is known that diabetes mellitus can exacerbate brain and retina damage after ischemic injuries. However, the underlying mechanisms are not clear. In the present study, we made use of db/db mice with an AR null mutation (AR-/-db/db) to understand better the role of AR in the pathogenesis of brain and retina ischemic injuries under diabetic conditions. Cerebral and retinal ischemia was induced by transient middle cerebral arter...
Source: Journal of Neuroscience Research - February 8, 2010 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Chung-Man Yeung, Amy C.Y. Lo, Alvin K.H. Cheung, Stephen S.M. Chung, David Wong, Sookja K. Chung Source Type: journals
NHS Stroke Improvements Have Saved LivesEmail this article to a colleague.
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While much remains still to be done, the National Audit Office's report on the stroke strategy makes it clear that in improving stroke care, the NHS has saved lives says NHS Confederation policy director Nigel Edwards Commenting on the National Audit Office's 'Progress on improving stroke care' report, Nigel Edwards, policy director of the NHS Confederation, which represents over 95 per cent of NHS organisations, said: "The NHS has made a great deal of progress to improve stroke care and has saved lives in the process...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - February 7, 2010 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: stroke Source Type: news
NHS Stroke Improvements Have Saved LivesEmail this article to a colleague.
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While much remains still to be done, the National Audit Office's report on the stroke strategy makes it clear that in improving stroke care, the NHS has saved lives says NHS Confederation policy director Nigel Edwards Commenting on the National Audit Office's 'Progress on improving stroke care' report, Nigel Edwards, policy director of the NHS Confederation, which represents o...
Source: Stroke / Neuroprotection News From Medical News Today - February 7, 2010 Category: Neurology Tags: stroke Source Type: news
Cardiovascular effects following epidural injection of romifidine in isoflurane-anaesthetized dogsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusion Epidural romifidine in isoflurane-anaesthetized dogs caused significant cardiovascular effects similar to those reportedly produced by systemic romifidine administration.Clinical relevance Similar cardiovascular monitoring is required after epidural and systemically administered romifidine. Further studies are required to evaluate the analgesic effects of epidural romifidine.
Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia - February 6, 2010 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Véronique Martin-Bouyer, Stijn Schauvliege, Luc Duchateau, Tim Bosmans, Frank Gasthuys, Ingeborgh Polis Tags: Research Papers Source Type: journals
Daytime napping and mortality, with a special reference to cardiovascular disease: the JACC studyEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions Daytime napping is associated with elevated risk of CVD mortality as well as non-cardiovascular/non-cancer and external deaths. Daytime napping may elevate risk of CVD death through some biological effects but, to a larger extent, some comorbid disorders causing weight loss or associated with non-regular employment and low education level could explain this association.
Source: International Journal of Epidemiology - February 6, 2010 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Tanabe, N., Iso, H., Seki, N., Suzuki, H., Yatsuya, H., Toyoshima, H., Tamakoshi, A., for the JACC Study Group Tags: Cardiovascular Disease Source Type: journals
Overeating Triggers Molecular 'Firing Squad' In Mice, Destroys MetabolismEmail this article to a colleague.
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Overeating in mice triggers a molecule once considered to be only involved in detecting and fighting viruses to also destroy normal metabolism, leading to insulin resistance and setting the stage for diabetes. The new study, led by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH), specifically links together the immune system and metabolism, a pairing increasingly suspected in diseases that include - in addition to diabetes - heart disease, fatty liver, cancer, and stroke...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - February 6, 2010 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness Source Type: news
Eosinophilic myocarditis mimicking acute coronary syndrome secondary to idiopathic hypereosinophilic syndrome: a case reportEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusion:
Eosinophilic myocarditis can present like an acute myocardial infarction and should be considered in the differential diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome in patients with a history of allergy, asthma or acute reduction of the left ventricular function with or without peripheral eosinophilia.
Source: BioMed Central - February 6, 2010 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Reza AminiCraig Nielsen Source Type: journals
Merging of Healthy Motor Modules Predicts Reduced Locomotor Performance and Muscle Coordination Complexity Post-StrokeEmail this article to a colleague.
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Evidence suggests that the nervous system controls motor tasks using a low-dimensional modular organization of muscle activation. However, it is not clear if such an organization applies to coordination of human walking, nor how nervous system injury may alter the organization of motor modules and their biomechanical outputs. We first tested the hypothesis that muscle activation patterns during walking are produced through the variable activation of a small set of motor modules. In 20 healthy control subjects, EMG signals from eight leg muscles were measured across a range of walking speeds. Four motor modules identified t...
Source: Journal of Neurophysiology - February 5, 2010 Category: Neurology Authors: Clark, D. J., Ting, L. H., Zajac, F. E., Neptune, R. R., Kautz, S. A. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals
Medical Complications After StrokeEmail this article to a colleague.
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In the video blog, Dr. Mark Alberts comments on a recent article in Lancet Neurology on the medical complications associated with stroke. Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 5, 2010 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news
Changes in Brain Cholesterol Metabolome After ExcitotoxicityEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Excitotoxicity due to excess stimulation of glutamate receptors in neurons is accompanied by increased Ca2+ influx, stimulation of Ca2+-dependent enzymes, ATP depletion, increase in lipid peroxidation products, and loss of glutathione. These changes resemble
neurochemical alterations in acute neuronal injury (stroke, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury) and chronic neurodegenerative
diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease. Intracerebroventricular injection of the potent glutamate analog kainate in rats results
in increased cholesterol concentration in the hippocampus at short to medium time...
Source: Molecular Neurobiology - February 5, 2010 Category: Neurology Tags: Molecular Neurobiology Source Type: journals
Patient selection for revascularization procedures in adult Moyamoya disease based on dynamic perfusion computerized tomography with acetazolamide challenge (PCTA)Email this article to a colleague.
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Abstract The usefulness of dynamic perfusion computerized tomography for early diagnosis of stroke is well established. However, limited
data exists to assess the value of PCT in the evaluation of patients with chronic cerebral ischemia. The purpose of the study
was to assess the utility of perfusion computerized tomography with acetazolamide challenge (PCTA) in the evaluation of cerebral
perfusion and cerebrovascular reserve (CVR) in adult Moyamoya patients. From 2005–2008, 41 patients with Moyamoya were scrutinized
by PCTA. Of these, 22 patients (12 females, ten males, mean age 41 years) with ischem...
Source: Urosurgical Review - February 5, 2010 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Neurosurgical Review Source Type: journals
Early development of spasticity following stroke: a prospective, observational trialEmail this article to a colleague.
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This study followed a cohort of 103 patients at median 6 days, 6 and 16 weeks after stroke and recorded muscle tone, pain,
paresis, Barthel Index and quality of life score (EQ-5D) to identify risk-factors for development of spasticity. 24.5% of
stroke victims developed an increase of muscle tone within 2 weeks after stroke. Patients with spasticity had significantly
higher incidences of pain and nursing home placement and lower Barthel and EQ-5D scores than patients with normal muscle tone.
Early predictive factors for presence of severe spasticity [modified Ashworth scale score (MAS) ≥3] at final foll...
Source: Journal of Neurology - February 5, 2010 Category: Neurology Tags: Journal of Neurology Source Type: journals
Depression Before Stroke Predicts Depression AfterwardEmail this article to a colleague.
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A history of pre-stroke depression is a predictor both of post-stroke depression and of the odds that the patient will receive antidepressants, researchers report in the January 11th online issue of the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - February 5, 2010 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: news
SSRI Shows Promise as Restorative Therapy Following StrokeEmail this article to a colleague.
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Treatment with escitalopram may enhance cognitive function in stroke patients. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - February 5, 2010 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: info
New Research Uncovers Molecular "Firing Squad" Through Which Overeating Destroys Normal Metabolism And Sets Stage For DiabetesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Overeating in mice triggers a molecule once considered to be only involved in detecting and fighting viruses to also destroy normal metabolism, leading to insulin resistance and setting the stage for diabetes. The new study, led by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH), specifically links together the immune system and metabolism, a pairing increasingly suspected in diseases that include - in addition to diabetes - heart disease, fatty liver, cancer, and stroke...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - February 5, 2010 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses Source Type: news
Kinematical Profiling of the Front Crawl StartEmail this article to a colleague.
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This study analysed the start phases of 15 elite front crawl swimmers, all specialists of sprint events. The first aim was to determine which phases were correlated with the 15-m start time. The features common to the sample of swimmers were then established and individual profiles were clustered. The subjects performed two 25-m trials at the 50-m race-pace using their preferential start technique (grab start). The kinematical analysis assessed the durations of the block, flight, entry, glide, leg kicking and full swimming phases to the 15-m mark. Stroking parameters and the index of arm coordination (IdC) were analysed fo...
Source: International Journal of Sports Medicine - February 5, 2010 Category: Sports Medicine Tags: Training & Testing Source Type: journals
New Immigrants Have Lower Acute Stroke RiskEmail this article to a colleague.
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Recent immigrants have about a 30% lower relative risk for stroke even after adjusting for multiple risk factors, report researchers. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines - February 5, 2010 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: info
Neurological Outcome and Risk of Recurrence Depending on the Anterior vs. Posterior Arterial Distribution in Children with StrokeEmail this article to a colleague.
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We report the outcome of 46 previously healthy children with arterial ischemic stroke. After a mean follow-up of 26 months, five (11%) children suffered a recurrence and 28 (61%) were left with sequelae. The prevalence and the severity of the sequelae were similar irrespective of whether the localization of the accident was anterior or posterior. However, a recurrence was significantly more frequent in the posterior than in the anterior group (4/14 vs. 1/32; p=0.025). These observations may lead to the establishment of therapeutic guidelines according to the localization of the infarct.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttg...
Source: Neuropediatrics - February 5, 2010 Category: Neurology Tags: Short Communication Source Type: journals
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Further results from the SPARCL trial show that stroke patients given atorvastatin have a reduced risk for coronary heart disease events, as well as recurrent stroke.
Source: MedWire News - Stroke - February 5, 2010 Category: Neurology Source Type: news
