India, the world's second most populous country, is facing the emergence of a hitherto "hidden" epidemic: neurologic disability. The rapid economic, demographic, and social transformation of India in recent decades has already resulted in the double burden of unresolved epidemics of infectious diseases (e.g., malaria, tuberculosis) coupled with rising rates of chronic diseases (e.g., cardiovasc...

The use of biologic medications has represented a great advancement in the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis and has improved patients' quality of life. Despite the increasing popularity of biologics, their neurological side effects have been a constant concern. Reports of demyelinating diseases associated with tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) inhibitors continue to accumulate. Ad...

Introduction: Once again the occurrence of human diseases of the nervous system, caused by feline Bartonella, have given veterinarians clues as to possible corollary diseases in cats, the bacteria’s natural reservoir host. There are many publications on human neurologic diseases caused by feline Bartonella. We will concentrate on diseases of the central nervous system and exclude retinitis and ...

Cardiac myxomas are rare benign tumors in childhood. They most commonly occur left atrium. Irregular surface of atrial is associated with a high risk embolic events. The majority cardiac myxoma patients diagnosed symptoms. In the literature, there limited number case reports on neurological symptoms childhood which after detailed examination. We present 16-year-old female patient who presented ...

There is a complex relationship between seizures and encephalopathy. Seizures alone without any underlying neurologic or medical illness can be the sole cause of encephalopathy. Often these patients have a history of epilepsy, in which case accurate diagnosis is straightforward. Acute neurologic conditions often contribute to encephalopathy, but also increase the risk of seizures--many of which...

56 patients were studied in an attempt to define neurologic complications associated with folic acid and vitamin B12 deficiency. 2 patients had abnormal levels of vitamin B12. 1 of these showed decreased vibRATORY SENSE IN THE LEGS. 10 of 15 patients with serum folate less than 4.0 ng per ml and 16 of 23 patients with serum folate less than 6.0 ng per ml by radioassay had neurologic abnormaliti...

Patients with preexisting neurologic disease present a unique challenge to the anesthesiologist. The cause of postoperative neurologic deficits is difficult to evaluate, because neural injury may occur as a result of surgical trauma, tourniquet pressure, prolonged labor, improper patient positioning, or anesthetic technique. Progressive neurologic diseases such as multiple sclerosis may coincid...