This communication describes two attacks by domestic and wild carnivores in Caceres County, localized in the Pantanal area, an extensive flooded plain in Mato Grosso State, Midwest region of Brazil. The first attack took place in an urban area and was caused by a Rottweiler dog (Canis lupus familiaris) created by the family of the victim. Another attack occurred in a rural area, caused by a jag...

INTRODUCTION Electroencephalography (EEG) is a non-invasive investigation method playing an important role in differential diagnostics of seizures. In this article authors point out to its importance, but also limitations. MATERIAL AND METHODS Native interictal EEG findings were evaluated in inpatients after solitary unprovoked epileptic seizures (n=84), patients with sporadic epileptic seizu...

Context Venous thromboembolism, which encompasses deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, is a relatively common disorder with an incidence in western countries of around 1/1000 per annum. Events are categorised as either provoked, that is occurring in the context of a known temporary risk factor such as surgery, or unprovoked, that is occurring without an associated known risk factor. The...

Epileptic seizures (ESs) in the elderly are recognized as frequent, and potentially difficult to diagnose. Their clinical features and relevant diagnostic problems still remain poorly investigated in hospital populations outside the setting of tertiary referral centres. In this study we attempted to improve the understanding of these aspects in community institutions. We conducted a four-year r...

Interictal epileptiform discharge (IED) is rarely observed in healthy volunteers without a history of seizures, but higher rates of occurrence are reported in children than in adults. Higher rates are also observed among neurologic inpatients and outpatients without a seizure history, but the risk of subsequent unprovoked seizures or epilepsy is low in healthy volunteers and patients. An except...

OBJECTIVES The risk of recurrence following a first-ever seizure is 40-50%, warranting driving restriction during the early period of highest risk. This restriction must be balanced against the occupational, educational and social limitations that result from patients being ineligible to drive. The recommended duration of non-driving after a first seizure varies widely between jurisdictions, in...

Abstract Background In the direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) era, extended anticoagulation after 6–12 months of treatment is an attractive strategy in patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE). Real-life data on clinical benefit DOAC over time lacking. Purpose The aim this study to assess effectiveness and safety DOACs acute VTE treated for variable periods. Methods Data objective diagnosis w...