Headache is among the most frequent neurological symptoms in the Emergency department. Although most of the patients suffer from primary headaches (migraine), an acute headache might be the only symptom of a serious disease, such as subarachnoid ...
Irimia, P. (Pablo) +3 more
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Sphingolipids are vital components of cell membranes. Metabolic disruptions of sphingolipids, including ceramide and sphingosine‐1‐phosphate, are linked to neurological disorders. This article summarizes the classification, structure, and metabolic processes of sphingolipids, and the physiological and pathological effects of sphingolipid metabolism and
Tian Li +7 more
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Blocking interferon γ reduces expression of chemokines CXCL9, CXCL10 and CXCL11 and decreases macrophage infiltration in ex vivo cultured arteries from patients with giant cell arteritis [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Interferon γ (IFNγ) is considered a seminal cytokine in the pathogenesis of giant cell arteritis (GCA), but its functional role has not been investigated. We explored changes in infiltrating cells and biomarkers elicited by blocking IFNγ with
Alba, Marco A. +15 more
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A matter arising: When should inflammatory and autoimmune rheumatic diseases be considered ‘early’?
Timely recognition of inflammatory and autoimmune rheumatic diseases (IARDs) is important to optimize the early diagnosis with tailored interventions and possible prevention of irreversible organ damage. This narrative review provides an update by summarizing the advances in identifying the early stages of rheumatoid arthritis, systemic sclerosis and ...
Elvis Hysa +7 more
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Arteritis temporal con eritrosedimentación normal: a propósito de un caso
RESUMEN La arteritis temporal o de células gigantes es una inflamación arterial que cursa con cefalea e hipersensibilidad del cuero cabelludo, entre otras formas de presentación.
Julio Antonio Acuña Santana +2 more
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Consensus document on neurosonological techniques in headaches
Introduction: Neurosonology is a medical discipline that utilizes ultrasound techniques to study the nervous system, with its applications progressively increasing.
J. Rodríguez Vico +13 more
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A case of Reversible Dementia associated with Sero‐negative Autoimmune Encephalitis‐ A case study
Abstract Background Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) typically presents with unilateral headaches, jaw claudication, and scalp tenderness, often treated with corticosteroids. However, long‐term steroid use can cause neuropsychiatric symptoms and infections.
Praveen Nandha Kumar Pitchan Velammal +4 more
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Arteritis de células gigantes: actualización diagnóstica y terapéutica
La arteritis de células gigantes requiere un abordaje diagnóstico y terapéutico multidisciplinario, que incluya la colaboración de distintos especialistas, debido a su gran diversidad de manifestaciones clínicas. Por ello, las unidades de gestión clínica
Paloma Muñoz-Reinoso +5 more
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Ebola Virus Localization in the Macaque Reproductive Tract during Acute Ebola Virus Disease. [PDF]
Sexual transmission of Ebola virus (EBOV) has been demonstrated more than a year after recovery from the acute phase of Ebola virus disease (EVD). The mechanisms underlying EBOV persistence and sexual transmission are not currently understood.
Bernbaum, John G. +7 more
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A Rare Case of Giant Cell Arteritis Affecting Two Giants: Pulmonary and Root of Aorta Aneurysm
ABSTRACT Aneurysms of pulmonary arteries and aorta are rare, typically caused by infections, congenital heart defects, vascular abnormalities, or medical interventions. This report presents an unusual case of a 72‐year‐old man with a history of smoking, hypertension, and emphysema, who was found to have a large pulmonary artery aneurysm (63.5 mm) and ...
Gajendra Acharya +5 more
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