Signs and symptoms of a stroke include drooping of the face, arms or legs, blurred vision, slurred speech, confusion, weakness or numbness. Key stages include symptoms developing suddenly due to a blockage or bleed in the brain. Location of damage in the brain determines affected areas of the body. Treatment depends on stroke type, such as clot-busting drugs for ischemic strokes. Recovery often occurs in the first few months but can last years with rehabilitation support. Prevention is important as risk of another stroke remains high post-stroke.
Spinal Cord Injuries are uncommon, but they are a leading cause of high cost disability, and with ageing population, the incidence is expected to increase. This presentation looks at the many facets of spinal cord injuries.
The structure of the human brain is extremely complex. It is made up of billions of neurons that are linked together by trillions of connections. Each part of the brain performs a certain set of functions. Damage to a specific area of the brain causes distinct clinical symptoms. Knowledge of neuroanatomy, functioning of different sections of the brain, and clinical manifestations caused by injury to a part of the brain are critical in locating a neurological lesion. The complexity of this knowledge frequently presents a problem to health practitioners. This activity emphasizes the significance of the physical examination in the localization of a neurological lesion. It is intended to provide a concise and easy-to-review summary of the subject.
Spinal Cord Injuries are uncommon, but they are a leading cause of high cost disability, and with ageing population, the incidence is expected to increase. This presentation looks at the many facets of spinal cord injuries.
The structure of the human brain is extremely complex. It is made up of billions of neurons that are linked together by trillions of connections. Each part of the brain performs a certain set of functions. Damage to a specific area of the brain causes distinct clinical symptoms. Knowledge of neuroanatomy, functioning of different sections of the brain, and clinical manifestations caused by injury to a part of the brain are critical in locating a neurological lesion. The complexity of this knowledge frequently presents a problem to health practitioners. This activity emphasizes the significance of the physical examination in the localization of a neurological lesion. It is intended to provide a concise and easy-to-review summary of the subject.
Stroke is also known as Cerebrovascular Accident. This results in the sudden death of the brain cells due to the O2 deficiency when the blood flow to the brain is lost by obstruction/rupture of cerebral arteries which supplies to the brain. Stroke prevention requires the management of the many risk factors important to stroke development. It is important to diagnose stroke as early as possible to reduce the risk of more damage and functional loss. Stroke recovery is an inhomogeneous process, therefore, it is challenging to predict the actual post-stroke outcomes which assure a holistic approach. Rehabilitation can be provided in inpatient or outpatient departments to stroke survivors.
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Stroke is also known as Cerebrovascular Accident. This results in the sudden death of the brain cells due to the O2 deficiency when the blood flow to the brain is lost by obstruction/rupture of cerebral arteries which supplies to the brain. Stroke prevention requires the management of the many risk factors important to stroke development. It is important to diagnose stroke as early as possible to reduce the risk of more damage and functional loss. Stroke recovery is an inhomogeneous process, therefore, it is challenging to predict the actual post-stroke outcomes which assure a holistic approach. Rehabilitation can be provided in inpatient or outpatient departments to stroke survivors.
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Dr Arun L Naik is a Spine Surgeon practicing in India Bangalore for 14 years. He was trained at AIIMS New Delhi in 2000. He is well known for his surgery for ''failed back surgery syndrome'' where previous surgery was gone wrong. He has expertise in 'minimal invasive key hole spine surgery'' . He operates on complex spinal cord tumors which are challenges to any surgeon. Dr Naik is one of the few neurosurgeons in India to operate on cranio vertebral junction with excellent surgical results. Spinal cord injuries are special areas of interest to him. He has successfully treated hundreds of spinal injured patients many of whom are walking today. He has trained many surgeons in developing spine surgery technique.
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At some point in life, a dementia patient will have to face the last stages of this disorder. It can be accompanied by various physical and mental signs, explains Prabhdyal Singh Sodhi. These signs can send major indications that difficulties during the final stage are increasing. Hence, surviving for the long term, once this stage arrives, can be a challenge.
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India Clinical Trials Market: Industry Size and Growth Trends [2030] Analyzed...Kumar Satyam
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The Promise: CRISPR offers exciting possibilities:
Gene Therapy: Correcting genetic diseases like cystic fibrosis.
Agriculture: Engineering crops resistant to pests and harsh environments.
Research: Studying gene function to unlock new knowledge.
The Peril: Ethical concerns demand attention:
Off-target Effects: Unintended DNA edits can have unforeseen consequences.
Eugenics: Misusing CRISPR for designer babies raises social and ethical questions.
Equity: High costs could limit access to this potentially life-saving technology.
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International Collaboration: Clear guidelines are needed for research and human trials.
Public Education: Open discussions ensure informed decisions about CRISPR.
Prioritize Safety and Ethics: Safety and ethical principles must be paramount.
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Stewardship is the act of taking good care of something.
Antimicrobial stewardship is a coordinated program that promotes the appropriate use of antimicrobials (including antibiotics), improves patient outcomes, reduces microbial resistance, and decreases the spread of infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms.
WHO launched the Global Antimicrobial Resistance and Use Surveillance System (GLASS) in 2015 to fill knowledge gaps and inform strategies at all levels.
ACCORDING TO apic.org,
Antimicrobial stewardship is a coordinated program that promotes the appropriate use of antimicrobials (including antibiotics), improves patient outcomes, reduces microbial resistance, and decreases the spread of infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms.
ACCORDING TO pewtrusts.org,
Antibiotic stewardship refers to efforts in doctors’ offices, hospitals, long term care facilities, and other health care settings to ensure that antibiotics are used only when necessary and appropriate
According to WHO,
Antimicrobial stewardship is a systematic approach to educate and support health care professionals to follow evidence-based guidelines for prescribing and administering antimicrobials
In 1996, John McGowan and Dale Gerding first applied the term antimicrobial stewardship, where they suggested a causal association between antimicrobial agent use and resistance. They also focused on the urgency of large-scale controlled trials of antimicrobial-use regulation employing sophisticated epidemiologic methods, molecular typing, and precise resistance mechanism analysis.
Antimicrobial Stewardship(AMS) refers to the optimal selection, dosing, and duration of antimicrobial treatment resulting in the best clinical outcome with minimal side effects to the patients and minimal impact on subsequent resistance.
According to the 2019 report, in the US, more than 2.8 million antibiotic-resistant infections occur each year, and more than 35000 people die. In addition to this, it also mentioned that 223,900 cases of Clostridoides difficile occurred in 2017, of which 12800 people died. The report did not include viruses or parasites
VISION
Being proactive
Supporting optimal animal and human health
Exploring ways to reduce overall use of antimicrobials
Using the drugs that prevent and treat disease by killing microscopic organisms in a responsible way
GOAL
to prevent the generation and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Doing so will preserve the effectiveness of these drugs in animals and humans for years to come.
being to preserve human and animal health and the effectiveness of antimicrobial medications.
to implement a multidisciplinary approach in assembling a stewardship team to include an infectious disease physician, a clinical pharmacist with infectious diseases training, infection preventionist, and a close collaboration with the staff in the clinical microbiology laboratory
to prevent antimicrobial overuse, misuse and abuse.
to minimize the developme
2. Signs and Symptoms
Dropping eyes, mouth, arms, legs
Blurred vision
Slurred speech
Confusion
Weakness, numbness or paralysis
Loss of consciousness
Dizziness
Sudden severe headache
3. Key stages of stroke
Symptoms usually develop quickly and suddenly
As a result of a blockage or bleed in the brain
Different areas of the brain relate to different areas of
the body
4. Key stages of stroke
This may happen when someone is asleep and they can
wake up with symptoms
Symptoms include weakness, confusion, slurred speech
and drooping of eyes, mouth or face
5. Key stages of stroke
Everyone's stroke is different and depending on the area
of the brain that is effected and the damage that is done
FAST can help recognise the symptoms
Emergency treatment is needed
6. Key stages of stroke
Admitted to hospital where test and scans such as MRI and
CT are preformed to confirm stroke and its type
Admitted to specialist stroke unit and treatment would be
given depending on the type of stroke
7. Key stages of stroke
Treatment is given depending on the type of stroke that
has happened such as clot busting medication for ischemic
strokes
As the swelling decreases damaged areas of the brain may
recover
Other areas of the brain can learn to take over from the
parts that are too damaged to recover
8. Key stages of stroke
Most recovery usually happens in the first few months
following a stroke however recovery can take many years
Assessments and support would be available such as SALT
and physiotherapists
9. Key stages of stroke
Rehabilitation happens in specialist units or at home
Prevention is important as following a stroke you are at
risk of having another one.
10. Affectedby stroke
Eating and drinking
Continence
Communication
Memory
Behaviour
Changes in mood
Changes in personality
11. Risk factors
Age
Ethnicity
Genetics
Lifestyle, diet, lack of exercise, smoking
High blood pressure or other conditions
Drinking
Obesity
12. Conclusion
Every person is different and no one can be sure how
quickly or how far you or your family member will
progress.
Rehab is often a long process.
Complete recovery is not always possible, however, living
an enjoyable life is still within reach.
