Advancing specificity in delirium: the delirium subtyping initiative by Bowman, EML, Brummel, NE, Caplan, GA, Cunningham, C, Evered, LA, Fiest, KM, Girard, TD, Jackson, TA, LaHue, SC, Lindroth, HL, Maclullich, AMJ, McAuley, DF, Oh, ES, Oldham, MA, Page, VJ, Pandharipande, PP, Potter, KM, Sinha, P, Slooter, AJC, Sweeney, AM, Tieges, Z, Van Dellen, E, Wilcox, ME, Zetterberg, H, Cunningham, EL

“…<p><strong>Background</strong></p> Delirium, a common syndrome with heterogeneous etiologies and clinical presentations, is associated with poor long-term outcomes. …”

Somatosensory and clinical profiles of patients with spine-related and clinical framework-based neck–arm pain by Kapitza, C, Ballenberger, N, Luedtke, K, Schmid, AB, Tampin, B

“…A recently developed mechanism-based clinical framework for spine-related pain distinguishes between spinally referred pain without neurological deficits (somatic referred pain, heightened nerve mechanosensitivity, radicular pain), with neurological deficits (radiculopathy), and mixed-pain presentations. …”

Evolution of the 2015 Cotopaxi eruption revealed by combined geochemical and seismic observations by Hidalgo, Silvana, Battaglia, Jean, Arellano, Santiago, Sierra, Daniel, Bernard, Benjamin, Parra, René, Kelly, Peter, Dinger, Florian, Barrington, Charlotte, Samaniego, Pablo

“…We examined gas emission and gas geochemistry and seismic and petrologic data recorded during the 2015 unrest of Cotopaxi (Ecuador) in order to decipher the origin and temporal evolution of this eruption. …”
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Beriberi following sleeve gastrectomy by Liem, B, Tai, XY, Begeti, F, Fathima, FF, Hofer, M, Matthews, L, Rinaldi, S, Bennett, DLH, Turner, MR

“…Nutritional deficiencies are a recognised consequence of gastrectomy, with potentially severe and permanent neurological sequelae. We present two cases of acute, severe polyneuropathy following sleeve gastrectomy. …”

Molecular characterization and phylogenetic analysis of outer membrane protein p2 (OMPP2) of Glaesserella (Haemophilus) parasuis isolates in Central State of Peninsular Malaysia by Lee, Chee Yien, Ong, Hui Xin, Tan, Chew Yee, Low, Suet Ee, Phang, Lai Yee, Lai, Jyhmirn, Ooi, Peck Toung, Fong, Michelle Wai Cheng

“…Glaesserella (Haemophilus) parasuis, the etiological agent of Glässer’s disease, is an economically significant pathogen commonly associated with serofibrinous polyserositis, arthritis, fibrinous bronchopneumonia and/or meningitis. …”
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Multidimensional profiling of the Toxoplasma gondii proteome by Herneisen, Alice Lydia

“…Among these early-branching parasitic protists are the etiologic agents of the widespread, persistent, and deadly human diseases malaria (Plasmodium spp.) and toxoplasmosis (Toxoplasma gondii), making the understanding of these parasite signaling pathways of global importance. …”
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Double exposure time averaged in-line digital holography by Singh, Vijay Raj, Anand, Asundi, Miao, Jianmin

“…Theory, analysis and applications of digital in-line holography are presented for metrological applications. Particularly time averaged in-line digital holography is explored for dynamic characterization of membranes and MEMS diaphragms. …”
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Triggered drug release and enhanced drug transport from ultrasound-responsive nanoparticles by Kwan, JJ, Coussios, CC

“…In this chapter, we discuss the current challenges that face drug delivery to cancer, cardiovascular, and neurological disorders. We then explore the different means by which ultrasound enables drug release, drug transport, and sonoporation of cell membranes from ultrasound-responsive nanoparticles.…”

Outcome assessment for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients in Singapore and Japan with initial shockable rhythm by Okada, Yohei, Shahidah, Nur, Ng, Yih Yng, Chia, Michael Y. C., Gan, Han Nee, Leong, Benjamin S. H., Mao, Desmond R., Ng, Wei Ming, Irisawa, Taro, Yamada, Tomoki, Nishimura, Tetsuro, Kiguchi, Takeyuki, Kishimoto, Masafumi, Matsuyama, Tasuku, Nishioka, Norihiro, Kiyohara, Kosuke, Kitamura, Tetsuhisa, Iwami, Taku, Ong, Marcus Eng Hock

“…For OHCA patients who achieved return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) on hospital arrival, the observed favorable neurological outcome was at the same level as expected (OE ratio: 0.905 [95%CI: 0.784–1.036]). …”
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Clinical Significance of Hyponatremia in Tuberculous Meningitis: A Prospective Cohort in Indonesia by Dian, S, Ardiansyah, E, Chaidir, L, van Laarhoven, A, Ruslami, R, Alisjahbana, B, Rizal Ganiem, A, van Crevel, R

“…One-year mortality was 46.5% and associated with older age, HIV infection, lower GCS, markers of neurologic severity, fever, and thrombocytosis. Severe hyponatremia predicted mortality in univariate analysis showed no impact in HIV-positive patients. …”

Stroke incidence in heart failure and atrial fibrillation: population cohort study by Jones, N, Smith, M, Lay-Flurrie, S, Yang, Y, Hobbs, R, Taylor, C

“…</p> <br> <p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> HF is an aetiological risk factor for stroke yet its prognostic significance is reduced by the high incidence of death. …”

Person-centred care for dementia patients (backend system) by Liang, Zhiheng

“…Dementia is a neurological disorder which impacts cognitive functions and affects millions worldwide. …”
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Using brain functional connectivity pattern to examine the effectiveness of a reading intervention for children with dyslexia. by Naidu, Shanthini Chandra Sekaran, Al-Naimi, Taha Mahmoud, Samah, Narina A., Sha'Ameri, Ahmad Zuri

“…Dyslexia is known to be neurological by nature and causes difficulty in acquiring the reading ability due to disruption in the visual and auditory circuit of the brain. …”

Molecular characterization of Tfap2A and Tfap2B in GABAergic neurons in the developing cerebellum by Chin, Priscilla Si Wai

“…Research has shown that cerebellar defects and damages are associated with neurological disorders such as autistic spectrum disorder (ASD). …”
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Inter-laboratory comparison of eleven quantitative or digital PCR assays for detection of proviral bovine leukemia virus in blood samples by Pluta, Aneta, Jaworski, Juan P., Droscha, Casey, VanderWeele, Sophie, Taxis, Tasia M., Valas, Stephen, Brnić, Dragan, Jungić, Andreja, Ruano, María J., Sánchez, Azucena, Murakami, Kenji, Nakamura, Kurumi, Puentes, Rodrigo, De Brun, MLaureana

“…Bovine leukemia virus (BLV) is the etiological agent of enzootic bovine leukosis and causes a persistent infection that can leave cattle with no symptoms. …”
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Mosquito as West Nile virus vector: global timeline of detection, characteristic, and biology by Natasha, Jafar Ali, Yasmin, Abd Rahaman, Kumar Sharma, Reuben Sunil, Nur-Fazila, Saulol Hamid, Nur-Mahiza, Md Isa, Arshad, Siti Suri, Mohammed, Hussni Omar, Kumar, Kiven, Keng Loong, Shih, Ahmad Khusaini, Mohd Kharip Shah

“…Most susceptible animals and humans may experience serious neurological illnesses such as encephalitis. Little is known about the susceptibility of mosquitoes to WNV infection. …”
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Immunoprofiling of drug-resistant epilepsy with a focus on glutamic acid decarboxylase 65 antibodies by McGinty, R

“…Laboratory techniques for detecting GAD65 autoantibodies are calibrated for the concentrations observed in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and it is unclear how well different assays perform at the higher levels of autoantibodies found in autoimmune neurological conditions. It is also unknown whether other immune factors, such as cytokines or lymphocyte subsets, are associated with DRE. …”

Peripheral Nervous System Modulation with Wireless Cellular Sized Freestanding Injectable Devices by Patel, Preet

“…By overcoming the limitations of current implantable devices, this groundbreaking approach has the potential to transform the way we diagnose and treat a wide range of neurological disorders.…”
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Mef2c regulates the morphology and synapse formation of cerebellar Purkinje cells by Poon, Dennis Jun Jie

“…Together, these result indicate that Mef2c plays crucial roles in the development and maintenance of cerebellar Purkinje cells and could serve as a potential target for therapeutic intervention for cerebellum linked neurological disorders.…”
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Viral determinants of enterovirus 71 neuroinvasive potential by Rachel

“…Over the years, it has been observed that affected individuals not only manifest the viral infection as HFMD but neurological complications are often associated with them. …”
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