Neurological infections occur when infectious agents such as bacteria or viruses infect the structures of the nervous system such as the brain, spinal cord, or nerves. The most commonly known neurological infections include encephalitis and meningitis. In many cases, infectious agents gain access to ...
How does meningitis affect the brain? What is a CVA? What could cause it? What are the consequences of it? Explain what factors determine the parameters of stroke volume. How does ecotherapy affect both the mind and body? Explain. What is the cause (etiology) of hydrocephalus? Describe the...
Perioperative Glucose Control in the Gastric Bypass Population: How Well Do We Do, How Well Do We Think We Do, and is It Predictable Background: Bariatric patients are prone to insulin resistance and Postoperative Hyperglycemia (PH), which adversely affects postoperative care. Clinicians may underes...
Meningitis can also be caused by other types of bacteria although it is rare and mostly affects people suffering from medical conditions that are long-term. Other organisms like fungus,cancerorlupuscan also cause meningitis. Brain surgery or injury (especially to the face or skull) can result in...
Motion sicknessis the feeling you get when the motion you sense with your inner ear is different from the motion you visualize. It is a common condition that occurs in some people who travel by car, train, airplane, or boat. Many people suffer from this condition if they ride on a rolle...
Some infections of the brain and spinal cord (such as encephalitis or meningitis) can also cause swelling in the brain. Conditions that cause an excess of blood inside the brain or skull, such a skull fracture or a burst aneurysm, can also lead to swelling and further brain injury. A ...
and age. Several studies suggest that inflammation affects immune-mediated pathways, multimorbidity, and frailty by inhibiting growth factors, increasing catabolism, and by disrupting homeostatic signaling. Frailty is more common in the community-dwelling population as people get older, ranging from 7 to...
If blood carries plague to the cerebrospinal fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, the result can be plague meningitis. Plague can also infect the tissues of the throat, causing plague pharyngitis. Before the discovery of antibiotics, all of these forms of plague could be fatal. But...
When chickenpox is associated with bacteria-induced skin infection symptoms, including severe itching, pain, red skin and pus in the blisters. Seek help immediately if complications such as encephalitis or meningitis occur. Signs and symptoms include stiff neck, excessive sleepiness and lethargy. ...
Shingles may also be associated with complications that affect the ears, which can affect hearing or balance. Shingles may weaken muscles on the side of the face. Rarely, shingles may spread to the brain or spinal cord, which can lead to a stroke or meningitis. Shingles may also trigger an...