Impact of Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio on Stroke Severity and Clinical Outcome in Anterior Circulation Large Vessel Occlusion Stroke.

The prognostic value of the neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) in ischemic stroke remains debated due to cohort variability and treatment heterogeneity across studies. This study evaluates the relationship between admission NLR, stroke severity and 90-day outcomes in patients with anterior circulation large vessel occlusion (LVO) undergoing early, successful revascularization. A retrospective multicenter study was conducted with 1082 patients treated with mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke.

Concurrent myasthenia gravis and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder: a rare intersection of autoimmune pathologies.

This case report describes a woman in her 50s with a rare coexistence of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) and myasthenia gravis (MG), highlighting the diagnostic challenges and therapeutic considerations. Initially diagnosed with acetylcholine receptor antibody-positive MG, she later developed progressive visual impairment, leading to a diagnosis of NMOSD. Rituximab treatment was effective in managing both conditions, demonstrating the benefits of targeted therapies in reducing complications related to polypharmacy.

Evaluation of Thiol Disulfide, Ischemia Modified Albumin, and Prolidase Parameters in Patients with Localized Scleroderma.

Introduction: Localized scleroderma is a rare inflammatory skin disease that causes sclerosis in the dermis and subcutaneous tissue. Oxidative stress may play a role in the etiology or be responsible for the chronicity or progression of the disease.

Objectives: We aimed to investigate the presence of oxidative stress in patients with localized scleroderma by examining thiol-disulfide balance, ischemia-modified albumin (IMA), and prolidase parameters.

Preoperative evaluation: Impact on early perioperative hemodynamic and respiratory complications.

Background: The impact of routine preoperative anesthesia evaluations on potential perioperative complications remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the effect of preoperative evaluation on early perioperative hemodynamic and respiratory complications.

Methods: This prospective observational study analyzed data from patients aged 18 to 80 who underwent elective surgery between October 15, 2023, and February 15, 2024.

A New Predisposing Factor for Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation: Tube Insertion Site.

Background:  The aim of this study is to compare the insertion sites of drainage tubes placed in the left thorax after elective coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgeries.

Materials And Methods:  Patients were divided into two groups based on the site of tube insertion into the left hemithorax: those with a tube inserted from the subxiphoid region and those with a tube inserted from the left intercostal region. Comparative analyses between these two groups and factor analyses contributing to the outcome were performed.