Group B in an Adult Woman with Type 2 Diabetes and Ethmoid Roof Defect. Impact on "frontal" Cognitive Functions.

Background: Community-acquired bacterial meningitis in adults represents one of the most severe infectious diseases worldwide with potentially life-threatening medical complications. Several infectious agents can cause acute meningitis. Although group B is more prevalent in newborns, infection can also lead to meningitis in older adults, particularly those with underlying health issues.

Extending Thrombolysis in Acute Ischemic Stroke to Primary Care: Early Experiences with a Network-Based Teleneurology Approach.

Background and Purpose-Systemic thrombolysis represents the main proven therapy for acute ischemic stroke, but safe treatment is reported only in well-established stroke units. To extend the use of tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) treatment in primary care hospitals on isolated areas through telemedic was the purpose of specific initiatives in southern Umbria, Italy. Methods-The stroke center of Foligno established a telestroke network to provide consultations for three local hospitals in southern Umbria.