Plasma osmolality in acute spontanious intra-cerebral hemorrhage: Does it influence hematoma volume and clinical outcome?

Background: Neurological deterioration in acute spontaneous intra cerebral hemorrhage (ICH) may depend on hematoma volume, electrolyte imbalances, hydration status and other physiological parameters. Plasma osmolality is a marker of hydration. This study has examined the relationship of plasma osmolality with hematoma volume and clinical outcome.

Prediction of Clinical Outcome in Acute Hemorrhagic Stroke from a Single CT Scan on Admission.

Background: From a single CT scan in primary intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), clinical outcome can be assessed on admission by using the CT scan parameters.

Aims: The study aims to find out how hematoma volume, location of stroke, midline shift, intraventricular extension of bleed and ventricle compression influence the clinical outcome in patients with acute ICH.

Materials And Methods: Non-contrast CT scan was done on admission in hospital for every patient with acute hemorrhagic stroke and was analyzed accordingly.

Familial, environmental, and occupational risk factors in development of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Background: Definite etiology of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is still a matter of debate.

Aims: The study was designed to evaluate the role of environmental, occupational, and familial risk factors in development of ALS.

Materials And Methods: This was a case control study of 110 cases of definite ALS with 240 age and sex matched controls.

Hydatid cyst in rectus abdominis muscle in a child: An unusual occurrence.

Hydatid cysts usually involve the liver; extrahepatic localization is reported in 11% of all cases of abdominal hydatid disease. Cyst at unusual localization includes kidney, heart, spleen, pancreas and brain. Isolated involvement of muscle is also rare in children.

Role of familial, environmental and occupational factors in the development of Parkinson's disease.

Background: Despite intensive research during the past several decades, the cause of Parkinson's disease remains unknown. Infections, toxins, lifestyle and hereditary factors have all been supposed to play a role in the genesis of Parkinson's disease. The final mechanisms of neuronal injury and death are probably similar, where both genetic and environmental factors are important, and these two factors interact along the etiopathogenic pathway.