Publications by authors named "E Trinka"
Introduction: Epidemiological data on disorders of consciousness (DoC) is rare and very heterogeneous due to difficulties in case ascertainment and differences in health care pathways between countries. This study reports data on mortality and survival time for DoC patients in Salzburg, Austria.
Methods: All patients with DoC were registered in the health care region of Salzburg North, Austria between 2007 and 2022 and their death data retrieved from the Statistik Austria.
General anesthesia (GA) earlier than recommended (as first- or second-line treatment) was recently described to improve status epilepticus (SE) outcome. We aimed to assess the impact of early GA on outcome in matched groups. Data from a multicenter, prospective cohort of 1179 SE episodes in 1049 adults were retrospectively analyzed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFStress and the City: Mental Health in Urbanized vs. Rural Areas in Salzburg, Austria.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
October 2024
Background: Living in the city is associated with a higher risk of suffering from stress, anxiety, and depression. Due to an increase of migration to the city, the association between mental health and city life is highly relevant to society.
Methods: We analyzed data of 9573 participants (Ø 55.
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- - A 20-year-old man with drug-resistant epilepsy developed multiple intracerebral hemorrhages after receiving stereo-EEG electrodes and experiencing a lumbar spinal tap, with a history of heavy use of nicotine pouches.
- - Genetic testing revealed a mutation in the COL4A2 gene, which is linked to collagen production and has previously been associated with hemorrhage risks, raising concerns about its role in the patient's complication.
- - The study suggests that the combination of the COL4A2 mutation and high nicotine use could significantly increase the likelihood of bleeding during neurosurgical procedures, calling for more research into this connection.
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- The 2023 American Epilepsy Society Annual Course focused on the importance of timing in evaluating and treating epilepsy, especially for vulnerable populations and those facing health disparities.
- The course covered a wide range of topics, including gaps in epilepsy care, behavioral health optimization, seizure forecasting, and treatment timing for various seizure types and conditions.
- Key discussions included the role of neuromodulation versus surgery, strategies for autoimmune-associated epilepsy, dietary therapy, and leveraging new biomarkers in collaboration with neuropsychological outcomes.