Monocyte locomotion inhibitory factor produced by E. histolytica improves motor recovery and develops neuroprotection after traumatic injury to the spinal cord.

Monocyte locomotion inhibitory factor (MLIF) is a pentapeptide produced by Entamoeba histolytica that has a potent anti-inflammatory effect. Either MLIF or phosphate buffered saline (PBS) was administered directly onto the spinal cord (SC) immediately after injury. Motor recovery was evaluated.

[Carotid injuries. Apropos of 5 cases].

The authors use a series of 5 treated carotid wounds to identify the characteristics of these lesions and their management. The gravity of carotid wounds is due to the risk of hemorrhage as well as that of respiratory distress and secondary neurological deficit. Controversy persists regarding the legitimacy of revascularisation procedures in the presence of neurological lesions and, according to the majority of authors, such an approach is recommended unless the patient is in coma.