Association of Epileptiform Abnormality on Electroencephalography with Development of Epilepsy After Acute Brain Injury.

Background/objectives: Epileptiform abnormalities (EA) on continuous electroencephalography (cEEG) are associated with increased risk of acute seizures; however, data on their association with development of long-term epilepsy are limited. We aimed to investigate the association of EA in patients with acute brain injury (ABI): ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke, traumatic brain injury, encephalitis, or posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome, and subsequent development of epilepsy.

Methods: This was a retrospective, single-center study of patients with ABI who had at least 6 hours of cEEG during the index admission between 1/1/2017 and 12/31/2018 and at least 12 months of follow-up.

A review of the efficacy of a low-cost cancer screening test using cancer sniffing canines.

One of the most powerful tools in fighting cancer is early detection, as it has been strongly linked to greater chances of cancer survival. However, traditional cancer screening tests can cost hundreds if not thousands of dollars and are therefore not an affordable option for many marginalized populations. From a public health perspective, it is vital to research the use of inexpensive cancer detection so that low-resourced patients have greater access to affordable cancer screening.