Prevalence of the Usage of Smokeless Tobacco in Patients Presenting With Stroke in a Tertiary Care Hospital.

Background Stroke is one of the leading causes of disability, long-term morbidity, and mortality. The key modifiable risk factors for stroke are largely driven by demographic changes and various social adaptations. Smokeless tobacco consumption is high in developing countries with less awareness of its potential health risks.

Frequency of Autonomic Dysfunction in Patients of Guillain Barre Syndrome in a Tertiary Care Hospital.

Introduction Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is defined as a syndrome manifesting as an acute inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (AIDP) with coexistent weakness and absent or diminished reflexes clinically.Autonomic dysfunction (AD) or dysautonomia is a common finding in GBS. Autonomic dysfunction usually occurs in the acute phase of the illness but can also be seen in the recovery phase.