An Unusual Case of Contralateral Hypoglossal and Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Palsies Following Endotracheal Intubation.

We present an unusual case of a 62-year-old male presenting with contralateral hypoglossal and recurrent laryngeal nerve palsies following endotracheal intubation for emergency cardiac surgery. Postoperative, the patient was referred to Speech and Language Therapy due to concerns regarding the safety of his swallow. Oromotor assessment revealed left-sided tongue weakness and aphonia.

Prevalence and correlates of vitamin D deficiency in adults after traumatic brain injury.

Objectives: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of long-term disability with variable recovery. Preclinical studies suggest that vitamin D status influences the recovery after TBI. However, there is no published clinical data on links between vitamin D status and TBI outcomes.