Publications by authors named "S L Sivak"

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  • * While most patients recover fully, some may experience lasting secondary complications categorized as organic, cognitive, or functional, which can impact their quality of life significantly.
  • * Effective management of vestibular neuropathy requires a collaborative effort among various healthcare professionals, including neurologists, physiotherapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists.
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Motivation: The association between weather conditions and stroke incidence has been a subject of interest for several years, yet the findings from various studies remain inconsistent. Additionally, predictive modelling in this context has been infrequent. This study explores the relationship of extremely high ischaemic stroke incidence and meteorological factors within the Slovak population.

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Authors are commenting on the evolving geographical incidence trends observed with the genetic form of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease and discussing the diverse array of factors contributing to the heightened incidence rates observed in specific geographical regions.

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: Basilar artery occlusion (BAO) is a serious disease with a poor prognosis if left untreated. Endovascular therapy (EVT) is the most effective treatment that is able to reduce mortality and disability. Treatment results are influenced by a wide range of factors that have not been clearly identified.

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Unlabelled: MELAS - an acronym for mitochondrial encephalomyopathy, lactic acidosis and stroke-like episodes - is a multiorgan disease caused by a mutation in mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA). Its clinical manifestations are highly variable; mainly stroke-like episodes, seizures, recurrent headaches, or muscle weakness. However, gastrointestinal complications such as chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction (IPO), pancreatitis, gastroparesis and hepatopathy are also common.

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