Biosensors for prostate cancer detection.

Prostate cancer (PC) is one of the most common tumors and a leading cause of mortality among men, resulting in ~375 000 deaths annually worldwide. Various analytical methods have been designed for quantitative and rapid detection of PC biomarkers. Electrochemical (EC), optical, and magnetic biosensors have been developed to detect tumor biomarkers in clinical and point-of-care (POC) settings.

The simple and fast swallowing function assessment in acute stroke patients.

Objective: The dysphagia associated pulmonary aspiration is one of the important reasons for mortality and morbidity in stroke. In this study, we evaluated the early swallowing functions of the acute ischemic stroke patients, and tried to choose the right way to start feeding with simple tests.

Methods: Seventy-three inpatients with acute stroke were included in this study.

Wernicke's Encephalopathy: Similar and Different Aspects of the Three Cases.

Wernicke encephalopathy is a neurological disorder, clasically characterized by altered consciousness, ophtalmoparesis, and ataxia results from tiamin deficiency. It is frequently associated with chronic alcohol abuse; however, many conditions which lead to thiamine deficiency such as gastric surgery, hyperemesis, parenteral nutrition, malnutrition may also be the cause. WE is a life-threatening condition that requires early diagnosis and rapid initiation of intravenous thiamin therapy.

Wernicke's Encephalopathy Accompanying Acute Axonal Polyneuropathy: A Case Report.

Wernicke encephalopathy (WE) is a neuropsychiatric syndrome caused by thiamine deficiency. In addition to the classical symptoms (oculomotor disorder, confusion, and ataxia), acute polyneuropathy is reported to accompany the clinical condition occasionally. In this case report, we intended to present and attract attention to this rare and significant clinical table which starts with application for WE clinical condition, and is accompanied by acute axonal polyneuropathy in the follow-up stage.