The effect of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09 virus infection on cytokine production and gene expression in BV2 microglial cells.

Acute influenza infection has been reported to be associated with neurological symptoms such as influenza-associated encephalopathy (IAE). Although the pathophysiology of this condition remain unclear, neuroinflammation and associated alterations in the central nervous system (CNS) are usually induced. Microglia (MGs), CNS-resident macrophages, are generally the first cells to be activated in response to brain infection or damage.

Preferences, barriers and facilitators for establishing comprehensive stroke units: a multidisciplinary survey.

Objectives: To determine the preferences of multidisciplinary stroke clinicians for models of inpatient stroke unit care and perceived barriers to establishing a comprehensive stroke unit (CSU) model (acute and rehabilitation care in the same ward).

Methods: Written questionnaires distributed and completed at multidisciplinary stroke unit case conferences in NSW, Australia.

Results: Twenty hospitals with 22 stroke units were surveyed, 13 acute stroke units, 7 rehabilitation stroke units, 2 CSUs.

Developing a self-reported tool on fall risk based on toileting responses on in-hospital falls.

The aim of this cohort study was to determine the predictive value of a 2-item self-reported questionnaire regarding in-hospital toileting behavior for predicting falls in older inpatients and to compare its performance with an existing state-based falls assessment scale. Between May 28, 2009 and January 30, 2010, we assessed aged care inpatients for risk of falls using the standard STRATIFY fall screening tool and the 2-item self-reported questionnaire developed for this study. The participants were then followed up, with the primary outcome being the occurrence of falls.

[Correlative factors analysis of recurrence of endometriosis after conservative surgery].

Objective: To determine the correlative factors with recurrence of endometriosis after conservative surgery.

Methods: A cohort study was performed on 285 patients who had a minimum of 36 months of follow-up after conservative surgery for endometriosis. All patients underwent clinical interview, physical examination and ultrasonography.