Seizure-induced reversible magnetic resonance imaging abnormalities: A retrospective cohort study.

Purpose: Seizure-induced reversible magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) abnormalities (SRMA) present challenges in seizure management. We sought to investigate the frequency, risk factors, evolution and prognostic value of SRMA.

Methods: A retrospective observational cohort study of consecutive seizure patients investigated with an MRI of the brain was conducted.

Atherogenic index of plasma is associated with epicardial adipose tissue volume assessed on coronary computed tomography angiography.

The atherogenic index of plasma (AIP) is a novel biomarker of atherogenic dyslipidaemia (AD), but its relationship with cardiac adipose tissue depots is unknown. We aimed to assess the association of AD with cardiac adipose tissue parameters on coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA). We studied 161 patients who underwent CCTA between 2008 and 2011 (age 59.

Risk of fracture amongst patients with Parkinson's disease and other forms of parkinsonism.

Introduction: Postural instability, a core feature of parkinsonism, leads to an increased risk of falls and fractures. However, the risk of fracture has not been assessed in an incident cohort of Parkinson's disease and atypical parkinsonism.

Objectives: We determined the absolute and relative fracture risk and predictive variables in a prospective incident cohort of parkinsonian patients and controls.