Cerebrolysin for acute ischaemic stroke.

Background: Cerebrolysin is a mixture of low-molecular-weight peptides and amino acids derived from porcine brain, which has potential neuroprotective properties. It is widely used in the treatment of acute ischaemic stroke in Russia, Eastern Europe, China, and other Asian and post-Soviet countries. This is an update of a review first published in 2010 and last updated in 2020.

The epidemiology of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in Moscow (Russia).

: To estimate the incidence of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in Moscow by investigating multiple sources of cases. Incidence rates from previous Russian studies ranged from 0.3 to 0.

Business continuity planning: the hospital's insurance policy.

A comprehensive business continuity plan can prepare an organization for unforeseen circumstances that would otherwise totally disrupt the delivery of healthcare services. Properly planning for such an event can build confidence in the organization and safeguard the assets of the institution. In this article, the authors present a step-by-step plan for creating a business continuity plan.