Aging clinical and experimental research
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The impact of age on functional recovery after spinal cord injury/disease (SCI/D) is still unclear. Given this, we sought to examine the potential influence of patient's age on functional recovery following SCI/D. ⋯ Our results indicate that age is not associated with functional recovery after rehabilitation for SCI/D. Clinicians and allied health professionals should have a greater awareness of the potential of adult patients with SCI/D to achieve functional recovery regardless of age.
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Case Reports
Generalized tonic-clonic seizures in adult patients following intravenous administration of desmopressin.
Desmopressin is a synthetic replacement for vasopressin, which is used to reduce perioperative blood loss. However, seizure attacks were observed in patients after administration of desmopressin. ⋯ The patients' neurological conditions returned to baseline quickly and completely following discontinuation of desmopressin, control of the seizures, and fluid intake restriction. These cases illustrate the importance of periodic monitoring of electrolyte concentrations and fluid intake during use of desmopressin.
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Parathyroid hormone (PTH) exerts several actions beyond mineral metabolism and may affect body composition. The aim of our study was to assess the association between serum PTH and body fat compartment in hip fracture patients. ⋯ PTH serum levels were robustly associated with body fat compartment in men, but not in women following a fracture of the hip. A role of PTH in affecting body composition in hip fracture men is suggested. Its potential role in male prognostic disadvantage needs further investigation.