Wiener klinische Wochenschrift
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Wien. Klin. Wochenschr. · Jan 2024
ReviewThe three pillars in treating antibody-mediated encephalitis.
The rapid initiation of immunotherapy has a decisive impact on the course of the disease in patients with antibody-mediated encephalitis (AE). The importance of treating AE with antiseizure medication and antipsychotics is discussed controversially; however, standardized procedures should be ensured, especially for the initiation of treatment in severe disease. Recommendations and guidelines for further interventions in refractory courses are needed. In this review, we contrast the three mainstays of treatment options in patients with AE and attempt to highlight the importance of 1) antiseizure therapy, 2) antipsychotic therapy, and 3) immunotherapy/tumor resection from today's perspective.
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Wien. Klin. Wochenschr. · Jan 2024
Psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the fear avoidance components scale in patients with chronic pain related to musculoskeletal disorders.
The fear avoidance components scale (FACS) evaluates patients' cognitive, emotional and behavioral fear avoidance behavior. The aim of the study was to conduct the cross-cultural adaptation, reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the FACS. ⋯ The Turkish version of FACS is a valid and reliable questionnaire for patients with chronic pain related to musculoskeletal disorders. The FACS provides a further advantage over identical questionnaires by evaluating cognitive, behavioral and emotional fear avoidance components.
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Wien. Klin. Wochenschr. · Jan 2024
Subclinical atherosclerosis in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.
Multiple sclerosis is an inflammatory disorder of the central nervous system. Inflammation may create high susceptibility to subclinical atherosclerosis. The purpose of this study was to compare subclinical atherosclerosis and the role of inflammatory cytokines between the group of patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) and healthy controls matched for age and sex. ⋯ The findings of the present study suggest that when treated with DMD RRMS might not be an independent risk factor for early atherosclerosis presenting with arterial wall thickening; however, the results suggest a significant association of IL‑6 serum levels with CCA IMT only in the RRMS group.
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Wien. Klin. Wochenschr. · Jan 2024
Sex differences in vision and hearing impairments across age and European regions : Findings from SHARE.
Although sensory impairments are common conditions among older people, research often fails to consider the role of sex. We examined sex differences in vision impairment and hearing impairment across age and European regions. ⋯ Our findings demonstrate an overall consistent pattern of sex differences in sensory impairments across Europe showing an increasing female disadvantage in vision and a decreasing female advantage in hearing with advancing age.
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Wien. Klin. Wochenschr. · Jan 2024
Case ReportsNeuronal intranuclear inclusion disease with cortical involvement in left hemisphere: a case report.
Neuronal intranuclear inclusion disease (NIID) is a rare highly heterogeneous disease. In this paper, we present a case of NIID featured in cortical involvement in left hemisphere of brain and the imaging changes in the process of the disease. ⋯ Except for typical radiological change strongly suggesting NIID, it is also necessary to notice the insidious symptoms of NIID combining with some atypical imaging features to make an early diagnosis. Skin biopsies or genetic testing should be carried out early in patients with highly suspected NIID.