Data from 235 Cases of Bell's Palsy during COVID-19 Pandemic: Were There Clusters of Facial Palsy?
Published in Neuroepidemiology
Epidemiology of Parkinson's Disease in Chile.
Published in Neuroepidemiology
Parkinson's disease (PD) is one of the most common neurodegenerative disorders. There is no epidemiological description of PD in Chile and not many descriptions in Latin America. This study aims to describe the incidence and prevalence of PD in Chile. The study group was the population on the public health system in Chile between 2010 and 2018 that...
Pediatric Acute Ischemic Stroke by Age-Group: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Published Studies and Hospitaliza...
Published in Neuroepidemiology
Background Although stroke is rare among the pediatric population, it is nevertheless associated with serious or life-threatening consequences. The etiologic factors of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) are likely to vary over the course of childhood development. The incidence rates of AIS, not previously systematically examined by pediatric age subgroup...
Reduction in Acute Stroke Admissions during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Data from a National Stroke Registry
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Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic overwhelmed health-care systems worldwide, and medical care for other acute diseases was negatively impacted. We aimed to investigate the effect of the COVID-19 outbreak on admission rates and in-hospital care for acute stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) in Israel, shortly after the start of the pandemic. ...
Characteristics Associated with Olfactory and Taste Disorders in COVID-19
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Introduction Olfactory and taste disorders (OTDs) have been reported in COVID-19 caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), the mechanisms of which remain unclear. We conducted a detailed analysis of OTDs as part of 2 seroepidemiological investigations of COVID-19 outbreaks. Methods Two retrospective cohort studies were...
Characteristics, Management, and Case-Fatality of Patients Hospitalized for Stroke with a Diagnosis of COVID-19 in Franc...
Published in Neuroepidemiology
Introduction: COVID-19 was found to be associated with an increased risk of stroke. This study aimed to compare characteristics, management, and outcomes of hospitalized stroke patients with or without a hospital diagnosis of COVID-19 at a nationwide scale. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study on all French hospitals covering the entire French...
Current and Future Projections of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis in the United States Using Administrative Claims Data
Published in Neuroepidemiology
Background: Various methodologies have been reported to assess the real-world epidemiology of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in the United States. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence, incidence, and geographical distribution of ALS using administrative claims data and to model future trends in ALS epidemiology. Methods: We per...
Cerebral Small-Vessel Disease in Individuals with a Family History of Coronary Heart Disease: The Atherosclerosis Risk i...
Published in Neuroepidemiology
Introduction: The degree to which a family history of coronary heart disease (FHCHD) is associated with silent cerebral small-vessel disease (cSVD) among healthy adults, independent of prevalent CHD and traditional risk factors, is unknown. Methods: The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) study is a community-based cohort study with self-rep...
Alcohol Consumption and Stroke Risk in Men: A Population-Based Cohort Study in Rural Tianjin, China
Published in Neuroepidemiology
Background: Although the protective effects of alcohol consumption against future cardiovascular disease have been published, the effects of alcohol on stroke risk remain controversial. Method: We assessed the effects of alcohol consumption on stroke risk in a poorly educated, low-income population in rural China. Between 1991 and 2018, a populatio...
Association between Circulating Protein C Levels and Incident Dementia: The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study
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Introduction: Hemostasis depends on the delicate balance between coagulants and anticoagulants. Higher levels of circulating coagulants have been associated with higher risk of cerebral infarctions and dementia. In contrast, higher levels of circulating protein C, an endogenous anticoagulant, have been associated with lower risk of cerebral infarct...
