Case 8: Absentminded and "Walking Like a Drunk" - Medscape
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Surgery in CJD Patients a Potential Risk Factor for Transmission
2022年3月24日 · About 1 in 6 patients with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) undergo surgery, raising the risk of iatrogenic transmission of this rare but universally fatal prion disease.
New Tests May Provide Early Diagnosis of CJD - Medscape
2014年8月7日 · The RT-QuIC assays seeded with nasal brushings had positive results in 30 of 31 patients with sporadic CJD and had negative results in the 43 patients without CJD, for a sensitivity of 97% (95% CI ...
MRI Findings Are Often Missed in Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
Results: In sCJD we found CJD-associated MRI changes in 83 of 91 cases (91% sensitivity). However, the referring centres documented CJD-associated MRI changes in 43 of the sCJD cases (47% ...
Why Are Prion Diseases on the Rise? - Medscape
2023年12月11日 · Far more common than humans contracting mad cow disease is the condition known as sporadic CJD, responsible for 85% of all cases of prion-induced brain disease. The cause of sporadic CJD is unknown.
New Creutzfeldt-Jakob Diagnostic Test '100%' Accurate - Medscape
2017年1月6日 · A new test algorithm for diagnosing Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) — combining testing samples of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and nasal swabbing — has "virtually 100%" specificity and ...
AI-Powered Interface Lets Man Control Robotic Arm by Thought
2025年3月14日 · A new brain-computer interface (BCI) powered by artificial intelligence (AI) allowed a paralyzed man, who could not speak or move, to control a robotic arm to grasp and move objects simply by ...
Dapagliflozin Safe and Effective in CKD Stages 4 and 5 - Medscape
2024年10月27日 · Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Kidney Disease and Pregnancy; Chronic Kidney Disease in Children; Fast Five Quiz: Chronic Kidney Disease Differential Diagnosis
The Best Tools for Early Childhood Developmental Concerns
2024年10月10日 · In a new analysis, 67 instruments were recommended out of almost 250 for screening, assessment, and diagnosis, with a focus on easy-to-use, culturally appropriate tools, experts noted.
Intermittent Fasting Linked to Higher CVD Death Risk - Medscape
2024年3月19日 · A new study shows restricting eating to less than 8 hours per day was associated with increased risk of dying from heart disease, but experts urge caution in drawing firm conclusions.