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It's Getting Hot In Here: A Rare Case Of Heat Stroke In A Young Male., Oriana Ramirez, Yury Malyshev, Sonu Sahni
It's Getting Hot In Here: A Rare Case Of Heat Stroke In A Young Male., Oriana Ramirez, Yury Malyshev, Sonu Sahni
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (New York) Publications and Research
Heat stroke is a severe acute illness characterized by a core temperature greater than 40°C (104°F) and central nervous system manifestations, such as delirium, convulsions, or coma, resulting from exposure to environmental heat or strenuous physical activity. Early recognition and treatment including aggressive cooling and management of life-threatening systemic complications, such as cardiac arrest, rhabdomyolysis and acute renal failure, are essential to reduce morbidity and mortality. Herein we describe a case of heat stroke in a 23-year-old male who suffered cardiac arrest in which prompt initiation of cooling measures prevented permanent neurological sequelae, provided swift neurological recovery and resolution of …
Human Chronic Necrotizing Granulomatous Meningoencephalitis: A Novel Case Report, Alexus P. Taddonio, Eric J. Veloso, Kelly J. Baldwin
Human Chronic Necrotizing Granulomatous Meningoencephalitis: A Novel Case Report, Alexus P. Taddonio, Eric J. Veloso, Kelly J. Baldwin
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (Middletown) Publications and Research
Necrotizing and granulomatous meningoencephalitis are common central nervous system diseases known to affect canines. To date, necrotizing granulomatous meningoencephalitis has yet to be described in humans. Current studies of presumed pathogenesis and possible treatment options have only been described in canines. This is a case report of a 55-year-old female patient who was diagnosed with necrotizing granulomatous meningoencephalitis in the setting of new-onset neurological symptoms without any infectious or malignant source.