Monthly Archives: May 2015

Acute Flaccid Myelitis and Enterovirus D68

Posted on May 14, 2015 by

Background Enteroviruses, which may cause gastroenteritis or upper respiratory tract infections, are well-known to have neurotropism – a predilection in a proportion of individuals to spread to certain types of neurones, thereby resulting in characteristic neurological syndromes that occur after … Continue reading →

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Journal Club Review: “Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy with and without Haemorrhage

Posted on May 12, 2015 by

Background Sporadic cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA) is the most common cause of lobar intracranial haemorrhage, which in itself accounts for about 5-10% of all strokes. Amyloid deposition in small arteries of the cerebrum leads to friability and haemorrhage. There are also … Continue reading →

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