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Infectious diseases. Herpes simplex encephalitis ( HSE ), or simply herpes encephalitis, is encephalitis due to herpes simplex virus. It is estimated to affect at least 1 in 500,000 individuals per year, [ 1] and some studies suggest an incidence rate of 5.9 cases per 100,000 live births. [ 2]
Post-stroke depression (PSD) is a common and debilitating complication of stroke, affecting up to one-third of stroke survivors. The diagnosis of PSD is based on clinical evaluation and often requires the use of validated screening tools. One commonly used tool is the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), which is a self-report questionnaire that ...
The International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) was an adaptation created by the US National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) and used in assigning diagnostic and procedure codes associated with inpatient, outpatient, and physician office utilization in the United States. The ICD-9-CM is based on the ICD-9 but ...
The brain damage caused by a stroke can lead to serious problem such as: Cognitive issues ( memory lapses, difficulty solving problems) Difficulty swallowing and eating. Muscle weakness or ...
Postoperative cognitive dysfunction ( POCD) is a decline in cognitive function (especially in memory and executive functions) that may last from 1–12 months after surgery, or longer. [ 1] In some cases, this disorder may persist for several years after major surgery. [ 2] POCD is distinct from emergence delirium.
The primary goals of stroke management are to reduce brain injury and promote maximum patient recovery. Rapid detection and appropriate emergency medical care are essential for optimizing health outcomes. [ 1] When available, patients are admitted to an acute stroke unit for treatment. These units specialize in providing medical and surgical ...
The World Stroke Organization (WSO) is a non-profit medical association that works to raise awareness of prevention and treatment of stroke. The organization was founded in 2006 from the merging of two organizations previously in existence, the International Stroke Society (ISS) and the World Stroke Federation (WSF). [1] Its membership consists ...
ICD-10 is the 10th revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), a medical classification list by the World Health Organization (WHO). It contains codes for diseases, signs and symptoms, abnormal findings, complaints, social circumstances, and external causes of injury or diseases. [ 1] Work on ICD-10 began in 1983, [ 2 ...