Assessment Of Possible Causes Research Articles

Inflammatory based psychotic symptoms: when psychosis means encephalitis

AbstractSchizophrenia, as one of the most common disorders from the psychotic spectrum is most commonly detected in the phase of first psychosis and may pose a diagnostic challenge, as commonly comprise a heterogeneous group of schizophrenias, with distinct clinical presentations. If it detected in its prodromal phase without clearly developed psychotic symptoms, the diagnosis is even more unreliable, as the transition to full blown psychosis in the next two years happens in 15-40% of more, depending probably on a variety of cumulative environmental risk factors (including childhood trauma, the use of high-potency cannabis, urbanicity, season of birth). Moreover, the first episode psychosis may underlie for example the first manic episode, brief intermittent psychotic symptoms in persons with borderline personality disorders, acute reaction to trauma, the use of cannabis and psychostimulants and different organics causes, such as endocrinologic disorders and autoimmune encephalitis. Therefore, in everyday clinical practice, the diagnosis of first episode psychosis always requires an assessment of possible causes of psychosis, and also factors that may influence prognosis and treatment. Usual assessment include detailed anamnestic and heteroanamnestic data, physical examination, standard blood laboratory findings, drugs in urine/ blood, EEG and CT/MR scan. The absence of typical risk factors for schizophrenia, as well as the absence of premorbid symptoms and developmental course typical for schizophrenia, abrupt course of psychotic symptoms, symptoms such as disorientation, catatonia, speech disturbances, alteration of consciousness, neurologic signs, autonomic dysfunction and laboratory aberrations may be especially indicative for organic cause and possibly encephalitis and require further confirmation with the analysis of cerebrospinal liquor with antineuronal antibodies.Disclosure of InterestNone Declared

Evaluation of blood culture samples for contamination and assessment of possible causes

Blood is an enriched growth medium for the growth of microorganisms. Blood culture is the key test for diagnosis of bacteremia and fungemia in patients. A false positive blood culture (blood culture contaminants) is a challenge for both consultants and microbiologists as well. This study based on highlighting source of blood culture contamination and ways of prevention in laboratory and hospitals.

Re-analyzing the SARS-CoV-2 series using an extended integer-valued time series models: A situational assessment of the COVID-19 in Mauritius.

This paper proposes some high-ordered integer-valued auto-regressive time series process of order p (INAR(p)) with Zero-Inflated and Poisson-mixtures innovation distributions, wherein the predictor functions in these mentioned distributions allow for covariate specification, in particular, time-dependent covariates. The proposed time series structures are tested suitable to model the SARs-CoV-2 series in Mauritius which demonstrates excess zeros and hence significant over-dispersion with non-stationary trend. In addition, the INAR models allow the assessment of possible causes of COVID-19 in Mauritius. The results illustrate that the event of Vaccination and COVID-19 Stringency index are the most influential factors that can reduce the locally acquired COVID-19 cases and ultimately, the associated death cases. Moreover, the INAR(7) with Zero-inflated Negative Binomial innovations provides the best fitting and reliable Root Mean Square Errors, based on some short term forecasts. Undeniably, these information will hugely be useful to Mauritian authorities for implementation of comprehensive policies.

Pneumopathie à éosinophiles : une complication rare du divalproate de sodium

Eosinophilic pneumonias are characterized by an increase in lung eosinophils. These disorders can be induced by drug reactions. A 57-year-old woman suffering from bipolar disorder and treated by sodium divalproate for more than 2 years was hospitalised in the department of respiratory medicine for dyspnoea and cough. The investigations showed severe hypoxaemia, airflow limitation, multiple ground-glass opacities and crazy paving on the chest CT-scan and a blood eosinophilia. A significant alveolar eosinophilia was found in the broncho-alveolar lavage. A complete assessment of possible causes was made. Finally, we made the diagnosis of eosinophilic pneumonia secondary to sodium divalproate. The treatment was stopped and systemic corticosteroid therapy was not introduced. The patient showed an improvement of her dyspnoea in a few days. Lung function and the CT-scan were normal within a few months. Sodium divalproate, frequently used in the treatment of bipolar disorder, is a rare cause of eosinophilic lung disease, even years after its introduction. Rapid diagnosis and withdrawal of treatment led to complete resolution in the reported case.

Selective Electromagnetic Measurements of 4G Signals: Results of an Italian National Intercomparison

In June 2016, with the aim of ensuring a global improvement in the performance of the Italian System of the Environmental Agencies (SNPA) and its homogeneity on the national territory, an intercomparison circuit (IC) was planned and conducted concerning the measurements of electromagnetic fields associated with Long Term Evolution (LTE) mobile communications, which were very recently introduced at that time. The intercomparison circuit, designed and built according to the criteria of ISO 17043, was organized as part of a consolidated collaboration between the Institute for Environmental Protection and Research (ISPRA) and the Piedmont Regional Agency for Environmental Protection (Arpa Piemonte). The results obtained, preceded by a brief description of the entire process of organization and analysis, are the subject of this work. The IC covered in particular: the narrow band measurement procedures used in the field; the choice of decoding, measurement and extrapolation of the synthesis result; the response of the instrumentation, limited to the models in the field. The site chosen by the organizers, primarily characterized through measurements and theoretical evaluation of the field, is the roof of the Lingotto Building in Turin. A total of 27 groups participated in the circuit: 25 SNPA departments (including the organizers Arpa Piemonte and ISPRA) and 2 private labs. All participants provided the results. The outcome of the comparison was decidedly positive: only 2 participants, for whom a joint assessment of possible causes will also be illustrated (according to ISO 5725:2), achieved significantly different results.

Labor Conflicts in Russia: Current Trends

In the modern world, labor conflicts are an integral part of social and labor relations. Official statistics record only that part of the conflicts that has grown into strikes, given the number of workers who took part in it and the loss of working time. Scientific institutes and research centers dealing with this issue, considering the issue more broadly, collect more detailed data. The presented work analyzes various sources of information on labor conflicts in Russia over the past few years. As results, the main trends for the last three years are identified and an assessment of possible causes is given, the main regulatory measures are proposed taking into account the role of the state and trade unions.

Assessment of possible causes of obstetric bleeding in Uzbekistan's condition

Assessment of possible causes of obstetric bleeding in Uzbekistan's condition

Population decline of the Siberian Tit (Poecile cinctus) in southern Norway and an assessment of possible causes

The Siberian Tit (Poecile cinctus) is an old-growth forest specialist in the northern taiga. The Finnish population has declined dramatically due to logging. An isolated population occurs in southern Norway. This population was estimated at 1,000 pairs based on surveys in 1979–80, and the Siberian Tit constituted 9% of all individuals in the whole bird community and 64% of all tits in lichen-dominated pine forest. In 2011–12 we censused tit species (Paridae) along 292.5 kmline transects at 51 sites in southern Norway with potential occurrence of Siberian Tit. We found that the Siberian Tit constituted only about 1% of all tit territories or individuals. Recensuses of two sites which had Siberian Tits in 1979–80 showed no presence in 2011. The overall distribution range appears to have contracted over the past 30 years, and we suggest that current population size is only 50–150 pairs. We suggest three possible causes (climate change, competition with other tit species, forestry) forwhy the population of Siberian Tits in southern Norway has declined.A prospective assessment of available evidence indicated that 1) therewas no change in elevation of historical records spanning > 40 years, 2) Great Tits (Parus major) andWillow Tits (Poecile montanus)were now common in areas where they did not occur in 1979–80, 3) there was a large overlap in habitat selection of the Siberian Tit and three other tit species, 4) there was only a weak association of Siberian Tits with old-growth forest, and 5) previously occupied sites had generally not been affected by logging. Thus, we suggest that future studies of population decline of the Siberian Tit should focus in particular on competitive interactions with other tit species.

Sentinella: Smart Monitoring of Photovoltaic Systems at Panel Level

The monitoring of photovoltaic (PV) systems is important for the optimization of their efficiency. In this paper, a low-cost smart multisensor architecture equipped with voltage, current, irradiance, temperature, and inertial sensors, for the monitoring (at the panel level) of a PV system, is presented with the aim of detecting the causes of efficiency losses. The system is based on a Wireless Sensor Networks with sensing nodes installed on each PV panel. The acquired data are then transferred to a service center where dedicated paradigms continuously perform the assessment of electrical efficiency as well the estimation of correlated causes, at the single panel level. In this paper, the detection of critical faults (temporary and permanent shadowing, dirtying, and anomalous aging) is addressed. The methodology adopted to estimate efficiency losses and related causes is based on the comparison between the measured efficiency of each PV panel and the nominal one estimated in the real operating conditions. Moreover, the anomalous aging estimation is based on the five parameter model approach that exploits a dedicated minimization paradigm to analyze the mismatch between the nominal current–voltage model of the PV panel and the measured one. The main advantage of the proposed approach is the continuous monitoring of PV plants and the assessment of possible causes of power inefficiency at the PV panel level, allowing for the implementation of a really efficient distributed fault diagnosis system. The experimental results are presented along with the analysis of the uncertainty affecting the measurement system.

THINK DELIRIUM! AN AUDIT OF ASSESSMENT OF COGNITION DURING ADMISSION TO A SCOTTISH PALLIATIVE CARE UNIT

BackgroundDelirium is prevalent in the palliative care patient group. It is associated with high morbidity and mortality rates and causes distress for patients and carers. Delirium may be reversible. Assessment...

The Clinical Assessment of Children and Adolescents Having Difficulty with Academic Performance

When a child or adolescent presents with academic difficulty it is important to do a comprehensive assessment of possible causes. This assessment includes the individual, the family, the school, and the community, including the influence of cultural, bilingual, and environmental factors. A decision tree is presented as a way of conceptualizing such an evaluation. Each step in the assessment process is discussed in this article.