Gustavo Adolfo Vásquez-Tirado, Stefany M Nieto-Rivera, Claudia Vanessa Quispe-Castañeda, Edinson Dante Meregildo-Rodríguez, Leslie Jacqueline Liñán-Díaz, Wilson Marcial Guzmán-Aguilar
{"title":"Association between the levels of gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase and the risk of stroke: systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Gustavo Adolfo Vásquez-Tirado, Stefany M Nieto-Rivera, Claudia Vanessa Quispe-Castañeda, Edinson Dante Meregildo-Rodríguez, Leslie Jacqueline Liñán-Díaz, Wilson Marcial Guzmán-Aguilar","doi":"10.1055/s-0045-1809936","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0045-1809936","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Stroke is influenced by numerous factors, both modifiable and non-modifiable. Among these, gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) serves as a prognostic biomarker in cardiovascular diseases and, within this context, in neurological conditions like stroke.To determine whether an association exists between GGT and both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes.A systematic and comprehensive literature search was conducted across 5 databases, encompassing studies published from their inception to January 28, 2024, following a population, exposure, comparator, outcome, and study (PECOS) framework. Ten primary studies meeting the eligibility criteria were selected.Our findings, based on a meta-analysis of the ten studies, indicate an increased risk of ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes in patients with elevated GGT levels, after excluding outliers. The analysis demonstrated a significant association, with a relative risk of 1.42 (95%CI: 1.01-1.99; I<sup>2</sup> = 19%) for hemorrhagic stroke and 1.22 (95%CI: 1.10-1.36; I<sup>2</sup> = 49%) for ischemic stroke.Our study reveals an elevated risk of stroke in patients with high GGT levels, demonstrating a 42% higher likelihood of hemorrhagic stroke and a 22% increased risk of ischemic stroke.</p>","PeriodicalId":8694,"journal":{"name":"Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria","volume":"83 7","pages":"1-10"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12263292/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144641636","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Leizian de Souza Amorim, Paloma Peter Travassos Zaidan, Felipe Toscano Lins de Menezes, Enedina Maria Lobato de Oliveira
{"title":"Active tuberculosis and multiple sclerosis: the importance of screening before treatment.","authors":"Leizian de Souza Amorim, Paloma Peter Travassos Zaidan, Felipe Toscano Lins de Menezes, Enedina Maria Lobato de Oliveira","doi":"10.1055/s-0045-1810406","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0045-1810406","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Tuberculosis (TB), a chronic infection caused by the <i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i> complex, has an increased risk of reactivation in conditions that affect the immune system, such as MS, and its treatment with disease-modifying drugs (DMDs). The present is a retrospective study of 2,036 patients diagnosed with MS followed at the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery of Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, from February 1994 to September 2023. Of that total, 6 were included in this case series, taking different DMDs: fingolimod (n = 2), interferon beta 1a (n = 2), glatiramer acetate (n = 1) and cyclophosphamide (n = 1). In our study, two patients experienced worsening disability during tuberculosis treatment, while three others had increased disability after completing treatment. We reinforce the importance of screening all patients eligible for DMD treatment, especially the highly effective modern ones, and the importance of developing research-based guidelines for screening infectious diseases among patients with MS.</p>","PeriodicalId":8694,"journal":{"name":"Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria","volume":"83 7","pages":"1-6"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12321418/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144783365","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Bryan Silva Marques Cajado, Renata Lopes Francisco Andrade, Maria Angelina Carvalho Pereira, Marcelo Melo Aragão, Maria Teresa Terreri
{"title":"Headaches in juvenile systemic lupus erythematosus patients: a cross-sectional study.","authors":"Bryan Silva Marques Cajado, Renata Lopes Francisco Andrade, Maria Angelina Carvalho Pereira, Marcelo Melo Aragão, Maria Teresa Terreri","doi":"10.1055/s-0045-1810407","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0045-1810407","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Juvenile systemic lupus erythematosus (jSLE) often involves the central nervous system, with headache being the most common symptom.To describe the frequency, characteristics, and impact on quality of life of headaches in jSLE patients.We conducted a cross-sectional study with jSLE patients under the age of 19 years through chart reviews and questionnaires. The participants underwent clinical and neurological exams, assessments of disease activity and damage, and evaluations of headache characteristics. Quality-of-life impacts were measured using the Brazilian Portuguese version of the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL), and cognitive function was assessed with the Mini-Mental State Examination.Out of 34 patients enrolled, 17 presented with headaches (which were more prevalent in female subjects). The age of the patients at the time of the evaluation ranged from 8 to 18 years, and the mean age at headache onset was of 11.3 years. Most participants with headaches reported having episodic headaches (76.5%), no perimenstrual crises (73.3%), and a family history of migraines (88.2%). Additionally, most patients reported physical activity (35.3%) and stress (58.8%) as triggers. Patients with headaches had significantly lower PedsQL scores compared with those without headaches, both in health and activities (61.76 versus 73.71 respectively; <i>p</i> = 0.04) and feelings (42.65 versus 60.35 respectively; <i>p</i> = 0.049).Headaches were more prevalent in female jSLE patients, and the most subjects experienced migraines as the primary cause of headache. Patients with headaches presented lower scores on quality-of-life questionnaires. These findings highlight the need for a comprehensive approach to headache management in jSLE to enhance patient well-being.</p>","PeriodicalId":8694,"journal":{"name":"Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria","volume":"83 7","pages":"1-6"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12321420/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144783366","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The best of both worlds: deep brain stimulation or high-frequency focused ultrasound for tremor refractory syndromes.","authors":"Carina França, Rubens Gisbert Cury","doi":"10.1055/s-0045-1808084","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0045-1808084","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":8694,"journal":{"name":"Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria","volume":"83 7","pages":"1-3"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12213074/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144537948","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Patrick Emanuell Mesquita Sousa-Santos, Mario Fernando Prieto Peres
{"title":"Practical issues in the management of sleep, anxiety, and mood disorders in primary headaches.","authors":"Patrick Emanuell Mesquita Sousa-Santos, Mario Fernando Prieto Peres","doi":"10.1055/s-0045-1809881","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0045-1809881","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>There are many conditions associated with primary headaches, including mood (depression), anxiety, and sleep disorders, which are highly prevalent in the general population and in tertiary headache centers. We call this set of symptoms migraine, anxiety, mood, and sleep (MAMS). The presence of one or more of these symptoms can alter the clinical course and represent a practical challenge. In the present study, we aimed to describe a practical approach to treat these symptoms frequently associated with headaches. Diagnostic aspects and secondary causes were addressed as well as the shared mechanisms and cause and effect relationship. Finally, we commented on the therapeutic approach used to treat these symptoms.</p>","PeriodicalId":8694,"journal":{"name":"Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria","volume":"83 7","pages":"1-8"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12221693/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144551828","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Victor Rebelo Procaci, Thiago Yoshinaga Tonholo Silva, Raphael Pinheiro Camurugy da Hora, Orlando Graziani Povoas Barsottini, José Luiz Pedroso
{"title":"Clinical characterization, natural history, and neuroimaging of cerebellar ataxia after abdominal surgery.","authors":"Victor Rebelo Procaci, Thiago Yoshinaga Tonholo Silva, Raphael Pinheiro Camurugy da Hora, Orlando Graziani Povoas Barsottini, José Luiz Pedroso","doi":"10.1055/s-0045-1809934","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0045-1809934","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The rates of complications after major abdominal surgeries remain high, despite the advances in pre- and postoperative care and surgical techniques. In these cases, neurological disorders mainly include stroke and delirium, with a high increase of morbidity. Ataxia is rarely a consequence of abdominal procedures like, more often being related to long-term complications of bariatric surgery due to chronic vitamin deficiency.To describe seven cases of ataxia following major abdominal surgeries and propose a prophylactic approach.A retrospective case series in which medical records of patients from the Ataxia Unit of Universidade Federal de São Paulo were evaluated from January 2007 to August 2024. We identified seven patients who developed acute cerebellar ataxia after gastrointestinal surgery. Demographic, clinical, laboratory, neuroimaging, and treatment data were extracted. Descriptive statistics was used to summarize findings.There were two cases that evolved with neurological improvement, and five remained with severe cerebellar ataxia. Brain imaging showed cerebellar atrophy in three patients and signs of Wernicke encephalopathy in two.This case series describes an unusual form of acute ataxia with poor outcomes, possibly related to complications from major abdominal surgery. Early intervention and prophylactic supplementation with vitamins B1 and B12 in patients receiving TPN should be considered to avoid such severe neurological complications.</p>","PeriodicalId":8694,"journal":{"name":"Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria","volume":"83 7","pages":"1-6"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12263291/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144641637","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"40 years of CEPARM: transforming amyloidosis related to transthyretin from neglect to recognition.","authors":"Marcia Waddington Cruz, Marleide da Mota Gomes","doi":"10.1055/s-0045-1809401","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0045-1809401","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Variant transthyretin amyloidosis with polyneuropathy (ATTRv-PN) and cardiomyopathy (ATTRv-CM), formerly known as familial <i>amyloidotic polyneuropathy</i> (FAP), is a severe, progressive disorder caused by mutations in the <i>transthyretin</i> (<i>TTR</i>) gene. Historically, FAP was considered a neglected disease due to its rarity and the limited understanding of its pathophysiology, which led to minimal research funding and few therapeutic options. The present article explores the transformative role of Centro de Paramiloidose Antônio Rodrigues de Mello (CEPARM), established in 1984, in elevating the status of FAP through significant advancements in research and treatment. Although CEPARM was not the sole catalyst for this shift, its contributions in liver transplantation, the development of pharmacological therapies, and holistic patient care have substantially improved the recognition and management of FAP. The article also examines CEPARM's impact on patient care, the ongoing challenges, and ethical considerations within the field.</p>","PeriodicalId":8694,"journal":{"name":"Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria","volume":"83 7","pages":"1-5"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144336291","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
João Marcos Carvalho, Sheila Nunes Ferraz, José Abraão Neto, Saul Schnitman, Augusto M Carvalho, Edgar M Carvalho
{"title":"Magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of HTLV-1-associated myelopathy.","authors":"João Marcos Carvalho, Sheila Nunes Ferraz, José Abraão Neto, Saul Schnitman, Augusto M Carvalho, Edgar M Carvalho","doi":"10.1055/s-0045-1809935","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0045-1809935","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The main neurologic manifestation of definitive human T-lymphotropic virus 1 (HTLV-1)-associated myelopathy (HAM) is spastic paraparesis, but it only occurs in 5% of the patients. In contrast, about 40% of HTLV-1-infected subjects present symptoms of urologic dysfunction, including nocturia, urgency, and incontinence, which may progress to an inability to void urine. As these patients do not present motor dysfunction, they are classified as <i>probable HAM</i>. Atrophy of the thoracic spinal cord (SC) is the main abnormality found on magnetic resonance image (MRI) scans of patients with definitive HAM, but damage to the SC has not been reported in patients with probable HAM.To determine if, through an evaluation of the metrics of conventional MRI, we can detect a decrease in the area of the SC in patients with probable HAM.Infection by HTLV-1 was herein diagnosed by a Western blot, and the MRI scan was performed using a 1.5-T scanner. Atrophy was considered when the SC area was less than 25% of the intrathecal area.We observed a progressive reduction in all segments of the SC area among HTLV-1 carriers, patients with probable and definitive HAM. Significantly, 48.3% of patients with probable HAM presented atrophy of the lumbar area.Using MRI metrics, the present study shows the atrophy of lumbar segments of the SC area in patients who present urinary symptoms associated with HTLV-1 but without motor dysfunction.</p>","PeriodicalId":8694,"journal":{"name":"Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria","volume":"83 7","pages":"1-8"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12283221/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144688822","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Erratum.","authors":"","doi":"10.1055/s-0045-1809947","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0045-1809947","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":8694,"journal":{"name":"Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria","volume":"83 7","pages":"1"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12377931/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144940517","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Conventional MRI's diagnostic role in HTLV-1-associated myelopathy reframed.","authors":"Abelardo Q C Araújo","doi":"10.1055/s-0045-1811520","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0045-1811520","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":8694,"journal":{"name":"Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria","volume":"83 7","pages":"1-2"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12356657/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144858775","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}