Ct and mr imaging in young stroke patients

This study investigates the role of CT and MR imaging in the diagnosis and management of young stroke patients. CT scan findings of 108 patients and MR findings of 30 patients between 15-45 years of age were reviewed retrospectively. The variables included the territory of infarct on CT and MR imaging, the cortical distribution and size of infarct. About 80% of the patients had infarcts of the carotid territory and 20% the vertebro-basilar distribution. More than half of the infarcts were cortical [56%]. The yield of MR imaging was much higher for deeper structures such as basal ganglia, thalamus and brainstem. In half the cases, the infarct size was more than 3 cm. The ratio of carotid to vertebro-basilar infarcts was similar to that reported previously. A large proportion of the carotid territory infarcts were cortical. Deeper infarcts were better imaged with MR scan. There was a high proportion of large infarcts

Serum LH, FSH and estradiol levels in women using injectable contraceptive [Norigest] over long periods of time

Blood glucose, serum bilirubin, serum enzymes, i.e. SAP, SGPT and SGOT, sodium and potassium, LH, FSH and estradiol level were determined in 93 women [aged 25-45]. These subjects were grouped according to the time of receiving intragluteal injections [200 rug NETEN 8-weeks intervals]. The groups of women receiving injections for 19-24 months showed a significant decrease [P < 0.01] in LH, FSH and estradiol levels. The pregnancy rate was 2%. Levels of LH, FSH and estradiol were elevated in women receiving injections for 25-38 M months. The pregnancy rate was 3%. The values were not significantly different when compared with controls. A significant increase in serum bilirubin, SAP, SGPT, SGOT, sodium and potassium levels were recorded in all treated groups. The control and treated groups did not show any significant difference with respect to blood glucose levels