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View article: Post-stroke Depression, Functional Independence, and Cognition Among Patients With High Social Support in Georgia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Post-stroke Depression, Functional Independence, and Cognition Among Patients With High Social Support in Georgia: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
High perception of social support did not appear to "buffer" the association between post-stroke depression (PSD) and poor functional or cognitive outcomes, particularly within the sociocultural context of the country of Georgia. This cult…
View article: Need for awareness and surveillance of long-term post-COVID neurodegenerative disorders. A position paper from the neuroCOVID‐19 task force of the European Academy of Neurology
Need for awareness and surveillance of long-term post-COVID neurodegenerative disorders. A position paper from the neuroCOVID‐19 task force of the European Academy of Neurology Open
Background Neuropathological and clinical studies suggest that infection with SARS-CoV-2 may increase the long-term risk of neurodegeneration. Methods We provide a narrative overview of pathological and clinical observations justifying the…
View article: Common Patterns and Unique Threats in Antimicrobial Resistance as Demonstrated by Global Gonococcal Surveillance
Common Patterns and Unique Threats in Antimicrobial Resistance as Demonstrated by Global Gonococcal Surveillance Open
The rapid emergence of antimicrobial-resistant strains of Neisseria gonorrhoeae threatens treatment options and control efforts. The Uniformed Services University Gonococcal Reference Laboratory and Repository of the Global Emerging Infect…
View article: The European Academy of Neurology <scp>N</scp>euro<scp>COVID</scp>‐19 Task Force: A lesson for the future
The European Academy of Neurology <span>N</span>euro<span>COVID</span>‐19 Task Force: A lesson for the future Open
Background The COVID‐19 pandemic has made its mark on world history forever causing millions of deaths, and straining health systems, economies, and societies worldwide. The European Academy of Neurology (EAN) reacted promptly. A special N…
View article: The <scp>COVID</scp>‐19 pandemic and neurology: A survey on previous and continued restrictions for clinical practice, curricular training, and health economics
The <span>COVID</span>‐19 pandemic and neurology: A survey on previous and continued restrictions for clinical practice, curricular training, and health economics Open
Background and Purpose The COVID‐19 pandemic has significantly impacted health systems worldwide. Here, we assessed the pandemic's impact on clinical service, curricular training, and financial burden from a neurological viewpoint during t…
View article: Akaki Tsereteli about America
Akaki Tsereteli about America Open
Information about America reached Georgia in the 19th century. During this period, our writers and journalists wrote about the problems that American life causes. Of interest is an American icon presented with little material in journalism…
View article: Prevalence of stroke, associated risk factors and stroke related physical, mental, and economic burden in the Republic of Georgia
Prevalence of stroke, associated risk factors and stroke related physical, mental, and economic burden in the Republic of Georgia Open
Introduction: We investigated the prevalence, risk factors and physical, mental, and economic consequences of ischemic Janelidze and hemorrhagic stroke in the population of the Republic of Georgia. Materials and Methods: A population-based…
View article: What did we learn from the previous coronavirus epidemics and what can we do better: a neuroinfectiological point of view
What did we learn from the previous coronavirus epidemics and what can we do better: a neuroinfectiological point of view Open
We are learning gradually about the neurological manifestations during the ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, a respiratory disease related to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) [1]. As the clinical …
View article: A systematic review of neurological manifestations of SARS‐CoV‐2 infection: the devil is hidden in the details
A systematic review of neurological manifestations of SARS‐CoV‐2 infection: the devil is hidden in the details Open
Background and purpose We systematically reviewed available evidence for reports of neurological signs and symptoms in patients with COVID‐19 to identify cases with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS‐CoV)‐2 infection or im…
View article: Tularemia transmission to humans: a multifaceted surveillance approach
Tularemia transmission to humans: a multifaceted surveillance approach Open
Tularemia has sustained seroprevalence in Eurasia, with estimates as high as 15% in endemic regions. The purpose of this report is to characterise the current epidemiology of Francisella tularensis subspecies holarctica in Georgia. Three s…
View article: First description of a cefixime- and ciprofloxacin-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae isolate with mutations in key antimicrobial susceptibility–determining genes from the country of Georgia
First description of a cefixime- and ciprofloxacin-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae isolate with mutations in key antimicrobial susceptibility–determining genes from the country of Georgia Open
View article: P3.164 Antibiotic resistance and molecular typing of<i>neisseria gonorrhoeae</i>isolated from the three overseas sites through the global emerging infections surveillance and response system (GEIS)
P3.164 Antibiotic resistance and molecular typing of<i>neisseria gonorrhoeae</i>isolated from the three overseas sites through the global emerging infections surveillance and response system (GEIS) Open
Introduction Increasing antibiotic resistance in Neisseria gonorrhoeae (GC) threatens treatment and control measures for gonorrhoea and can affect military readiness. The Global Emerging Infectious Surveillance and Response System of the U…
View article: Epidemiological and Clinical Features of Brucellosis in the Country of Georgia
Epidemiological and Clinical Features of Brucellosis in the Country of Georgia Open
Consumption of unpasteurized milk products and undercooked meat were among the most common risk factors in brucellosis cases. We found poor agreement between ELISA tests and culture results. This report also serves as an initial indication…
View article: Diagnostic and treatment aspects of Lyme Neuroborreliosis
Diagnostic and treatment aspects of Lyme Neuroborreliosis Open
Lyme borreliosis is the most common tick-borne disease in Europe and North America. Nervous system involvement– neuroborreliosis - is the most common manifestation of the disseminated Lyme disease. In Georgia, there is no information …
View article: Expansion of brucellosis detection in the country of Georgia by screening household members of cases and neighboring community members
Expansion of brucellosis detection in the country of Georgia by screening household members of cases and neighboring community members Open
We found evidence of brucellosis infection among household family members of brucellosis index cases. B. melitensis was the most common species obtained. Findings of this active surveillance study highlight the importance of screening hous…