Publications by authors named "Maximilian Bichler"
Introduction Early medical complications following acute ischemic stroke (AIS) are common and might increase post-stroke morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to evaluate trends in the prevalence of early medical complications over almost two decades and their impact on three-month functional outcome and mortality. Methods A total of 181,704 AIS patients from the Austrian Stroke Unit Registry (2006-2024) were analyzed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Dysphagia and pneumonia are common complications in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS), contributing to increased morbidity and mortality. This study evaluated the impact of pneumonia and dysphagia management strategies (including dysphagia screening, speech therapy, and nasogastric tube use) on patients with AIS outcomes.
Methods: This nationwide, multicenter study included 181,704 patients with AIS from the Austrian Stroke Unit Registry (2006-2024).
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- Many multiple sclerosis (MS) patients on disease-modifying therapies (DMT) are at higher risk for infections and show weaker responses to vaccinations, making it crucial to check their immunization status before starting DMT.
- A study of 424 MS patients found that while most were vaccinated against common diseases like tetanus and diphtheria, many were under-vaccinated for other illnesses like influenza and pneumonia.
- Younger age, relapsing disease course, and higher education levels were linked to better vaccination rates, while misinformation about vaccines contributed to lower rates, indicating a need for increased educational efforts to improve compliance.