Presse Med
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Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is the most common of the idiopathic interstitial pneumonias. It occurs more often in men than in women and in those older than 65 years than in younger people. It is strongly associated with smoking. ⋯ Disease exacerbations contribute to deterioration and to death. There is no effective treatment for this disease. Median survival is about 2-3 years after diagnosis.
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Generalized convulsive status epilepticus (GCSE) must be rapidly identified and managed according to pre-established protocols developed by the teams that treat such patients. Close collaboration between emergency specialists, critical-care specialists, electrophysiologists, and neurologists is essential. Overt GCSE, by far the most frequent, is generally easy to diagnose: it must nonetheless be distinguished from pseudo-status epilepticus. ⋯ Age, duration of GCSE symptoms, and the speed and quality of management also affect prognosis. Current guidelines are based only very partially on data and evidence. Defining GCSE at its different stages is an essential prerequisite for the treatment trials that are necessary.
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Editorial Review Comparative Study
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