Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) glucose levels may be decreased in any central nervous system infection, although levels are typically normal in viral meningitis, low in bacterial meningitis, and may be normal or low in fungal meningitis. CSF glucose levels are normally about 60% of blood glucose levels.
- Vince Aletti, The Village Voice. The Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death is an exploration of a collection of eighteen miniature crime scene models that were built in the 1940's and 50's by a progressive criminologist Frances Glessner Lee (1878 â 1962).
Elopement is a term used to describe an incident where a person with dementia leaves a safe area. This typically involves him leaving the home or facility in which he lives. When someone who has dementia elopes, it results in much concern about her safety. Depending on the weather, environment and how long the person is outside, there's a risk of him becoming lost, injured or worse. For example, there have been cases of death caused by prolonged exposure to the cold weather.