Ischemic Strokes Threaten Patients With Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndrome Overview Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) and reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS) can lead to ischemic stroke and intracranial hemorrhage. This study aimed to evaluate the incidence of these outcomes. Methods included a PROSPERO-registered systematic review and meta-analysis (CRD42022355704), utilizing PubMed up to
Neurology
Wound Healing After A Meningioma Resection: Risky And Dangerous Clinical Findings
Wound Healing After A Meningioma Resection: Risky And Dangerous Clinical Findings Overview The study aimed to assess the risk factors impacting wound healing and infection subsequent to spinal meningioma resection surgery. A thorough analysis was conducted on the surgical incision healing of 137 patients who underwent such procedures at our institution between
Cardiac Troponins And Mortality Risk In Emergency Room Visits For Geriatric Falls
Cardiac Troponins And Mortality Risk In Emergency Room Visits For Geriatric Falls Overview The occurrence of emergency department (ED) visits following ground-level falls (GLF) is frequent, with potential links to myocardial infarction (MI), particularly in older adults who may experience unrecognized MIs. To explore this connection, we conducted a prospective, international, multicenter
Constructive Uses For Biomarker Testing In Dementia
Constructive Uses For Biomarker Testing In Dementia Overview The Investigating the Impact of Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnostics in British Columbia (IMPACT-AD BC) study aimed to evaluate the effects of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) biomarker testing on medical decision-making, personal decision-making, and health system economics. This observational, longitudinal cohort study enrolled 149
Carpal Tunnel: Nerve Assessment Using Ultrasound Technology
Carpal Tunnel: Nerve Assessment Using Ultrasound Technology Overview Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a prevalent nerve condition commonly diagnosed through symptoms and nerve tests. Recent advances in ultrasound technology, particularly Shear Wave Elastography (SWE), offer new possibilities for diagnosis. However, defining clear diagnostic criteria remains a challenge. This research aims
Hyperglycemia Reveals Mortality Risk In Hospitalized Stroke Victims
Hyperglycemia Reveals Mortality Risk In Hospitalized Stroke Victims Overview The study aimed to assess various indicators of stress-induced hyperglycemia in predicting in-hospital outcomes for patients with acute intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). Utilizing data from the Chinese Stroke Center Alliance database, which encompasses a large, nationwide cohort, the researchers examined stress-induced hyperglycemia through two
Endovascular Thrombectomy Outcomes In Stroke: The Truth About HT Or ICH Risk
Endovascular Thrombectomy Outcomes In Stroke: The Truth About HT Or ICH Risk Overview The study investigated the occurrence of hemorrhagic transformation (HT) and symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (sICH) following endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS). Through a retrospective analysis of 118 patients who underwent EVT for acute anterior circulation
Success Of Vagus Nerve Stimulation In Epileptic Encephalopathies
Success Of Vagus Nerve Stimulation In Epileptic Encephalopathies Developmental and epileptic encephalopathies (DEE) encompass epilepsies accompanied by developmental impairments, which may arise from underlying causes or epileptic activity, leading to cognitive and behavioral issues. Conditions like Dravet and Rett syndromes, linked to single gene defects, typically manifest in infancy or early
Nanosized Traditional Chinese Medicine Technology To Overcome The Blood-Brain Barrier
Nanosized Traditional Chinese Medicine Technology To Overcome The Blood-Brain Barrier Overview This review explores the intersection of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and nanotechnology, known as nano-TCM, as a promising avenue for overcoming the challenges posed by the blood-brain barrier (BBB) in treating central nervous system (CNS) diseases. While TCM has demonstrated efficacy
The Battle Against Cerumen Buildup: Factors Related To Impaction
The Battle Against Cerumen Buildup: Factors Related To Impaction Overview This study aimed to assess the prevalence of cerumen impaction in a nationally representative sample of the US population and its association with various sociodemographic factors, hearing loss, and tinnitus. Using data from NHANES (2005–2016), involving 14,230 individuals aged 12 years and above,
