Prognostic Significance of Central Skull Base Remodeling in Chiari II Malformation [PEDIATRIC NEUROIMAGING]
CONCLUSIONS:
Pediatric patients with Chiari II malformation who ultimately required surgical hydrocephalus treatment had greater outward convexity of the basiocciput but had greater posterior atlanto-occipital membrane outward convexity only if the repair was performed postnatally. Together these measurements may be useful in predicting the need for hydrocephalus treatment. (Source: American Journal of Neuroradiology)
Source: American Journal of Neuroradiology - April 8, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Freiling, J. T., Desai, N. K., Kralik, S. F., Whitehead, W. E., Huisman, T. A. G. M. Tags: PEDIATRIC NEUROIMAGING Source Type: research
The grasp reflex in patients with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus
ConclusionThis retrospective study identified grasp reflexes as a highly prevalent phenomenon in patients with iNPH. These reflexes can assist in evaluating the severity of various symptoms, including cognitive, gait, urinary, motor and emotional symptoms. (Source: Journal of Neurology)
Source: Journal of Neurology - April 8, 2024 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Flexible low-profile external ventricular drain catheter for real-time brain monitoring
Biosens Bioelectron. 2024 Apr 2;255:116267. doi: 10.1016/j.bios.2024.116267. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTExternal ventricular drainage is one of the most common neurosurgical procedures in the world for acute hydrocephalus, which must be performed carefully by a neurosurgeon. Although various neuromonitoring external ventricular drain (EVD) catheters have been utilized, they still suffer from rigidity and bulkiness to mitigate post-EVD placement trauma. Here, we introduce a flexible and low-profile smart EVD catheter using a class of technologies with sensitive electrical materials, seamless integration, and flexible mec...
Source: Biosensors and Bioelectronics - April 6, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Hoon Yi Hodam Kim Ka Ram Kim Ju Hyeon Kim Juhee Kim Hyunjae Lee Sanjeet S Grewal William D Freeman Woon-Hong Yeo Source Type: research
Flexible low-profile external ventricular drain catheter for real-time brain monitoring
Biosens Bioelectron. 2024 Apr 2;255:116267. doi: 10.1016/j.bios.2024.116267. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTExternal ventricular drainage is one of the most common neurosurgical procedures in the world for acute hydrocephalus, which must be performed carefully by a neurosurgeon. Although various neuromonitoring external ventricular drain (EVD) catheters have been utilized, they still suffer from rigidity and bulkiness to mitigate post-EVD placement trauma. Here, we introduce a flexible and low-profile smart EVD catheter using a class of technologies with sensitive electrical materials, seamless integration, and flexible mec...
Source: Biosensors and Bioelectronics - April 6, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Hoon Yi Hodam Kim Ka Ram Kim Ju Hyeon Kim Juhee Kim Hyunjae Lee Sanjeet S Grewal William D Freeman Woon-Hong Yeo Source Type: research
Venous Anatomy of the Central Nervous System
Comprehensive understanding of venous anatomy is a key factor in the approach to a multitude of conditions. Moreover, the venous system has become the center of attention as a new frontier for treatment of diseases such as idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), arteriovenous malformation (AVM), pulsatile tinnitus, hydrocephalus, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) venous fistulas. Its knowledge is ever more an essential requirement of the modern brain physician. In this article, the authors explore the descriptive and functional anatomy of the venous system of the CNS in 5 subsections: embryology, dural sinuses, cortical ve...
Source: Neurosurgery Clinics of North America - April 6, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Maksim Shapiro, Charlotte Chung, Vera Sharashidze, Erez Nossek, Peter Kim Nelson, Eytan Raz Source Type: research
The availability, access, challenges and advancements in neurosurgical care in Africa: a mini review
Ann Med Surg (Lond). 2024 Feb 15;86(4):2011-2015. doi: 10.1097/MS9.0000000000001805. eCollection 2024 Apr.ABSTRACTThe availability and accessibility of neurosurgical care across Africa remains limited despite recent advancements. Overall, Africa accounts for 15% of the global neurosurgical disease burden but has access to less than 1% of neurosurgeons globally. While the number of neurosurgeons has increased in recent decades, huge workforce shortages remain, with the region facing the second-largest neurosurgical deficit. Access to adequate facilities and equipment is also lacking. Barriers like poverty, conflicts, and di...
Source: Annals of Medicine - April 5, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Hassan Ahmed Muhammad Furqan Inibehe Ime Okon Malik Olatunde Oduoye Ugwu Onyedika Mitchell Usoro Akpan Florence Umutoni Soham Bandyopadhyay Aymar Akilimali Menelas Nkeshimana Source Type: research
Group B Streptococcus Brain Abscess in a Neonate with Bilateral Otorrhea
Conclusion Brain abscess can occur as a sequela of GBS meningitis in neonates, but they are rare. Otogenic infections require prompt evaluation and treatment as they can progress to serious central nervous infections in neonates. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract | open access Full text (Source: American Journal of Perinatology Reports)
Source: American Journal of Perinatology Reports - April 4, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Spencer, Emily E. Nostrand, Sarah Van Arya, Shreyas Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
