Neurosurgery
[Abstract Only] Study: Cervical Spine Injury Risk Factors in Children With Blunt Trauma
25 Aug, 2019 | 13:37h | UTCCervical Spine Injury Risk Factors in Children With Blunt Trauma – Pediatrics (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Screening for cervical spine risk factors could reduce CT scans by half – Nationwide Children’s Hospital (free)
Update on Best Practice of Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson’s Disease
25 Aug, 2019 | 13:36h | UTCRelated Reviews: Deep Brain Stimulation to Alleviate Freezing of Gait and Cognitive Dysfunction in Parkinson’s Disease: Update on Current Research and Future Perspectives – Frontiers in Neuroscience (free) AND DBS Programming: An Evolving Approach for Patients with Parkinson’s Disease – Parkinson’s Disease (free) AND The role of deep brain stimulation in Parkinson’s disease: an overview and update on new developments – Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment (free)
Evidence-Based Guidelines for Pediatric Myelomeningocele
25 Aug, 2019 | 13:34h | UTCCongress of Neurological Surgeons Systematic Review and Evidence-Based Guidelines for Pediatric Myelomeningocele (free articles)
– Whether Prenatal or Postnatal Closure Affects Future Ambulatory Status
– Closure of Myelomeningocele Within 48 Hours to Decrease Infection Risk
– Whether Persistent Ventriculomegaly Adversely Impacts Neurocognitive Development
Venous Thromboprophylaxis in Spine Surgery
25 Aug, 2019 | 13:27h | UTCVenous Thromboprophylaxis in Spine Surgery – Global Spine Journal (free)
Complete Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury: Current Insights Regarding Timing of Surgery and Level of Injury
25 Aug, 2019 | 13:26h | UTC
New Guidelines on the Spinal Stabilization of Adult Trauma Patients
20 Aug, 2019 | 08:55h | UTCRelated: The Norwegian guidelines for the prehospital management of adult trauma patients with potential spinal injury (free) AND Cervical spine collar clearance in the obtunded adult blunt trauma patient: A systematic review and practice management guideline from the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (free) AND Prehospital Cervical Spinal Immobilization After Trauma – Neurosurgery (free) AND Pre-Hospital Care Management of a Potential Spinal Cord Injured Patient: A Systematic Review of the Literature and Evidence-Based Guidelines – Journal of Neurotrauma (free) AND Wilderness Medical Society Practice Guidelines for Spine Immobilization in the Austere Environment (free)
The Entire Human Brain in ‘Unprecedented’ Detail, Thanks to Powerful MRI
14 Aug, 2019 | 08:26h | UTCThe entire human brain in ‘unprecedented’ detail, thanks to powerful MRI – STAT (free)
Cohort Study and Meta-Analysis: Long-term Antithrombotic Therapy and Risk of Intracranial Hemorrhage from Cerebral Cavernous Malformations
11 Aug, 2019 | 21:39h | UTCInvited Commentary: Antithrombotics and bleeding risk: paradoxical findings (free)
Related Commentary on Twitter
https://twitter.com/BleedingStroke/status/1159372784377782272
[Abstract Only] Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: Large Observational Study Suggests Early Endovascular Treatment May Reduce the Risk of Delayed Cerebral Ischemia and Poor Functional Outcomes
27 Jul, 2019 | 15:01h | UTCEndovascular treatment of cerebral vasospasm after subarachnoid hemorrhage – Neurology (link to abstract – $ for full-text) (via Besen BA)
Meta-analysis: Diagnosis of Elevated Intracranial Pressure in Critically Ill Adults
26 Jul, 2019 | 01:08h | UTCCommentary: Review examines methods for diagnosis of elevated ICP in critically ill – MedicalXpress (free)
Related Guidelines: Management of severe traumatic brain injury (first 24 hours) – Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine (free) AND Consensus statement from the International Consensus Meeting on the Role of Decompressive Craniectomy in the Management of Traumatic Brain Injury – Acta Neurochirurgica (free)
Related Reviews: Emergency Neurological Life Support: Intracranial Hypertension and Herniation – Neurocritical Care (free) AND Acute Management of Traumatic Brain Injury – Surgical Clinics of North America (free)
Related Commentary on Twitter
A question we often ask in the ED/ICU: Does this patient have increased ICP?
Our @bmj_latest study found that traditional physical exam and CT signs had poor accuracy for elevated ICP. If suspected, consider treatment & transfer for invasive monitoring.https://t.co/1Eb8PtYLFJ pic.twitter.com/bQFIgWnuur
— Shannon Fernando (@shanfernands) July 25, 2019
Editorial: How I Manage Intracranial Hypertension
14 Jul, 2019 | 19:01h | UTCHow I manage intracranial hypertension – Critical Care (free)
Related Commentary on Twitter
https://twitter.com/Crit_Care/status/1148602481028583424
Consensus statement on the Role of Decompressive Craniectomy in the Management of Traumatic Brain Injury
10 Jul, 2019 | 10:09h | UTC
[Abstract Only] Study: Very Low LDL Linked to Increased Risk of Intracerebral Hemorrhage
9 Jul, 2019 | 10:08h | UTCLow-density lipoprotein cholesterol and risk of intracerebral hemorrhage: A prospective study – Neurology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Cholesterol that is too low may boost risk for hemorrhagic stroke – Penn State (free) AND Low cholesterol may increase risk for haemorrhagic stroke – OnMedica (free) AND Very low levels of ‘bad’ cholesterol may raise stroke risk – Medical News Today (free)
[Abstract Only] Study: Exposure to Antidepressant Medication and the Risk of Incident Dementia
8 Jul, 2019 | 09:53h | UTCExposure to Antidepressant Medication and the Risk of Incident Dementia – The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Antidepressants in old age may increase risk of dementia, Israeli study finds – The Times of Israel (free) AND Antidepressant use in older age is linked to increased dementia risk – Univadis (free registration required)
[Abstract Only] Study: Nerve Transfer Surgery Restores Hand Function and Elbow Extension in Patients with Complete Paralysis
5 Jul, 2019 | 02:53h | UTCExpanding traditional tendon-based techniques with nerve transfers for the restoration of upper limb function in tetraplegia: a prospective case series – The Lancet (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Nerve transfer surgery restores hand function and elbow extension in 13 young adults with complete paralysis – The Lancet (free) AND Expert reaction to study on successful nerve transfer surgery in paralysis patients – Science Media Centre (free)
Related Study: Recovery of Walking after Complete Spinal Cord Injury (free)
Study: Association of Coworker Reports About Unprofessional Behavior by Surgeons With Surgical Complications in Their Patients
21 Jun, 2019 | 08:50h | UTCAssociation of Coworker Reports About Unprofessional Behavior by Surgeons With Surgical Complications in Their Patients – JAMA Surgery (free for a limited period)
Commentaries: When Surgeons Are Abrasive To Co-Workers, Patients’ Health May Suffer – NPR (free) AND Unprofessional Behavior by Surgeons Linked to Surgical Complications in Their Patients – MedicalResearch.com (free) AND After surgery, how patients fare may depend on how their doctor behaves, study says – CNN (free)
Recent Advances in Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage
17 Jun, 2019 | 05:40h | UTCRecent advances in spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage – F1000Research (free)
[Abstract Only] Risks of 23 Specific Malformations Associated with Prenatal Exposure to 10 Antiepileptic Drugs
14 Jun, 2019 | 02:33h | UTCRisks of 23 specific malformations associated with prenatal exposure to 10 antiepileptic drugs – Neurology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Epilepsy drugs linked to higher risk of birth defects, study says – CNN (free) AND Study Confirms Teratogenicity of Valproic Acid, Topiramate – MPR (free)
Related: Guideline: Valproate Use in Women and Girls Of Childbearing Years (free) AND Research: Topiramate Use Early in Pregnancy and the Risk of Oral Clefts (free)
ASCO/SNO Joint Endorsement Summary: Anticonvulsant Prophylaxis and Steroid Use in Adults With Metastatic Brain Tumors
30 May, 2019 | 08:30h | UTCOriginal Guideline: Anticonvulsant Prophylaxis and Steroid Use in Adults With Metastatic Brain Tumors: ASCO and SNO Endorsement of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons Guidelines – Journal of Clinical Oncology (free)
Consensus Statement: Role of Decompressive Craniectomy in the Management of Traumatic Brain Injury
30 May, 2019 | 08:27h | UTC
Discogenic Back Pain: Literature Review of Definition, Diagnosis, and Treatment
28 May, 2019 | 10:29h | UTCDiscogenic Back Pain: Literature Review of Definition, Diagnosis, and Treatment – JBMR Plus (free)
Management of Acute Traumatic Central Cord Syndrome
26 May, 2019 | 12:48h | UTCManagement of Acute Traumatic Central Cord Syndrome: A Narrative Review – Global Spine Journal (free)
Systematic Review: Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson Disease
16 May, 2019 | 05:40h | UTCDeep brain stimulation in parkinson disease – Revista da Associação Brasileira de Medicina (free)
Guideline: Transition Planning for the Senior Surgeon
16 May, 2019 | 05:22h | UTCTransition Planning for the Senior Surgeon: Guidance and Recommendations From the Society of Surgical Chairs – JAMA Surgery (free for a limited period)
Invited Commentary: Planning for Retiring From Operating (free for a limited period)
Author Interview: Transition Planning for the Senior Surgeon (free audio)
Neuroanesthesiology Update
11 May, 2019 | 15:51h | UTCNeuroanesthesiology Update – Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology (free)
Source: Critical Care Reviews Newsletter