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Uncovering the rate and risk factors of intrathecal baclofen pump-associated complications in the adult population
Keywords: spasticity; intrathecal baclofen pump; complications; intrathecal therapy; catheter malfunction; pump malfunction Spasticity is a clinical symptom usually referred to as a hypertonic state, commonly associated with resistance to passive movement that increases with the increasing speed of the stimulus.1 Due to its significant impact on patient functional status and activities of daily living, medical management is frequently warranted.2 A range of oral medications are being used in...
The use of advanced neuroimaging modalities in the evaluation of low-grade glioma in adults: a literature review
Keywords: low-grade glioma; neuroimaging; grading; prognosis; preoperative assessment "Glioma" is a term representing a variety of cancerous growth patterns originating from the glial cells within the central nervous system.1 The official 2021 World Health Organization classification of gliomas is robust and firmly rooted in histological, immunohistochemical, and molecular properties of the tumor.2 A more simple and practical way to classify gliomas is by their grade, which reflects the...
Predictors of therapeutic response following thalamic neuromodulation for drug‐resistant pediatric epilepsy: A systematic review and individual patient data meta‐analysis
CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT None of the authors has any conflict of interest to disclose. We confirm that we have read the Journal's position on issues involved in ethical publication and affirm that this report is consistent with those guidelines. REFERENCES 1, , , , , , et al. Definition of drug resistant epilepsy: consensus proposal by the ad hoc task force of the ILAE commission on therapeutic strategies. Epilepsia. 2010; 51(6): 1069–1077.
Evaluation of spatial precision and accuracy of cone-beam CT using an in vitro phantom model
Correspondence Andre G. Machado: Neurological Institute, Cleveland, OH. machada@ccf.org. INCLUDE WHEN CITING Published online September 29, 2023; DOI: 10.3171/2023.7.JNS231057. Disclosures Dr. Baker reported stock options from Enspire DBS outside the submitted work. Dr. Machado reported distribution rights from Enspire Medical and personal fees from Abbott outside the submitted work.
Diversity and inclusion in neurosurgery
We read your Editorial on diversity and inclusion in clinical neurosciences and noted the absence of discussion on neurosurgery specifically. Neurosurgery in the UK is a small specialty, delivered in 34 tertiary centres and consistently ranked as one of the most competitive medical fields. In 2020, 220 eligible applicants compited for only 26 available posts.
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