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View article: Normative cerebellar tonsil position in healthy individuals: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Normative cerebellar tonsil position in healthy individuals: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background The cerebellar tonsils are critical anatomical landmarks in craniospinal imaging, yet normative data describing their position in healthy populations are sparse and inconsistent. Defining statistically grounded reference values …
View article: Lesión cerebral traumática en niños y adolescentes: Estudio observacional institucional
Lesión cerebral traumática en niños y adolescentes: Estudio observacional institucional Open
Introducción. La lesión cerebral traumática (LCT) es una condición neurológica compleja que resulta de una fuerza externa que inflige daño físico al cerebro, interrumpiendo la intrincada red de neuronas y estructuras cerebrales, lo que lle…
View article: Professor Dr. Mahmut Gazi Yaşargil (1925–Forever..)
Professor Dr. Mahmut Gazi Yaşargil (1925–Forever..) Open
View article: Injury Patterns in Patients With Traumatic Brain Injuries: Findings From a Traumatic Brain Injury Registry Initiative
Injury Patterns in Patients With Traumatic Brain Injuries: Findings From a Traumatic Brain Injury Registry Initiative Open
Objectives Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of morbidity, mortality, especially in India. Knowledge of the epidemiological profile of TBI can be useful in planning preventive and corrective measures to improve outcomes. Howe…
View article: Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) coordinates redox balance, carbon metabolism, and mitochondrial bioenergetics to suppress SARS-CoV-2 infection
Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) coordinates redox balance, carbon metabolism, and mitochondrial bioenergetics to suppress SARS-CoV-2 infection Open
Viruses modulate various aspects of host physiology, including carbon metabolism, redox balance, and mitochondrial bioenergetics to acquire the building blocks for replication and regulation of the immune response. Understanding how SARS-C…
View article: Neurogenic Stunned Myocardium Progressing to Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy with Milrinone
Neurogenic Stunned Myocardium Progressing to Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy with Milrinone Open
A 67-year-old female came with acute-onset headache and altered sensorium secondary to a ruptured right giant supraclinoid internal carotid artery aneurysm. Echocardiography revealed global wall motion abnormalities. She underwent aneurysm…
View article: Chiari Malformation – Miles to go Before we Sleep!!
Chiari Malformation – Miles to go Before we Sleep!! Open
View article: Pineal parenchymal tumor of intermediate differentiation: Case series and literature review: Is it time for a consensus?
Pineal parenchymal tumor of intermediate differentiation: Case series and literature review: Is it time for a consensus? Open
Background Pineal parenchymal tumor of intermediate differentiation (PPTID) is a rare tumor. This study aims to evaluate patient outcomes and propose a treatment algorithm based on existing literature and our case series. Methods This pros…
View article: Machine learning based radiomics approach for outcome prediction of meningioma – a systematic review
Machine learning based radiomics approach for outcome prediction of meningioma – a systematic review Open
Introduction Meningioma is the most common brain tumor in adults. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the preferred imaging modality for assessing tumor outcomes. Radiomics, an advanced imaging technique, assesses tumor heterogeneity and i…
View article: Neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio: A novel outcome prognosticator following traumatic brain injury: A retrospective analysis
Neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio: A novel outcome prognosticator following traumatic brain injury: A retrospective analysis Open
Objective: To assess the prognostic significance of Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR) upon presentation in predicting mortality rates and outcomes among patients who sustained moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) including po…
View article: God Complex
God Complex Open
View article: Hybrid nerve sheath tumor of the spinal canal and neurofibromatosis-2, where the twain shall meet—a case report and review of literature
Hybrid nerve sheath tumor of the spinal canal and neurofibromatosis-2, where the twain shall meet—a case report and review of literature Open
View article: A Cross-Sectional Study Comparing Patient Education Guides Created by ChatGPT and Google Gemini for Common Cardiovascular-Related Conditions
A Cross-Sectional Study Comparing Patient Education Guides Created by ChatGPT and Google Gemini for Common Cardiovascular-Related Conditions Open
Introduction Obesity, hypertension, and hypertriglyceridemia are key components of metabolic syndrome, a major contributor to cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), which remain a leading cause of global mortality. Patient education on these cond…
View article: A Dual-Stream Deep Learning Architecture With Adaptive Random Vector Functional Link for Multi-Center Ischemic Stroke Classification
A Dual-Stream Deep Learning Architecture With Adaptive Random Vector Functional Link for Multi-Center Ischemic Stroke Classification Open
One of the main causes of death and permanent disability is ischemic stroke, for which prompt and precise diagnosis is essential to successful treatment. This study introduces a novel dual-stream deep learning framework for ischemic stroke…
View article: Dual attention mechanisms with patch-level significance embedding for ischemic stroke classification in brain CT images
Dual attention mechanisms with patch-level significance embedding for ischemic stroke classification in brain CT images Open
Stroke is currently a major contributor to disability and mortality across the globe, with ischemic stroke being the most predominant subtype. Accurate and timely diagnosis is critical for effective treatment. This study introduces a novel…
View article: Hydrogen sulfide (H<sub>2</sub>S) coordinates redox balance, carbon metabolism, and mitochondrial bioenergetics to suppress SARS-CoV-2 infection
Hydrogen sulfide (H<sub>2</sub>S) coordinates redox balance, carbon metabolism, and mitochondrial bioenergetics to suppress SARS-CoV-2 infection Open
Viruses exploit host metabolism for replication and immune-regulation. Understanding how SARS-CoV-2 alters the host metabolism may lead to treatments for COVID-19. We report that a ubiquitous gaseous molecule, hydrogen sulfide (H 2 S), reg…
View article: Quality Assessment of MRI-Radiomics-Based Machine Learning Methods in Classification of Brain Tumors: Systematic Review
Quality Assessment of MRI-Radiomics-Based Machine Learning Methods in Classification of Brain Tumors: Systematic Review Open
Background: Brain tumors present a complex challenge in clinical oncology, where precise diagnosis and classification are pivotal for effective treatment planning. Radiomics, a burgeoning field in neuro-oncology, involves extracting and an…
View article: The use of cloud based machine learning to predict outcome in intracerebral haemorrhage without explicit programming expertise
The use of cloud based machine learning to predict outcome in intracerebral haemorrhage without explicit programming expertise Open
Machine Learning (ML) techniques require novel computer programming skills along with clinical domain knowledge to produce a useful model. We demonstrate the use of a cloud-based ML tool that does not require any programming expertise to d…
View article: Role of scheduled repeat CT scan in traumatic brain injuries: A prospective observational study
Role of scheduled repeat CT scan in traumatic brain injuries: A prospective observational study Open
Background: Scheduled CT scan is a routine practice at many centers after traumatic brain injury (TBI), but it has been questioned by few authors. The majority of the studies are reported in mild TBI; however, no specific data exist for th…
View article: Exploring the atlantic part of the vertebral artery in the South Indian population and its implications in spine surgery
Exploring the atlantic part of the vertebral artery in the South Indian population and its implications in spine surgery Open
Study Design: A descriptive, quantitative cross-sectional study of the atlantic part (V3) of the vertebral artery (VA).Purpose: This study aimed to bridge the research gap in the morphometry of the V3 segment of the VA in the South Indian …
View article: Brown Tumor of the Dorsal Spine With Hemorrhage Causing Acute Neurological Deterioration: A Rare Presentation of Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
Brown Tumor of the Dorsal Spine With Hemorrhage Causing Acute Neurological Deterioration: A Rare Presentation of Secondary Hyperparathyroidism Open
Brown tumor due to secondary hyperparathyroidism in chronic kidney disease is a well-established entity. Brown tumor of the spine with hemorrhage causing acute neurological deficit is a rare entity. A 35-year-old gentleman, with chronic ki…
View article: A case of neurofibromatosis type 1 with clival chordoma
A case of neurofibromatosis type 1 with clival chordoma Open
Neurofibromatosis type-1 is an autosomal dominant tumour syndrome with a high clinical susceptibility to malignancies, especially nervous system malignancies. Here, we reported a case of neurofibromatosis type-1 in a male in his 50s, who p…
View article: LMIC-14. MAPPING THE REFERRAL PATH - HURDLES IN PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOR DIAGNOSIS: A PERSPECTIVE FROM TERTIARY CANCER CARE CENTRE IN A LOW MIDDLE-INCOME COUNTRY
LMIC-14. MAPPING THE REFERRAL PATH - HURDLES IN PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOR DIAGNOSIS: A PERSPECTIVE FROM TERTIARY CANCER CARE CENTRE IN A LOW MIDDLE-INCOME COUNTRY Open
BACKGROUND Delayed referral remains leads to worse outcomes for children with cancer in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), especially for patients with brain tumors. Delay in treatment could be due to the ignorance from the families …
View article: Intrapleural Migration of Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt due to Negative Intrathoracic Pressure
Intrapleural Migration of Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt due to Negative Intrathoracic Pressure Open
Background Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt is still a mainstay of treatment in centers for infants with aqueductal stenosis which is the most common cause of congenital obstructive hydrocephalus. Shunt migration remains a common complicati…
View article: Bing–Neel syndrome: A rare complication of waldenstrom macroglobulinemia
Bing–Neel syndrome: A rare complication of waldenstrom macroglobulinemia Open
Central nervous system involvement is a rare complication of Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia (WM) accounting for 1–2% cases. This syndrome is called Bing–Neel syndrome (BNS) after the people who first described it in 1936. Although WM has a …
View article: Use of the Smith’s Spreader as a Self-Retaining Retractor in the Direct Approach to Clival Tumours – A Technical Note
Use of the Smith’s Spreader as a Self-Retaining Retractor in the Direct Approach to Clival Tumours – A Technical Note Open
View article: Medulloblastoma with Subcutaneous Spread: A Rare Entity
Medulloblastoma with Subcutaneous Spread: A Rare Entity Open
Medulloblastoma is the most common malignant pediatric brain tumor. Histological subclassification and adjuvant therapy have improved prognostication and outcome. Extraneural metastasis remains a poor prognostic factor and subcutaneous see…
View article: Clinical outcomes and prognostic factors of traumatic basal ganglia hematomas: A 4-year single-center study
Clinical outcomes and prognostic factors of traumatic basal ganglia hematomas: A 4-year single-center study Open
Background: Traumatic basal ganglia hematomas (TBGH) are rare entities. They are situated in the deep cerebral parenchyma and have also been termed as intermediate coup contusions. Available literature is sparse with regards to the charact…
View article: Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage in the Young: An Institutional Registry Analysis
Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage in the Young: An Institutional Registry Analysis Open
Background: Spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (SICH) accounts for about 10–15% of all strokes. Generally, it is a disease of the elderly; worldwide, the incidence of SICH in the young is showing an increasing trend, especially in India …
View article: Intracerebral Aneurysms in the Young: Institutional Series and Review of Literature
Intracerebral Aneurysms in the Young: Institutional Series and Review of Literature Open
A BSTRACT Introduction: Intracranial (IC) aneurysms in the paediatric population are uncommon. The natural history, clinical presentation and clinical outcome of children with IC aneurysms are different from their adult counterparts. We an…