MEG Reveals Specific Brain and Autonomic Changes in PTSD Affective Processing
Electrophysiological and heart rhythm markers identify altered affective processing in service members with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Stereotactic Radiosurgery Improves Tumor Control, Overall Outcomes for Older VS Patients
A retrospective study indicates stereotactic radiosurgery significantly reduces vestibular schwannoma progression and improves neurological outcomes.
Continuous EEG Enhances Detection of Post-Stroke Epilepsy Predictors
A retrospective study shows continuous EEG significantly improves identification of epileptiform activity and prediction of post-stroke epilepsy.
Cingulum Hippocampus White Matter Integrity Linked to Suicide Attempts in Bipolar Disorder
Reduced fractional anisotropy in the cingulum hippocampus, mediated by impulsivity, associates with suicide attempts in bipolar disorder.
Accelerometer Data Predicts Dementia Risk in Older Adults
Objective sleep-wake cycle metrics from wearables modestly enhance dementia risk prediction, comparable to APOE genotype.
Syrinx Shunt Outcomes Vary by Type: Revision Risk vs. Early Neurological Benefit
A retrospective study compares syringopleural, syringosubarachnoid, and syringoperitoneal shunts, detailing revision rates and neurological improvemen
Heparin Dosing, ACT Monitoring Not Linked to Improved Outcomes After LEB
A large study suggests routine activated clotting time monitoring during lower extremity bypass may not improve patient outcomes.
HFpEF Patients Exhibit Higher Respiratory Muscle Oxygen Cost During Submaximal Exercise
A study reveals that individuals with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction expend significantly more oxygen for breathing during exertion.
Pediatric Burn Length of Stay Lower Than Traditional Benchmarks
A multi-institutional analysis of 1,543 pediatric burn patients updates expected hospital stay per TBSA, identifying key influencing factors.
Diffuse White Matter Abnormalities Do Not Predict Long-Term Dementia Risk
A 10-year study finds that 'dirty-appearing' white matter lacks the prognostic weight of focal hyperintensities in older adults.
Lamotrigine-Topiramate Duotherapy Increases Congenital Malformation Risk Fourfold
A large registry study identifies a significant risk increase for specific antiseizure drug combinations used during the first trimester.
Frontal AVMs Alter fMRI Language Lateralization, Requiring Clinical Caution
A retrospective study indicates that arteriovenous malformations in the frontal lobe significantly affect fMRI-based language lateralization indices.