CSF Outflow Resistance and Callosal Angle Predict iNPH Shunt Outcomes
Elevated fluid resistance and preserved preoperative cognition correlate with sustained functional gains after ventriculoperitoneal shunting.
Peritruncal Blood Volume Predicts Shunt Dependency and Functional Recovery in aSAH
Infratentorial hematoma volume shows stronger associations with long-term outcomes than traditional Fisher scales in subarachnoid hemorrhage.
Automated CT Analysis Predicts 90-Day Mortality in Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
A deep learning model using only admission imaging matches the accuracy of clinical scoring systems for predicting patient outcomes.
Permanent Shunts Reduce 3-Month Mortality in Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Shunting improves survival by 60 percent but correlates with early morbidity and incontinence before functional recovery at one year.
Adjunctive Alteplase Fails to Improve Outcomes in Basilar Artery Occlusion
A randomized trial finds that intra-arterial thrombolysis after successful recanalization is safe but does not increase functional independence.
One in Three ICH Patients on Antithrombotics Lack Clinical Indication
A retrospective study finds 30.4% of patients with intracranial hemorrhage were taking unindicated anticoagulants or antiplatelets.
Gamma Knife Controls Craniopharyngioma but Symptom-Driven Interventions Remain Common
A 108-month study shows 89% 10-year survival, though 28% of patients require further intervention despite radiographic stability.
Anatomical Subtype and Nidus Embedding Predict AVM Surgical Outcomes
A 25-year study identifies visual and brainstem locations and embedded margins as key risks for deficits after AVM resection.
Hypoxia Preconditioning Increases Adipose Stem Cell Fusion Mass in Rats
Stabilizing hypoxia-inducible factor-1α with DMOG improves bone formation and tissue maturation in a posterolateral spinal fusion model.
Standardized Protocols Reduce Length of Stay in Cushing Disease
A multicenter study of 832 patients shows that formal clinical pathways and non-narcotic pain regimens lower readmission risk.
AI Model Predicts Glioblastoma Infiltration Beyond Visible Tumor Margins
A prospective trial validates an AI tool using biopsies to map microscopic tumor spread and predict survival in glioblastoma patients.
Spinal Cord Area Loss Predicts Myelopathy in Severe Cervical Ossification
Percentage reduction in cord cross-sectional area shows higher diagnostic accuracy than traditional bony canal measurements.