Morphometric analysis of atlas lateral mass in Down syndrome cases with relevance to surgical intervention.

Purpose: Surgical stabilization of the Atlas vertebrae is indicated for severe atlantoaxial instability (AAI) in patients with Down syndrome (DS). This study aims to evaluate the morphological characteristics of the Atlas lateral mass (ALM) in patients with DS with regard to safe instrumentation for surgical stabilization and to compare them with non-syndromic group.

Methods: This multicenter, retrospective, case-control study included age- and sex-matched patients with and without DS aged > 7 years with a cervical computed tomography (CT) scan.

Knowledge, attitude and practice about infection control among primary care professionals in Abha City, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Aim Of Study: To assess knowledge, attitude and practice of health care professionals working in Abha primary health care (PHC) centers regarding standard precautions of infection control.

Subjects And Methods: This cross sectional study included 212 health care professionals in Abha PHC centers. An electronic questionnaire was constructed by the researchers and was used for data collection.

Perception of Neurosurgery Residents and Attendings on Online Webinars During COVID-19 Pandemic and Implications on Future Education.

Background: Online education has provided an important tool to continue medical education during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our study aimed to evaluate trainee and attending perceptions of online webinars as an educational tool in neurosurgery.

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey study.

The World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies Young Neurosurgeons Survey (Part II): Barriers to Professional Development and Service Delivery in Neurosurgery.

Background: Strengthening health systems requires attention to workforce, training needs, and barriers to service delivery. The World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies Young Neurosurgeons Committee survey sought to identify challenges for residents, fellows, and consultants within 10 years of training.

Methods: An online survey was distributed to various neurosurgical societies, personal contacts, and social media platforms (April-November 2018).

The World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies Young Neurosurgeons Survey (Part I): Demographics, Resources, and Education.

Background: Providing a comprehensive and effective neurosurgical service requires adequate numbers of well-trained, resourced, and motivated neurosurgeons. The survey aims to better understand 1) the demographics of young neurosurgeons worldwide; 2) the challenges in training and resources that they face; 3) perceived barriers; and 4) needs for development.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional study in which a widely disseminated online survey (April 2018-November 2019) was used to procure a nonprobabilistic sample from current neurosurgical trainees and those within 10 years of training.

Pediatric Rhabdoid Meningioma with Extension to the Heart: A First Case Report and Literature Review.

Background: Meningiomas are the most common benign intracranial neoplasms in adults, but they have a lower incidence in children. Rhabdoid meningioma is a rare subtype of meningioma and is classified as World Health Organization grade III.

Case Description: We present a very rare case of a 9-year-old boy who presented to our institution with a history of headache, dizziness, and vomiting without neurologic deficit.

Tectocerebellar dysraphia with occipital encephalocele: a phenotypic variant of the TMEM231 gene mutation induced Joubert syndrome.

There are few reported cases of tectocerebellar dysraphia with occipital encephalocele (TCD-OE) in the literature. This malformation was first described by Padget and Lindburg in 1972 and consists of an occipital encephalocele, a cerebellar midline defect, inverted cerebellum, and deformity of the tectum. Occurrence is believed to be sporadic with a male predominance and a usually poor prognosis.

Pattern of traditional medicine use by adult Saudi patients with neurological disorders.

Background: Traditional medicine (TM) has been established as a two-edged sword. On one edge numerous forms of TM have been proven safe and effective, while on the other edge various modes of TM have been shown to be futile and potentially dangerous. Resorting to TM, especially for chronic diseases, is common world-wide and includes Saudi Arabia.