Awareness level of idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus among health-care providers.

Background: Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) is a disease that primarily affects the geriatric population. It was first introduced by Adams . in 1965.

An Unusual Presentation of Hearing Impairment in an Adult with Pineal Region Germinoma: A Case Report.

Tumors of the pineal region typically present with symptoms and signs of mass effect and increased intracranial pressure. However, although rare and can be overlooked, hearing impairment is a potential clinical finding in these cases. The authors describe a 24-year-old male who presented to the emergency room complaining of bilateral hearing impairment.

Awake craniotomy for fenestration of motor cortex neuroglial cyst: A case report.

Background: Neuroglial cysts (NCs) are uncommon benign cysts covered by an epithelial layer, accounting for <1% of all intracranial cysts. The optimal management approach for these cysts remains a subject of debate. Given their rarity, management principles used for arachnoid cysts can be applied to NCs.

Gliosarcoma Invading the Temporal Bone, Temporalis Muscle, and Skull Base.

Gliosarcoma (GS) is a primary central nervous system tumor. It is an unusual type of glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) and rarely invades the skull base. It has a biomorphic tissue pattern with rapid alternation zones of glial and mesenchymal differentiation.

The Efficacy of Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy for Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Objective: Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) or concussion is a common yet undermanaged and underreported condition. This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to determine the efficacy of vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT) as a treatment option for mTBI.

Method: This review and meta-analysis was performed following the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines.

Idiopathic spontaneous bilateral subdural hematoma in a 28-year-old male: A comprehensive literature review and case report.

Background: Subdural hematoma (SDH) is considered spontaneous in the absence of trauma history. It is a common presentation in the geriatric age group due to the many influential factors. Most cases have a known underlying etiology that explains the incidence, otherwise, they are considered idiopathic.

The Effectiveness of Ketamine Versus Opioids in Patients With Acute Pain in the Emergency Department: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Opioids are the mainstay of treatment for acute pain in the emergency department. However, its misuse led to the investigation of alternative effective analgesic options for acute pain complaints such as ketamine. Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine the effectiveness of ketamine in comparison to opioids in the management of acute pain.