Doppler in High-Risk Pregnancy and Its Correlation With Feto-Maternal Outcomes: A Prospective Study.

Introduction: In the current times, fetal growth monitoring has become readily available with the help of Doppler ultrasound. Identification of pregnancies that are at risk for perinatal morbidity and mortality has been a primary goal of obstetric care. Doppler study is a fast, non-invasive test that provides significant information about the hemodynamic status of the fetus.

The impact of physicochemical features of carbon electrodes on the capacitive performance of supercapacitors: a machine learning approach.

Hybrid electric vehicles and portable electronic systems use supercapacitors for energy storage owing to their fast charging/discharging rates, long life cycle, and low maintenance. Specific capacitance is regarded as one of the most important performance-related characteristics of a supercapacitor's electrode. In the current study, Machine Learning (ML) algorithms were used to determine the impact of various physicochemical properties of carbon-based materials on the capacitive performance of electric double-layer capacitors.

A comparative study of bilateral subthalamic nucleus DBS in Parkinson's disease in young versus old: A single institutional study.

To compare outcome between young [<65 yrs] and old [>65 yrs] patients of Parkinson's disease who underwent bilateral STN DBS a non-randomized retrospective study was done. 20 young (Young group) and 20 elderly (Old group) patients with matched baseline UPDRS were selected and followed up for 2 years after deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery. The total and motor UPDRS, before, one year and two years after surgery was compared.

Intrathecal baclofen trial using a temporary indwelling intrathecal catheter - A single institution experience.

Intrathecal baclofen infusion trial is a sophisticated tool for selecting patients for permanent intra thecal baclofen infusion therapy We report our clinical experience of fifteen patients with refractory spasticity who underwent a continuous ITB trial using a temporary intraspinal indwelling catheter prior to permanent pump implantation. Patients underwent placement of a temporary intrathecal catheter that was connected to an external pump. Multisource feedback was obtained from the various healthcare professionals involved (Staff Nurse, Specialist nurse, physiotherapist, Doctor, family members, patient) regarding progress of test over 48-72 h.

Dumbell atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumour (AT/RT) of the cervical spine.

Spinal Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumour (AT/RT) is a highly malignant tumour, and its prognosis is dismal especially for very young patients. In this article, we present the case of a teenage boy with AT/RT in the cervical spine and its multimodality management. A review of the literature on ATRT of the spine is also presented.

Multicentric high grade oligodendroglioma: a rare entity.

A 74 year old male presented with 1 month history of weakness in right upper limb and motor aphasia for 15 days. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain showed three discrete ring enhancing lesions. An image guided awake craniotomy and biopsy of a lesion was performed.

Factors affecting the survival following surgical treatment of chronic subdural haematoma: Single institutional experience.

Background: Chronic subdural haematoma (CSDH) is one of the most commonly treated condition in neurosurgery. It affects elderly populations who often have significant medical co-morbidities resulting in poor prognosis. The study aimed at identifying clinical factors influencing the survival following surgical management of CSDH.

Correlation among anatomic landmarks, location of subthalamic deep brain stimulation electrodes, stimulation parameters, and side effects during programming monopolar review.

Background: Clinical benefits of deep brain stimulation can be limited by the presence of side effects produced by current spread to adjacent structures.

Objective: To identify a correlation between coordinates for each individual contact, neighboring structures, and pattern of side effects.

Methods: Coordinates of the electrodes and anatomic landmarks were obtained with a stereotactic surgical planning software and were correlated with stimulation-related side effects by using univariate and multivariable analyses.

Peripheral nerve stimulation by 'sandwich' paddle leads: technical note.

Background: Recently, there has been a burgeoning interest in the utility of peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) for a variety of chronic focal neuropathic, musculoskeletal and visceral pain conditions. If the source of pain is directly related to a single peripheral nerve, surgical exposure and placing a paddle lead on the nerve are most effective.

Methods: In this report, we describe a novel technique that optimizes the peripheral nerve stimulation by two paddle leads placed on either side of the nerve with their stimulating surfaces in contact with the nerve.

Long-term outcomes after replacement of percutaneous leads with paddle leads in a retrospective cohort of patients with spinal cord stimulation systems.

Background: Although the long-term outcomes for spinal cord stimulation (SCS) have been reported, long-term outcomes of patients who underwent revisions of the SCS with paddle leads are lacking.

Objective: To report the long-term outcomes of 39 patients who had percutaneous SCS revised with a new paddle lead.

Methods: Baseline and follow-up mail-in questionnaires assessed pain and disability levels with numerical rating scales, somatotopical overlap between SCS-related paresthesias and areas of chronic pain, and overall satisfaction.