Minimally invasive neural interfaces can be used to diagnose, manage and treat many disorders, with reduced risks of surgical complications. However, endovascular probes lack access to key cortical, subcortical and spinal targets, and are not typically explantable after endothelialization. Here we report the development and testing, in sheep, of endocisternal neural interfaces that approach brain and spinal cord targets through inner and outer spaces filled with cerebrospinal fluid.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNeurotrauma registries (NTR) collect data on traumatic brain injuries (TBI) to advance knowledge, shape policies, and improve outcomes. This study reviews global NTRs from High-Income (HICs) and Low- and Middle-Income countries (LMICs). A systematic review was conducted using PubMed, Google Scholar, Embase, and Web of Science following PRISMA guidelines to identify relevant NTRs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: In children and adolescents, brain and central nervous system (CNS) tumors are the leading types of cancers. Past studies have found differing rates of intracranial cancers among races and identified additional cancer risk factors. This study aimed to see if these differences can be substantiated with further investigation of the latest version (2019) of the Kids' Inpatient Database (KID).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBrain arteriovenous malformations (bAVMs) are direct connections between arteries and veins that remodel into a complex nidus susceptible to rupture and hemorrhage. Most sporadic bAVMs feature somatic activating mutations within KRAS, and endothelial-specific expression of the constitutively active variant KRASG12D models sporadic bAVM in mice. By leveraging 3D-based micro-CT imaging, we demonstrate that KRASG12D-driven bAVMs arise in stereotypical anatomical locations within the murine brain, which coincide with high endogenous Kras expression.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Treatment of intracranial aneurysms by flow diversion is safe and effective and is increasingly popular. However, the correct treatment paradigm for aneurysms incompletely treated by initial placement of a flow diverter has not been established, nor have the subsequent natural history and occlusion rates of such aneurysms. The authors sought to outline the natural history of such aneurysms, which to date have been considered partially treated.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntraorbital arteriovenous fistulas (IOAVFs) are rare vascular pathologies that may be effectively treated with direct puncture (DP) of the venous supply and may offer a definitive and safe cure when done under ultrasound or stereotactic guidance. Here we present three new cases of DP treatment of IOAVFs, indications for safe use, and their potential complications in comparison to the existing literature on DP and other modalities.Three patients with IOAVFs were treated with DP with ultrasound guidance, stereotactic guidance, and fluoroscopy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To assess thrombotic risk with PAI-1 levels in patients with COVID-19, to evaluate PAI-1 differences between hyperglycemic and/or Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) versus non-hyperglycemic patients, and to analyze the association of plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) with hyperglycemia and T2DM.
Methods: A cross-sectional study carried out in 181 patients hospitalized for COVID-19. Two groups were formed: the patients with hyperglycemia at admission and/or previously diagnosed T2DM group and the non-hyperglycemic group.
Brain arteriovenous malformations (bAVMs) are focal vascular lesions composed of abnormal vascular channels without an intervening capillary network. As a result, high-pressure arterial blood shunts directly into the venous outflow system. These high-flow, low-resistance shunts are composed of dilated, tortuous, and fragile vessels, which are prone to rupture.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEur J Orthop Surg Traumatol
January 2024
Purpose: We analyzed the published literature on return-to-driving (RTD) recommendations following lower extremity orthopedic surgery, including knee and hip arthroplasty and ankle and foot surgery.
Methods: We conducted a PubMed MEDLINE database search for the relevant literature spanning from 1988 to 2022. Data were extracted from the selected articles independently by six investigators, and the mean, standard deviation, and range of RTD recommendations for each surgical region and procedure were calculated.
We present the case of a 67-year-old patient with a left middle cerebral artery (MCA) aneurysm treated with a Woven EndoBridge (WEB) device, who experienced neck recurrence after initial complete obliteration. The initial angiogram showed a wide-necked left MCA aneurysm that measured 8 × 7 mm with a 5-mm neck, treated with a WEB device. Post implantation, the initial follow-up angiogram showed complete obliteration.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe patient presented with left-sided chemosis, exophthalmos, and progressive visual loss. Cerebral angiography ed a left orbital arteriovenous malformation and an associated hematoma, with the point of fistulation between the left ophthalmic artery and the anterior section of the inferior ophthalmic vein, with retrograde flow through the superior ophthalmic vein. Transvenous embolization through the anterior facial and angular veins was unsuccessful, with residual shunting.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Machine learning algorithms have shown groundbreaking results in neuroimaging. The authors herein evaluated the performance of a newly developed convolutional neural network (CNN) to detect and analyze intracranial aneurysms (IAs) on CTA.
Methods: Consecutive patients with CTA studies between January 2015 and July 2021 at a single center were identified.
Pathologic remodeling of the brain following ischemic stroke results in neuronal loss, increased inflammation, oxidative stress, astrogliosis, and a progressive decrease in brain function. We recently demonstrated that stimulation of steroid receptor coactivator 3 with the small-molecule stimulator MCB-613 improves cardiac function in a mouse model of myocardial ischemia. Since steroid receptor coactivators are ubiquitously expressed in the brain, we reasoned that an MCB-613 derivative (MCB-10-1), could protect the brain following ischemic injury.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Machine learning algorithms have shown groundbreaking results in neuroimaging. Herein, the authors evaluate the performance of a newly developed convolutional neural network (CNN) to detect and quantify the thickness, volume, and midline shift (MLS) of subdural hematoma (SDH) from noncontrast head CT (NCHCT).
Methods: NCHCT studies performed for the evaluation of head trauma in consecutive patients between July 2018 and April 2021 at a single institution were retrospectively identified.
A 47-year-old female with a history of a ruptured left posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA) aneurysm, status post coil embolization and retreatment for recurrence, presented with evidence of a recurrent dissecting PICA aneurysm. Given that these aneurysms are considered high risk and have a greater propensity for rupture than anterior circulation aneurysms, retreatment was recommended. With the patient's strong preference for endovascular therapy, flow diversion with a Silk Vista Baby was performed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFImplantable bioelectronic devices for the simulation of peripheral nerves could be used to treat disorders that are resistant to traditional pharmacological therapies. However, for many nerve targets, this requires invasive surgeries and the implantation of bulky devices (about a few centimetres in at least one dimension). Here we report the design and in vivo proof-of-concept testing of an endovascular wireless and battery-free millimetric implant for the stimulation of specific peripheral nerves that are difficult to reach via traditional surgeries.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFExcess adipose tissue is considered one of the main causes of metabolic and cardiovascular diseases. Initially, the adipose tissue was considered the main lipid and energy storage of the organism. Subsequently it was discovered that adipose tissue had other functions such as endocrine, controlling different metabolic and immune processes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Different studies have recognized the existence of subtypes of obesity and normal weight, in which it is reported that not all patients show the same cardiometabolic risk, called "metabolically healthy" and "metabolically unhealthy". In several reviews, differences in the inflammatory profile have been studied, but there is not information on the relationship of body size phenotypes with thrombosis risk.
Objective: Determine the association between body size phenotypes and fibrinolytic activity by measuring the concentration of plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1).
The plasminogen activator inhibitor type 1 (PAI-1) is the major determinant of fibrinolytic activity. PAI-1 concentrations are elevated in obesity, type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome (MetS). On the other hand, during menopause, fibrinolytic activity decreases and, consequently, PAI-1 concentration increases; however, it is debated whether menopause is an independent determinant factor of PAI-1 levels.
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