Knowledge and diagnostic confidence of general practitioners in managing idiopathic intracranial hypertension: A nationwide survey from the Northern regions of Oman.

Background: Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is a rare but potentially vision-threatening condition, often underrecognized in primary care settings. Timely diagnosis and effective management are critical to prevent complications, yet knowledge gaps among general practitioners (GPs) may hinder optimal care. This study assessed the knowledge and diagnostic confidence of GPs in Oman regarding IIH.

Management of vestibular schwannoma during pregnancy: A systematic review.

Objective: This systematic review evaluates the management strategies for vestibular schwannoma (acoustic neuroma) during pregnancy, a rare but significant clinical condition, by synthesizing findings from case reports.

Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted across PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Scopus, and Web of Science databases. Relevant case reports were included based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria.

Pediatric traumatic brain injury in a high-income developing country: experience at a level 1 neuro-trauma center.

Background: Data on the incidence, prevalence and mortality of pediatric traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in developing countries are not readily available or do not exist.

Aim: The aim of this study was to study the epidemiology of pediatric TBI in developing countries.

Methods: A retrospective study was conducted in a high-volume Neurosurgery Department where we reviewed pediatric cases presenting with TBI between January 2015 and December 2019.