Is pulsed saturation transfer sufficient for differentiating radiation necrosis from tumor progression in brain metastases?

Background: Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) for the treatment of brain metastases delivers a high dose of radiation with excellent local control but comes with the risk of radiation necrosis (RN), which can be difficult to distinguish from tumor progression (TP). Magnetization transfer (MT) and chemical exchange saturation transfer (CEST) are promising techniques for distinguishing RN from TP in brain metastases. Previous studies used a 2D continuous-wave (ie, block radiofrequency [RF] saturation) MT/CEST approach.

MEK Inhibition in a Pilocytic Astrocytoma With a Rare Mutation in a Young Adult Patient: A Case Report.

This case illustrates the utility and impact of molecular testing and molecular tumor board discussion in the management of AYA patients with brain tumors.

Infodemiology of autoimmune encephalitis, autoimmune seizures, and autoimmune epilepsy: An analysis of online search behavior using Google Trends.

Background: Patients and their caregivers, including clinicians and educators, use web-based search engines to access healthcare-related information from the internet. Online search behavior analysis has been used to obtain insights on health information demand.

Objectives: We aimed to describe the online search behavior for autoimmune encephalitis, autoimmune seizures, and autoimmune encephalitis (AE) worldwide over time through the analysis of search volumes made on Google.

Patterns of Google search behavior for epilepsy and seizures in the Philippines: An infodemiological study.

Background: The internet has been established as a rich source of health information that is well utilized by the public. Online health information-seeking behavior may reflect public awareness in particular health-related topics, including epilepsy and seizures.

Objective: This study aimed to describe online search behavior for epilepsy and seizures in the Philippines through the examination of trends of Philippine-based Google search queries for epilepsy and seizure-related terms.

Electroencephalographic findings in antileucine-rich glioma-inactivated 1 (LGI1) autoimmune encephalitis: A systematic review.

Background: Antileucine-rich glioma-inactivated 1 (LGI1) autoimmune encephalitis is a distinct syndrome of early onset faciobrachial dystonic seizures (FBDS) and other focal seizures followed by neuropsychiatric symptoms. The electroclinical syndrome of this condition is yet to be fully understood. The main objective of this study was to determine the frequencies of electroencephalogram (EEG) findings in patients diagnosed with anti-LGI1 autoimmune encephalitis through a systematic review of published relevant articles.

Electroencephalographic findings in COVID-19 patients: A systematic review.

Background: Growing evidence of neurologic involvement seen in COVID-19 infection necessitates the pooling of neurodiagnostic findings like electroencephalography (EEG) that may guide clinical management. The objective of this study was to review the EEG findings in patients diagnosed with COVID-19 infection through a systematic review of published articles.

Methods: We systematically searched until July 25, 2020 for published articles that reported on descriptive EEG findings in patients diagnosed with COVID-19 in PUBMED by Medline, EMBASE, and CENTRAL by the Cochrane Library.

Safety and Outcome of Decompressive Hemicraniectomy After Recombinant Tissue Plasminogen Activator Thrombolysis for Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Systematic Review.

Background: Decompressive hemicraniectomy (DH) is widely recommended as a surgical treatment for intractable increased intracranial pressure after malignant cerebral infarction. Many patients given recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rtPA) develop cerebral edema after reperfusion or failed recanalization. However, the safety and efficacy of DH after rtPA administration remain largely unknown.

Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy with tongue fasciculation: A case report.

Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy is one of the immune-mediated polyneuropathies responsive to immunotherapy. Its usual clinical presentation is a chronic course of symmetric sensorimotor affectation of both proximal and distal extremities with signs of demyelination on electrophysiologic studies. Cranial nerve signs in this condition is not commonly encountered, particularly involvement of the hypoglossal nerve.