Presentation and management of cerebral proliferative angiopathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis on treatment outcomes.

Cerebral Proliferative Angiopathy (CPA) is a rare brain vascular malformation, similar to Arteriovenous Malformations (AVM) but lacking of early venous drainage. Presentation and treatment outcomes were investigated, examining for morbidity, mortality and complications. A meta-analysis was conducted according to PRISMA guidelines.

Venous Thromboembolism and Prevention Strategies in Patients with Cushing's Disease: A Systematic Review.

Background: There is a well-documented association between Cushing's syndrome (CS) and hypercoagulability. However, there is limited data on the risk of venous thromboembolic events (VTEs) after surgery for Cushing's disease (CD). There is no consensus on optimal postoperative anticoagulation strategies in this group.

SPECT-CT as a Predictor of Pain Generators in Patients Undergoing Intra-Articular Injections for Chronic Neck and Back Pain.

Background: The ability to accurately predict pain generators for chronic neck and back pain remains elusive.

Objective: We evaluated whether injections targeted at foci with uptake on single-photon emission computerized tomography-computed tomography (SPECT-CT) were associated with improved outcomes in patients with chronic neck and back pain.

Methods: A retrospective review was completed on patients undergoing SPECT-CT for chronic neck and back pain between 2016 and 2020 at a tertiary academic center.