The Bibliometric Evolution of Neurosurgery Publications From 1977 to 2023.

Background And Objectives: is a world leader in disseminating neurosurgical science. Although the literature has seen significant increases in academic collaboration, data science, and authorship diversity, the bibliometric evolution of remains unknown. This study sought to elucidate bibliometric trends in from 1977 to 2023.

Risk factors for unruptured intracranial aneurysms in asymptomatic patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease: who needs screening? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: Patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) have been identified to have a significantly increased risk of developing intracranial aneurysms (IAs). These patients are diagnosed at younger ages and are also at increased risk for IA rupture. The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to identify risk factors associated with IA detection during screening of asymptomatic ADPKD patients.

Using the mind map method in medical education, its advantages and challenges: A systematic review.

Mind mapping stands as a contemporary approach to education, introducing an innovative means of teaching and learning. In current times, this technique is embraced due to its ability to enhance the learning and retention process. This investigation explored the imperative nature of adopting novel educational methodologies such as mind mapping, while also examining its benefits and constraints.

Preoperative versus postoperative stereotactic radiosurgery for brain metastases: a systematic review and meta-analysis of comparative studies.

Resection is often the primary treatment for large brain tumors but is less practical for multiple brain metastases (BM). Current guidelines recommend stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) for untreated BMs or following the surgical removal of a solitary BM to reduce the risk of local tumor recurrence. Preoperative SRS (pre-SRS) shows promise with fewer complications and more precise targeting, but it lacks tissue diagnosis and may hinder wound healing.

Eleven years of experience with endoscopic and open surgery for craniosynostosis and risk factors for undesirable outcome.

Objective: This study reports the authors' experience with surgical interventions for nonsyndromic craniosynostosis. They assessed open surgery and minimally invasive endoscopic suturectomy in terms of periprocedural outcomes and related risk factors for postoperative complications and reoperation. This study aimed to provide insights toward surgical approach decisions and lay the groundwork for future prospective studies in this field.

Impact of smoking on the detection of brain aneurysms in general population screening: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: While the relationship between smoking and subarachnoid hemorrhage is well established, data regarding the probability of detecting unruptured intracranial aneurysms (UIAs) in smokers remain sparse. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between smoking and the likelihood of identifying UIAs in healthy asymptomatic patients who underwent brain imaging for indications unrelated to UIAs.

Methods: A systematic review was conducted following the PRISMA guidelines.

Investigating the effect of teaching assistants (TA) on the level of satisfaction of undergraduate anesthesia students with training in the internship unit.

Background: Clinical training in the internship unit is the heart of professional training, and teaching assistants can be considered an essential component in the clinical training program. Therefore the present study was conducted to investigate the effect of teaching assistants (TA) on the degree of satisfaction of undergraduate students of Anesthesia with training in the internship unit.

Materials And Methods: This descriptive-cross-sectional study was conducted in 2023.

Prognostic value of computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging findings in acute traumatic brain injury in prediction of poor neurological outcome and mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality, impacting healthcare systems and economies. Early identification of poor outcomes is crucial for effective treatment. This systematic review assesses the prognostic value of computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings in predicting poor neurological outcomes and mortality in the acute phase of TBI.

Long-term trends of publications in journal of neuro-oncology: a bibliographic study of a core journal in the field of neuro-oncology.

Purpose: The Journal of Neuro-Oncology (JNO), established in 1983, plays a key role in publishing research on brain and spinal cord tumors. This study examines JNO's publication trends, focusing on country and gender representation to highlight its global impact.

Methods: Statistical analyses were conducted using R.

Cigarette Smoking and Observed Growth of Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysms: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: Smoking and observed growth of intracranial aneurysms are known risk factors for rupture. The mechanism by which smoking increases this risk is not completely elucidated. Furthermore, an association between smoking and aneurysm growth has not been clearly defined in the literature.

Effectiveness of multimedia-based teaching on the learning rate of anesthesia technologist students in the field of central venous pressure monitoring: A comparative study.

Background: Traditional teaching methods alone are no longer sufficient to meet the needs of modern societies. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of central venous pressure teaching through multimedia and lecture method on learning rate of anesthesia technologist students.

Materials And Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, 41 undergraduate students of anesthesia technologist were selected through the census method and randomly divided into two groups: multimedia- and lecture-based teaching.

Transcultural adaptation and validation of Persian Version of Patient Assessment of Chronic Illness Care (PACIC-5As) Questionnaire in Iranian older patients with type 2 diabetes.

Background: The Patient Assessment of Chronic Illness Care (PACIC-5As) questionnaire has been designed to evaluate the healthcare experiences of individuals with chronic diseases such as diabetes. Older adults are at higher risk for diabetes and its associated complications. The aim of this study was transcultural adaptation and evaluation of the validity and reliability of the PACIC-5As questionnaire in older patients with diabetes residing in Qazvin City, Iran.

Awake versus asleep deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has become an effective and safe treatment in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) not responding to conventional treatments. With the growing body of literature regarding the use of DBS in different movement disorders, there remain controversies regarding performing awake or asleep DBS. This systematic review provides the most comprehensive review of the literature comparing the two techniques from various aspects in detail.

Trends of Neurosurgical Publications in High-Impact Medical Journals: A Bibliometric Study.

Background: The subspecialized, clinically complex nature of neurosurgery should not result in marginalization or under-representation of neurosurgical scientific output. This study aims to provide an overview of the trends of neurosurgical publications in high-impact medical journals during the past 3 decades.

Methods: An electronic database search was performed to identify all articles affiliated with neurosurgery departments published in 10 highly regarded medical journals.

Comparison between Woven EndoBridge and coiling with and without stent assistance for intracranial bifurcation and wide-neck aneurysms: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: The recent introduction of the Woven EndoBridge (WEB) has presented an alternative treatment modality for intracranial bifurcation and wide-neck aneurysms with a growing body of literature evaluating its efficacy. However, no previous systematic review has focused on comparing WEB with previously using endovascular approaches, specifically primary coiling (PC) and stent-assisted coiling (SAC). Herein, the authors present the first systematic review summarizing available literature to reach a consensus regarding the safety and effectiveness of WEB.

Stereotactic radiosurgery in the management of skull base chordomas: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: Chordoma is a primary bone tumor with limited literature on its management because of its rarity. Resection, while considered the first-line treatment, does not always provide adequate tumor control. In this systematic review, the authors aimed to provide comprehensive insights by managing these tumors with stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS).

Assessment of multimodal treatment options in recurrent and persistent acromegaly: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Purpose: In patients with acromegaly, secondary treatment options in cases of hormonal non-remission or tumor progression include repeat transsphenoidal surgery (TSS), radiation-based treatment (RT), or medical therapy (MT). In this study, we aim to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of various second-line treatment options for acromegaly.

Methods: Using the PRISMA guideline, a systematic review was performed by searching MEDLINE (PubMed), Web of Science, Scopus, and Cochrane electronic bibliographic databases from conception to the end of 2022.

Telovelar vs. Transvermian approach for the fourth ventricle tumors: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Tumors in the fourth ventricle can be critical due to the small size of the fourth ventricle, which causes symptoms to be detected even in the presence of lesser mass effects. A proper surgical approach to the fourth ventricle poses challenges due to its deep location and proximity to vital compartments within the brainstem. The two commonly used approaches to these tumors are the transvermian and telovelar approaches.