YouTube as a Source of Patient Information for Cervical Spine Fractures: A Content Quality and Audience Engagement Analysis.

This study aimed to assess the quality of YouTube (YT) videos providing medical information on cervical spine fractures; secondly, a comparison of two timeframes has been conducted. Using Google Chrome with privacy settings to minimize personalization, two searches were conducted on 20 July 2021 and the second one on 10 April 2024 using various terms related to cervical spine injuries. Videos were evaluated using the DISCERN (Quality Criteria for Consumer Health Information), GQS (Global Quality Score), and JAMA scoring systems.

Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma mimicking the cervical epidural hematoma in a patient who underwent spinal manipulation therapy: a case report and literature review.

The diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) mimicking an epidural hematoma in the cervical spine is an extremely unique case. We present a case of a 42-year-old man, who presented to the emergency department with symptoms of tetraparesis after a session of spinal manipulation therapy. magnetic resonance imaging visualized a lesion located at C3-C7 causing spinal cord compression with surrounding soft tissue edema suggesting epidural hematoma.

Dural metastasis of prostate carcinoma mimicking intracranial hematoma: a case report and literature review.

Dural metastases of prostate adenocarcinoma are an extremely rare complication and may mimic intracranial hematoma. Preoperatively diagnosis may be difficult due to similarities in symptoms and radiological appearance. We present a 65-year-old man admitted to the ED with a history of headache, nausea, vomiting, vertigo, diplopia, as well as numbness of his left lower extremity.

Predictors for spinal deformity following resection of intramedullary tumor via posterior approach: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Purpose: The present study aimed to identify the clinical predictive factors for worsened spinal deformity (SD) following surgical resection via posterior approach for primary intramedullary tumors.

Methods: A systematic search was performed using PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus databases to extract potential references. Observational studies reporting predictive factors for worsened SD following surgical resection via posterior approach for primary intramedullary tumors were included.

Telovelar versus transvermian approach to tumors of the fourth ventricle and their impact on postoperative neurological complications: A multicenter study.

Background: Tumors of the fourth ventricle are exceedingly rare; however, such lesions are formidable due to the severe postoperative neurological complications (pNCs) which often occur. The adoption of the telovelar approach over the transvermian was created to supposedly mitigate the pNCs; however, there is a lack of sufficient data supporting this theory.

Methods: Records from six hospitals were reviewed for patients surgically treated for a single tumor within the 4 ventricle from 2016 to 2022.

The Incidence and Risk Factors for Allogeneic Blood Transfusions in Pediatric Spine Surgery: National Data.

(1) Background: Pediatric spinal surgery is a blood-intensive procedure. In order to introduce a rational blood management program, identifying the risk factors for transfusions is mandatory. (2) Methods: Data from the national database covering the period from January 2015 to July 2017 were analyzed.

Evaluation of Movement Restriction of Spinal Orthoses Using Inertial Measurement Units.

Despite the frequent use of orthopedic braces or spine stabilizers in diseases such as kyphosis, lordosis, and scoliosis, as well as in the case of injuries and rehabilitation after surgeries, there is no clear evidence of their proper stabilization of the spine while carrying out daily activities. This study sought to assess the spine's mobility while wearing three different orthopedic braces while performing basic tasks. Ten healthy subjects were enrolled.

Relevance of Routine Postoperative CT Scans Following Aneurysm Clipping-A Retrospective Multicenter Analysis of 423 Cases.

Aim: Postoperative head computed tomography (POCT) is routinely performed in numerous medical institutions, mainly to identify possible postsurgical complications. This study sought to assess the clinical appropriateness of POCT in asymptomatic and symptomatic patients after ruptured or unruptured aneurysm clipping.

Methods: This is a retrospective multicenter study involving microsurgical procedures of ruptured (RA) and unruptured intracranial aneurysm (UA) surgeries performed in the Centers associated with the Pomeranian Department of the Polish Society of Neurosurgeons.

Predictors for cervical kyphotic deformity following laminoplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: Laminoplasty is a common treatment for cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) and for ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL). However, approximately 21% of patients undergoing laminoplasty develop cervical kyphotic deformity (KD). Because of the high prevalence rate of KD, several studies have sought to identify predictors for this complication, but the findings remain highly inconsistent.

YouTube as a Source of Patient Information for Meningiomas: A Content Quality and Audience Engagement Analysis.

YouTube (YT) has become a popular health information reservoir. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the content and quality of YT videos as a source of patient information for meningiomas. A YT search was conducted for the following terms: "meningioma", "meningiomas", "meningeal tumor", and "psammoma".

YouTube as a source of information on carbon monoxide poisoning: a content-quality analysis.

Objectives: The variety of clinical presentation on the topic of carbon monoxide (CO) intoxication ranges from slight headache to coma or death. YouTube allows patients to search not only for entertainment but also medical advice. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the content and quality of YouTube videos concerning CO poisoning as a source of knowledge for non-medical audience.

Risk factors for postoperative cerebellar mutism syndrome in pediatric patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: A review article assessing all the risk factors reported in the literature for postoperative cerebellar mutism syndrome (pCMS) among children remains absent. The authors sought to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate this issue.

Methods: PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science were queried to systematically extract potential references.

Predictors for complete surgical resection of posterior fossa neurenteric cysts: A case report and meta-analysis.

Background: Incomplete resection of neurenteric cysts (NCs) has been associated with increased recurrence rates in patients compared to complete resection (CR) and information on intracranial NCs appearance on diagnostic imaging is scarce. We sought to identify factors associated with CR and provide the largest up-to-date review of NCs appearances on various diagnostic images.

Methods: Data from Medline, EMBASE, and Web of Science were extracted.

YouTube as a source of information for arteriovenous malformations: A content-quality and optimization analysis.

Aim: YouTube (YT) is not only a source of entertainment but also, a popular source of medical knowledge. Our goal was to evaluate the quality of videos concerning arteriovenous malformations (AVM) available on YT.

Materials And Methods: A YT search was conducted for the terms "Arteriovenous malformation", "AV malformations", "Intracranial AVM", "Cerebral AVM"," Brain AVM" and "Pial AVM.

Pesticide poisonings in 2004-2014 in Łódź, Poland - an analysis of selected clinical and sociodemographic parameters.

Background: Acute pesticide poisonings constitute an important toxicological problem in numerous countries. This report refers to patients treated for poisonings at the Toxicology Unit, Łódź, Poland, in the period 2004-2014.

Material And Methods: Data to be analyzed were obtained from medical records of hospitalized people.