Ischemia-modified Albumin as a Biomarker for Prediction of Poor Outcome in Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury: An Observational Cohort Study.

Background: Biomarkers can assist in outcome prediction and therapeutic decision making after traumatic brain injury (TBI). The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of ischemia-modified albumin (IMA) in the prediction of mortality in patients with TBI.

Methods: In this observational study IMA was measured on admission to intensive care unit (D0) and 24 hours later (D1) in a cohort of patients with mixed TBI severity.

Migration of the Distal Catheter of Ventriculoperitoneal Shunts in Pediatric Age Group: Case Series.

Background: Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunting is the most commonly performed procedure in the treatment of hydrocephalus. VP shunt migration can occur at different sites. The aim of the study was to present different sites of abnormal distal shunt location, pathophysiology, and the management in each situation.