Lumbar Disc Herniation and Cauda Equina Syndrome During Pregnancy: A Systematic Review.

Introduction: Low back pain is common during pregnancy, affecting up to 76% of women. However, symptomatic lumbar disc herniation (LDH) is rare, occurring in about 1 in 10,000 pregnancies, with less than 2% progressing to cauda equina syndrome (CES). The overlap in symptoms between LDH and typical pregnancy-related conditions complicates both diagnosis and management.

The effects of deep brain stimulation on sleep: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a standard treatment for movement disorders, epilepsy, and others, yet its influence on postprocedural sleep quality remains an under-researched topic.

Study Objectives: We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of all DBS effects on sleep.

Methods: The use of preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses guidelines (PRISMA) was utilized.

Tranexamic Acid in Rhinoplasty and Septoplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Background: Perioperative bleeding is a challenge in rhinoplasty and septoplasty. Tranexamic acid (TXA) may help reduce this, but its effectiveness is unclear. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate TXA's impact on bleeding in these procedures.

Comparative Efficacy and Safety of External Ventricular Drains and Intraparenchymal Pressure Monitors for Intracranial Pressure Monitoring in Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

In the management of traumatic brain injury (TBI), intracranial pressure monitoring (ICPm) is crucial for the timely management of severe cases that show rapid neurological deterioration. External ventricular drains (EVDs) and intraparenchymal pressure monitors (IPMs) are the primary methods used in this setting; however, the debate over their comparative efficacy persists, primarily because of reliance on observational study data. This underscores the need for a meta-analysis to guide clinical decision-making.