Publications by authors named "Padmavathi Reddy"
Article Synopsis
- Neurotrauma is a major health issue in Nigeria, leading to high rates of illness and death, prompting a systematic review to provide valuable nationwide data.
- The study analyzed data from 45,763 patients across 254 articles, revealing a predominance of traumatic brain injuries primarily caused by road traffic accidents, with most patients being young males.
- Despite 63.7% of traumatic brain injury patients showing favorable outcomes, only 20.9% of those with spinal injuries fared similarly, highlighting the critical need for focused interventions in managing neurotrauma in the country.
Objective: Vascular neurosurgery has developed significantly in Nigeria, but its burden and challenges remain unclear. This study systematically reviewed vascular neurosurgical literature from Nigeria.
Methods: Four research databases and gray literature sources were searched from 1962-2021.
Objective: Spinal pathologies are prevalent in Nigeria, though epidemiological data remains sparse. This systematic review used pooled patient-level data from across the country to generate a standardized epidemiological reference.
Methods: Four research databases and gray literature sources were searched.
Article Synopsis
- * A systematic review identified 147 studies and over 5,700 patients, revealing a significant rise in the types of tumors diagnosed and the use of imaging techniques like CT and MRI.
- * The findings emphasize the need for further research to improve understanding and enhance neuro-oncologic care in Nigeria, particularly in underrepresented treatment options like chemotherapy.