Asthma in Pregnancy.

Asthma is a common chronic respiratory condition that affects approximately 10% of adult women in the United States. Pregnancy can present unique challenges for women with asthma, as changes in the body can alter the severity and management of asthma-related respiratory symptoms. In this article, we review the current understanding of asthma during pregnancy, including the direct effects of the disease state on the pregnant woman and fetus, risk factors for poor control of disease, as well as current treatment recommendations.

Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Trigeminal Neuralgia Improves Patient-Reported Quality of Life and Reduces Depression.

Purpose: To characterize quality-of-life (QOL) outcomes after stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) for trigeminal neuralgia (TN).

Methods And Materials: The EuroQOL 5 Dimensions (EQ-5D) and Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ-9) were prospectively collected before and after SRS for 50 patients with TN. Pain response and treatment-related facial numbness were classified by Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI) scales.

Trigeminal Neuralgia Treated With Stereotactic Radiosurgery: The Effect of Dose Escalation on Pain Control and Treatment Outcomes.

Purpose: To analyze the effect of dose escalation on treatment outcome in patients undergoing stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) for trigeminal neuralgia (TN).

Methods And Materials: A retrospective review was performed of 870 patients who underwent SRS for a diagnosis of TN from 2 institutions. Patients were typically treated using a single 4-mm isocenter placed at the trigeminal nerve dorsal root entry zone.