Efficacy analysis of combined nerve combing and decompression for occipital neuralgia based on the classification of neurovascular relationships.
This study set occipital pain improvement as the primary endpoint, and overall headache relief, migraine index, medication use and complication rate as secondary endpoints, to evaluate the efficacy and safety of neural combing plus decompression guided by four neurovascular relationship subtypes for…
White matter microstructural abnormalities in neurological poste-acute sequelae of coronavirus disease: Imaging signatures consistent with persistent neuroinflammation.
Essential workers, many of whom were infected with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at work before vaccination, developed Neurological Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 (N-PASC) at high rates. To characterize white matter abnormalities associated with N-PASC and to examine correlates of symptomatology,…
Streptococcus intermedius cerebellar abscess as first presentation of sarcoidosis: a case report.
Cerebellar abscesses are rare but potentially life-threatening infections that require prompt diagnosis and management. Streptococcus intermedius is a recognized cause of brain abscesses, particularly in individuals with underlying conditions that compromise immune function. Sarcoidosis, a systemic…
From survey to solutions: Tackling diversity and inclusion gaps through an inclusion task force.
As a company, Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA (hereinafter "MSD"), strives to create an environment of mutual respect, inclusion, and accountability in all areas. However, an internal survey revealed that inclusion scores were notably low within the research unit called Health Economic and Decisi…
Can the Stand-Alone Cervical Interfacet Fusion Achieve Spinal Stability? A Comprehensive Finite Element Analysis.
Degenerative pathologies of the cervical spine often involve facet and disc degeneration, leading to biomechanical instability of the cervical spine. A promising surgical solution is a cervical interfacet fusion system (CIFS), typically combined with an anterior disc cage to promote bone fusion and…
Beyond Treatment: Electrochemical Phenol Oxidation in Methanol under Different Cell Configurations and Its Implications for Valorization.
This study explores electrochemical phenol oxidation in methanolic and aqueous media as a strategy to shift adsorption-based treatments from pollutant removal toward chemical valorization. Using 3D-printed single- and divided-cell reactors with alkaline electrolytes to enhance conductivity, methanol…
Surgical management of cervical spine metastasis: an update.
Management of cervical spine metastases (CSM) is uniquely challenging due to regional biomechanics and neurovascular proximity. This study evaluates surgical strategies, focusing on the shift from radicality to functional preservation and the importance of multidisciplinary integration. A systematic…
Our surgical experience in Arnold's neuralgia: Technical insights and clinical results.
Arnold's neuralgia, also referred to as greater occipital neuralgia, is a chronic neuropathic pain condition characterized by paroxysmal or continuous occipital pain. While most patients respond to conservative treatment, a subset develops medically refractory symptoms requiring surgical interventio…