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Symptom duration and postoperative outcomes in degenerative cervical myelopathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Neurosurg RevOct 17, 2026Open access

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined whether symptom duration is associated with outcomes after surgery for degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM).

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The findings support considering symptom duration when discussing expected surgical outcomes and planning care for DCM. They suggest that prolonged symptoms may be associated with poorer neurological recovery, while…

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STN-SNr co-stimulation in Parkinson's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of motor and freezing-of-gait outcomes.

This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed whether adding substantia nigra pars reticulata stimulation to subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation improves motor function or freezing of gait in people with…

Neurol SciOct 23, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchNeurologyOpen access

Prediction of death by neurologic criteria in patients with non-traumatic acute brain injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined predictors of death by neurologic criteria (DNC) after non-traumatic acute brain injury.

BMC NeurolOct 22, 2026Read summary
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Patterns and predictive factors of hearing loss following microvascular decompression for hemifacial spasm: a systematic review.

This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the prevalence, patterns, and potential risk factors for hearing loss after microvascular decompression for hemifacial spasm.

Neurosurg RevOct 22, 2026Read summary
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Key Predictors of Cerebral Vasospasm Following Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined observational evidence on factors associated with cerebral vasospasm after subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH).

West J Nurs ResOct 15, 2026Read summary
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Metal Hypersensitivity Reactions Following Spinal Implants: A Systematic Review.

This systematic review examined clinical presentation, diagnostic approaches, and outcomes of metal hypersensitivity after spinal implant surgery in adults.

JBJS RevOct 19, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic SurgeryOpen access

Systematic review and meta-analysis on comparing treatment approaches of cervical fractures in ankylosing spondylitis to determine improvement in outcomes.

This systematic review and meta-analysis compared anterior, posterior, and combined surgical approaches for cervical fractures in patients with ankylosing spondylitis.

Neurosurg RevOct 17, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchNeurosurgeryOpen access

Comparison of outcomes after direct extracranial-to-intracranial bypass for moyamoya disease and non-moyamoya pathology: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis compared direct extracranial-to-intracranial (EC-IC) bypass outcomes in adults with moyamoya disease or syndrome (MMD) versus non-moyamoya steno-occlusive disease, mainly…

Neurosurg RevOct 19, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchNeurosurgeryOpen access

Molecular-genetic mechanisms of cerebral arteriovenous malformations: A systematic review of germline, somatic and experimental evidence.

This systematic review synthesised human genetic, molecular, and experimental evidence on cerebral arteriovenous malformation (AVM) formation, clinical course, and potential therapeutic targets.

Neurosurg RevOct 22, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchNeurosurgeryOpen access

Duration of single-agent perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis and postoperative meningitis after endoscopic endonasal skull base surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 7,981 patients.

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined postoperative meningitis after endoscopic endonasal skull-base surgery in 7,981 patients across 14 studies using single-agent perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis.

Neurosurg RevOct 17, 2026Read summary
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Microsurgical clipping versus Woven EndoBridge embolization for intracranial aneurysms: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis compared microsurgical clipping with Woven EndoBridge (WEB) embolization for ruptured and unruptured intracranial aneurysms.

Neurosurg RevOct 17, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchNeurosurgeryOpen access

Neurosurgical manifestations and management of mucopolysaccharidoses: A systematic review.

This PRISMA-guided systematic review synthesized contemporary reports of neurosurgical manifestations and management across mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) subtypes.

Neurosurg RevOct 20, 2026Read summary
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