The March issue of the Journal of the Neurological Sciences Vol 470 is now available online.
Review Article | Open Access
Comparative outcomes of endovascular vs. surgical treatment in craniocervical junction dural arteriovenous fistulas: A systematic review and meta-analysisMusmar et al.Published online: January 21, 2025
Craniocervical junction dural arteriovenous fistulas (CCJ-DAVFs) are rare and complex vascular malformations that are challenging to diagnose and treat. This study aims to compare surgical and endovascular treatments for CCJ-DAVFs through a systematic review and meta-analysis. A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted according to the PRISMA guidelines. PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases were searched from inception to July 2024. |
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Research Article
HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND): Optimal diagnosis, antiviral therapy, pharmacological treatment, management, and future scopesAdhikary et al.Published online: January 29, 2025
In the context of HIV infection, HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND) have become a serious concern. An extensive summary of the diagnosis, care, and mental health consequences related to HAND is given in this article. The diagnosis of HAND entails a multimodal approach that includes neuroimaging, cognition tests, and clinical examinations. Numerous screening instruments and standardized evaluations have been created to support the early identification and tracking of HAND... |
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Research Article | Open Access
Usefulness of serum neurofilament light chain in chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathyLlauradó et al.Published online: January 18, 2025
The development of new biomarkers is essential to improve diagnostic accuracy and guide treatment decisions in chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP). The aim of this study was to investigate the utility of the serum neurofilament light chain (sNfL) level as a marker for disability and response to immunomodulatory treatment in patients with CIDP. This prospective, single-center, observational study included 38 patients with CIDP: 19 treatment-naive (CIDP-I) patients assessed before and after the initiation of immunomodulatory therapy and 19 stable patients on maintenance immunoglobulins (CIDP-M). Clinical scales (INCAT, I-RODS, MRC-SS and grip strength) were used to assess disability and treatment response. Nerve conduction study data were collected. |
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Research Article | Open Access
Health challenges of climate change in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East region, with a focus on Türkiye. An environmental neurological and brain health perspectiveReis et al.Published online: February 10, 2025
The Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East region, where both natural and anthropogenic disasters have occurred, is particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. This article aims to alert and inform the neurological community about the many health risks linked to climate change, including some more specific ones, such as the mucilage phenomenon, heat waves and dust storms, and the spread of vector-borne infections. We describe the potential adverse effects of such climate-related exposures and advocate for more research to promote Brain Health. |