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Anesthesiology
Jessica R. Ansari, Meredith Barad, Steven Shafer, Pamela Flood
Summary: The study found that women who experienced unintentional dural puncture had a higher prevalence of chronic disabling headache at 2 and 6 months postpartum, but there was no significant difference in back pain prevalence.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA
(2021)
Editorial Material
Anesthesiology
Ana R. Alves, Joana C. Queijo, Lucia M. Goncalves, Maria H. Lima
Summary: Headache is common in the postpartum period with various causes, including primary and secondary headache disorders. While postdural puncture is a common cause, a differential diagnosis is essential for accurately identifying the underlying issue.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ANESTHESIA
(2022)
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Clinical Neurology
Hyun Ah Kim, Eun Hye Oh, Seo-Young Choi, Jae Hwan Choi, Ji-Yun Park, Hyung Lee, Kwang-Dong Choi
Summary: In patients with PCOS, 12% experience TVS in the 3 months prior to the event. Isolated dizziness/vertigo of unknown cause should be considered as a symptom of vertebrobasilar transient ischemic attack, especially in those with vascular risk factors. The characteristics of isolated vestibular symptoms in vertebrobasilar transient ischemic attacks are highly variable and atypical compared to other transient ischemic symptoms.
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Emergency Medicine
Anton Nikouline, David Carr
Summary: A 40-year-old female presented to the ED with postpartum headaches and was diagnosed with postpartum lymphocytic adenohypophysitis, which was successfully treated with steroids. Early intervention is crucial for good outcomes in cases of lymphocytic hypophysitis.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
(2021)
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Anesthesiology
Din H. Ben Hayoun, Pervez Sultan, Jonathan Rozeznic, Nan Guo, Brendan Carvalho, Sharon Orbach-Zinger, Carolyn F. Weiniger
Summary: The study aimed to explore the relationship between Obstetric Quality of Recovery survey and Edinburgh postnatal depression scale measured 6 weeks after delivery. The results showed that lower quality of recovery during hospitalization, pre-existing depression or anxiety, and hospital readmission were associated with positive screening for postpartum depression at 6 weeks.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ANESTHESIA
(2023)
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Clinical Neurology
Louise Ninett Carlsen, Lars Bendtsen, Rigmor Hojland Jensen, Henrik Winther Schytz
Summary: Telephone follow-up consultations can lead to appropriate adjustment of treatments and higher patient satisfaction among patients with migraine and tension-type headache.
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Clinical Neurology
Gianni Allais, Giulia Chiarle, Silvia Sinigaglia, Elena M. M. Mollo, Giada Perin, Francesca Pizzino, Chiara Benedetto
Summary: This study investigates the occurrence of headache in women during labor, with findings suggesting potential pathogenic mechanisms underlying headache attacks in women without a history of headaches during labor, warranting further research.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Yu Chen, Xin Ye, Han Wu, Xinlei Huang, Congrong Ke, Yanqing Chen, Huanghui Wu, Xiaodan Wu
Summary: Postpartum depression (PPD) is a severe psychiatric disorder that significantly impacts postnatal mothers worldwide. This study demonstrated a significant association between postpartum pain sensitivity and PPD, with PSQ-C scores being a reliable predictor. Additionally, gestational diabetes, low breastfeeding rates, and low birth weight were identified as risk factors for PPD.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Arife Cimen Atalar, Ayse Nur Ozdag Acarli, Betuel Baykan, Paolo Martelletti, Hayrunnisa Bolay, Mustafa Ertas, Esme Ekizoglu, Omer Karadas, Burcu Polat, Isil Yazici Gencdal, David Garcia Azorin, Dimos Mitsikostas, Loukia Apostolakopoulou, Hamit Genc, Pinar Yalinay Dikmen, Esra Aciman Demirel, Elif Ilgaz Aydinlar, Rabia Gokcen Gozubatik-Celik, Javid Shafiyev, Bahar Tasdelen, Aynur Ozge
Summary: This multinational observational study aimed to investigate prolonged or worsened headaches associated with COVID-19 vaccination. Questionnaires were used to assess the vaccination-related headaches at three time points. Repeated K-means cluster analysis identified patient profiles with prolonged or worsened headaches related to COVID-19 vaccination.
JOURNAL OF HEADACHE AND PAIN
(2023)
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Clinical Neurology
Giorgio Lambru, Anker Stubberud, Khadija Rantell, Susie Lagrata, Erling Tronvik, Manjit Singh Matharu
Summary: This study evaluated and compared the efficacy of oral and parenteral treatments for SUNCT and SUNA in a real-world setting, finding that most patients responded to medications like lamotrigine and oxcarbazepine. The meta-analysis showed topiramate to be significantly more effective in SUNCT patients compared to SUNA patients.
JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY NEUROSURGERY AND PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Hassan M. Elbiss, Fikri M. Abu-Zidan
Summary: Postpartum urinary incontinence can affect women's quality of life. This study evaluated the persistence of incontinence and associated risk factors among nulliparous women who developed it during pregnancy. Interviews and questionnaires were used to assess the recovery of urinary incontinence 3 months after delivery. The study found that expectant management is advised in most cases and that recovery rates were high among nulliparous women.
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Sport Sciences
Janet M. Shaw, Ali Wolpern, Jiqiang Wu, Ingrid E. Nygaard, Marlene J. Egger
Summary: We examined the relationship between sedentary time and pelvic floor support in primiparas who delivered vaginally. The results showed that decreasing sedentary time and increasing moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) led to a higher prevalence of worse pelvic floor support. However, increasing light physical activity (LPA) did not have a significant effect on pelvic floor support. This study highlights the importance of reducing sedentary time and engaging in MVPA for maintaining pelvic floor health.
JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES
(2023)
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Clinical Neurology
Maria Pilar Navarro-Perez, Judit Espinosa-Rueda, Sara Ballesta-Martinez, Pablo Revilla-Marti, Jes Olesen, Elena Bellosta-Diago, Sonia Santos-Lasaosa
Summary: This study aimed to assess the prevalence, clinical characteristics, and associated factors of cardiac cephalalgia. The prevalence of cardiac cephalalgia was found to be 14.2%, with common features including frontal location, pressing quality, and moderate intensity. The study provides valuable information for revising the current diagnostic criteria for cardiac cephalalgia.
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Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Cong You, Yujiao Zhao, Cheng Zhang, Mengyao Chen, Wen Shen
Summary: This study investigated pelvic floor changes in primiparas with postpartum stress urinary incontinence (SUI) after vaginal delivery using pelvic floor MRI. The results suggest that increased retrovesicourethral angle, shortened functional urethral length, and the presence of bladder funnel may be important anatomical predictors for SUI in the early postpartum period.
INSIGHTS INTO IMAGING
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Isao Utsumi, Tomasz Hascilowicz, Sachiko Omi
Summary: The study confirmed the subjective sensation of click when puncturing the dura-arachnoid with different types of spinal needles, indicating that click recognition could serve as an additional indicator of successful spinal puncture. Both subjective and objective evaluations demonstrated that participants could distinguish among needles of different tip shapes, and subjective numerical rating scale values corresponded well with objectively measured changes in force.
