- Why, How Often, and What Happens When We Fail: A Retrospective Analysis of Failed Fluoroscopically Guided Lumbar Punctures
Initial and repeat FGLPs have very high success rates. No difference exists in the likelihood of patients returning for a re-attempt based on clinical indication.
- Efficacy of Epidural Blood Patching or Surgery in Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension: A Systematic Review and Evidence Map
Evidence gaps demonstrate a need for prospective study designs, clinical trials, and comparative studies. The authors recommend using the International Classification of Headache Disorders-3 diagnostic criteria, explicit reporting of CSF leak subtype, inclusion of key procedural details, and using objective validated outcome measures collected at uniform time points.
- MELAS: Phenotype Classification into Classic-versus-Atypical Presentations
Recognizing different patterns in MELAS presentations will enable clinical and research care teams to better understand the natural history and prognosis of MELAS and identify the best candidates for specific therapeutic interventions.