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Low‐intensity focused ultrasound neuromodulation for drug‐resistant epilepsy: A randomized, sham‐controlled crossover trial

Epilepsia, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective This study was undertaken to evaluate the safety, feasibility, and efficacy of low‐intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU) as a noninvasive neuromodulation technique in patients with drug‐resistant epilepsy (DRE). Methods In this pilot, single‐blind, randomized sham‐controlled crossover trial, 12 patients with DRE underwent both LIFU and
Chien‐Chen Chou, Yen‐Cheng Shih, Yi‐Hsiu Chen, Po‐Tso Lin, Chun‐Fu Lin, Po‐Chun Chu, Hao‐Li Liu, Cheng‐Chia Lee, Hsiang‐Yu Yu   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Assessment of anxiety in parents of children undergoing tonsillectomy under general anaesthesia: A cross‐sectional study

Health Science Reports
Background and Aims Surgery in the pediatric age group entails a significant amount of anxiety for parents. Due to anxiety, parents are unable to take care of their children, which could affect the child's well‐being and contributes to poor outcomes. The
Khalid Maudood Siddiqui, Zohair Ahmed Khan, Muhammad Saad Yousuf, Muhammad Asghar Ali   +3 more
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Preoperative anxiety and its association with patients’ desire for support - an observational study in adults

BMC Anesthesiology, 2021
Background Preoperative anxiety is prevalent and has harmful effects on postoperative outcomes. However, to date, it is still unclear (i) to what extent patients perceive preoperative anxiety as emotionally distressful, (ii) whether patients would ...
Stefan Salzmann, Stephen Rienmüller, Stefan Kampmann, Frank Euteneuer, Dirk Rüsch   +4 more
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Preoperative amygdala fMRI in temporal lobe epilepsy [PDF]

, 2009
Purpose: Anterior temporal lobe resections (ATLR) benefit 70% of patients with refractory mesial temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE), but may be complicated by emotional disturbances.
Silvia B. Bonelli, Mahinda Yogarajah, Matthias J. Koepp, John S. Duncan, Mark R. Symms, Koepp, M.J., Robert Powell, Powell, R., Thompson, P. J., Duncan, J.S., Symms, M.R., Bonelli, S.B., Yogarajah, M., Pamela J. Thompson   +13 more
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Electroclinical features and dynamic network connectivity of orbitofrontal epilepsy

Epilepsia, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective Orbitofrontal epilepsy (OFE) is rare and underrecognized. This study aims to characterize electroclinical features and dynamic network connectivity of OFE and subtypes. Methods We retrospectively analyzed 17 patients with OFE who underwent stereoelectroencephalographic (SEEG) electrode implantation and epilepsy surgery at our center.
Meixuan Ren, Cuiping Xu, Na Clara Pan, Runshi Gao, Wei Shu, Xueyuan Wang, Xi Zhang, Li Wang, Liping Zhang, Xiaoming Yan, Xiaohua Zhang, Tao Yu, Mohamad Z Koubeissi, Yuping Wang   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Novel planning pipeline utilizing the Surgical Theater system for pediatric epilepsy surgery

Epilepsia Open, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective Advances in the analysis and collation of radiographic datasets have enhanced presurgical planning for various neurosurgical procedures, including clipping of cerebral aneurysms, surgical resection of tumors, and arteriovenous malformation management.
Lisa B. E. Shields, Hunain Abri, Cemal Karakas, Shannon D. Davis, Ian S. Mutchnick   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Preoperative anxiety and associated factors among adult surgical patients in Debre Markos and Felege Hiwot referral hospitals, Northwest Ethiopia

BMC Anesthesiology, 2018
Background Anxiety during the preoperative period is the most common problem with a number of postoperative complications such as an increase in postoperative pain, delay of healing and prolong the hospital stay.
Henok Mulugeta, Mulatu Ayana, Mezinew Sintayehu, Getenet Dessie, Tesfu Zewdu   +4 more
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The Influence of Pre-operative Pain and Anxiety on Acute Postoperative Pain in Cardiac Surgery Patients Undergoing Enhanced Recovery after Surgery

Turkish Journal of Anaesthesiology and Reanimation, 2023
Objective: Perioperative multimodal analgesia is an important step in enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) care. Many factors, such as preoperative chronic pain and anxiety, may provide information about the expected postoperative pain.
Aslıhan Aykut, Nevriye Salman, Zeliha Aslı Demir, Atakan Furkan Eser, Ayşegül Özgök, Serdar Günaydın   +5 more
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Prepare, don't scare: Rethinking cognitive readiness before epilepsy surgery

Epilepsia Open, EarlyView.
Abstract Epilepsy surgery is an effective but underutilized treatment for drug‐resistant epilepsy, and concerns about postsurgical cognitive change are a prominent barrier. Refinements in surgical technique can reduce cognitive impact, but cognitive change cannot always be avoided, and approaches carrying lower cognitive risk are often less effective ...
Kayela Arrotta, Sofia Lesica, Hien Luu, Sallie Baxendale   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Measures of preoperative anxiety: Part two

The current literature indicates that routine evaluation of preoperative anxiety, its determinants, and patient-specific concerns is universally advocated.
Dorota Banaszkiewicz, Krzysztof Jarmoszewicz, Katarzyna Nowicka-Sauer, Adam Zemła, Bartosz Trzeciak   +4 more
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