Literature Watch
Teleneurology vs On-Site Neurology Consultation for Postadmission Hospital Care of Stroke
Written By: NCS Staff
For subacute stroke care, teleneurological ward rounds were found to be not only noninferior but clearly superior to conventional on‑site rounds,...
Literature Watch
Acute Brain Injury in New-Onset Refractory Status Epilepticus and Etiology-Defined Status Epilepticus
Written By: NCS Staff
New‑onset refractory status epilepticus (NORSE) causes severe and rapidly escalating neuronal injury, far greater than what is seen in...
Literature Watch
Early vs Delayed Extubation After Thrombectomy for Acute Ischemic Stroke
Written By: NCS Staff
Early extubation after thrombectomy did not improve 90‑day functional outcomes, new research shows.
Literature Watch
Elevated Intra‑Abdominal Pressure as a Prognostic Marker of Enteral Nutrition Intolerance and Adverse Outcomes in Neurocritical Care: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Written By: NCS Staff
In a retrospective cohort study of 120 neurocritical care patients receiving at least 5 days of enteral nutrition, researchers examined how...
Literature Watch
Perihematomal Edema and Functional Outcome After Intracerebral Hemorrhage: A Meta-Analysis of Individual Participant Data
Written By: NCS Staff
Growth of perihematomal edema (PHE) in the first 24 and 72 hours after intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is independently associated with a higher...
Literature Watch
Increased Risk of Ischemic Events in Patients With Stroke Treated With Clopidogrel and a P-CAB or PPI
Written By: NCS Staff
Concomitant use of either potassium‑competitive acid blockers (P‑CABs) or proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) with clopidogrel increases the risk of...
Literature Watch
Spontaneous Breathing Trials as Predictors of Extubation Outcomes in Neurocritical Care: Insights From the ENIO Study
Written By: NCS Staff
A study of more than 800 mechanically ventilated patients with acute brain injury (ABI) found that neither the type nor the length of spontaneous...
Literature Watch
Classification and Management of Ischemic Stroke in Patients With Active Cancer: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association
Written By: NCS Staff
An American Heart Association scientific statement reports that 10%–15% of ischemic stroke patients have a history of cancer, with about...