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NEWS: A Randomized Trial on Blood Pressure Augmentation in Acute Spinal Cord Injury Failed To Show Outcome Benefits, With Limitations Prompting Need for More Research

Written By: Shannon Hextrum, MD

Background: There is consensus that appropriate spinal cord perfusion should be maintained in order to prevent secondary injury in the setting of...

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NEWS: Holding Prescribed Aspirin in Chronic SDH Receiving Burr Hole Evacuation May Not Decrease the Risk of Recurrent SDH Requiring Surgical Intervention at 6 Months

Written By: Shannon Hextrum, MD

Background: There is uncertainty regarding whether aspirin should be continued in patients with chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH) who undergo...

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NCS Recognizes Neurocritical Care Leaders Approved for UCNS Committee Roles

Written By: NCS Staff

The Neurocritical Care Society (NCS) is pleased to recognize the neurocritical care leaders recently approved to serve in key roles with the...

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Currents NEWS Editor Commentary: Interpretation and Practice Implications of CREST-2

Written By: Phoebe Johnson-Black, MD

CREST-2 comprises two parallel randomized trials comparing intensive medical management (IMM) alone versus IMM plus revascularization in patients...

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NEWS: CREST-2: Intensive Medical Management with or without Revascularization for Asymptomatic ≥70% Carotid Stenosis

Written By: Preethi Ramchand , MD

Background: Carotid artery disease is a recognized risk factor for acute ischemic stroke. Randomized controlled studies have demonstrated a...