Self-efficacy and age associated with disability acceptance trajectories in hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage patients
Belief in yourself helps people accept life after brain bleeds
This prospective longitudinal study of 114 patients with hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage examined the developmental trajectory of disa…
New research shows that your confidence in your own abilities can help you navigate the difficult journey of accepting a disability.
Early LMWH prophylaxis in surgical patients with severe hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage
The Blood Thinner Timing Puzzle After a Brain Bleed
This retrospective cohort study evaluated early low-molecular-weight heparin calcium prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism in 123 surgical …
After brain bleed surgery, doctors face a tough choice — start blood thinners early to prevent leg clots, or wait and risk a dangerous clot …
Research across Intracranial Hemorrhage
Related studies from across the Intracranial Hemorrhage family.
Minocycline reduces 3-month NIH Stroke Scale scores by 2.43 in acute ischemic stroke
Minocycline may improve recovery for some patients after ischemic stroke
This meta-analysis of 2186 patients with acute ischemic and intracerebral hemorrhage evaluated the impact of minocycline on neurological out…
A review of clinical data suggests the antibiotic minocycline could help some patients regain function after an ischemic stroke.
MRSE Brain Abscess After Stent-Assisted Coiling for Ruptured Aneurysm Treated With Drainage
Treatment Strategy for Rare Brain Abscess After Aneurysm Surgery
Single case report and literature review describing a 49-year-old man who developed a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis (ST2)…
A case report describes a specific treatment path for a patient who developed a rare brain abscess following a procedure for a ruptured aneu…
Antiseizure medication prophylaxis shows no significant difference in mortality or functional outcomes in aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage
Antiseizure medications show mixed results for brain bleed patients
This meta-analysis evaluates antiseizure medication (ASM) prophylaxis for adults with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage. The analysis found…
New data shows that while some antiseizure drugs may lower seizure risk after a brain bleed, they do not change overall survival rates.
Deep Learning Models Show Promise for Detecting Cerebral Microbleeds on MRI
Deep Learning Shows Promise for Spotting Brain Microbleeds
A meta-analysis of five patient-level studies finds deep learning models can detect cerebral microbleeds on MRI with strong diagnostic accur…
A new meta-analysis suggests deep learning can help detect tiny brain bleeds on MRI, but the evidence is still early.
Blood GFAP levels provide high specificity for identifying intracerebral hemorrhage in acute stroke patients
Blood tests may help doctors identify types of stroke faster
This meta-analysis evaluates the diagnostic accuracy of blood GFAP levels to differentiate intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) from ischemic stro…
A specific protein in the blood, called GFAP, shows high accuracy in helping doctors tell the difference between types of strokes during eme…
Impact of Very Early Exercise Rehabilitation on Functional Outcomes in Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Very early exercise improves recovery for brain bleed patients
Meta-analysis suggests very early exercise rehabilitation improves NIHSS and Fugl-Meyer scores in stable intracerebral hemorrhage patients.
Starting exercise rehabilitation very early after a brain bleed may lead to better physical function and movement for patients.
Efficacy of Pressure-Controlled Active CSF Irrigation in Managing Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Pressure controlled irrigation may reduce brain damage after brain bleeds
Meta-analysis suggests pressure-controlled active CSF irrigation significantly reduces the odds of delayed cerebral infarction and symptomat…
A review of over 2,000 cases suggests that pressure-controlled irrigation can lower the risk of brain tissue death after a ruptured aneurysm…
Hydrocephalus and high Fisher grade blood distribution are strongly associated with post-procedural seizures in SAH
Specific brain conditions linked to seizures after aneurysm surgery
This meta-analysis of patients undergoing endovascular aneurysm exclusion for subarachnoid hemorrhage identifies hydrocephalus (OR 3.91) and…
New data identifies specific markers, like hydrocephalus, that strongly link to a higher risk of seizures after aneurysm surgery.
Lumbar puncture identifies subarachnoid blood while CT angiography facilitates rapid vascular assessment in SAH
Lumbar Puncture and CT Angiography Help Diagnose Brain Bleeding
This clinical guideline addresses the management of patients with suspected subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) and non-diagnostic head CT scans. …
Doctors use different imaging tools to find brain bleeds when initial scans are unclear, balancing the need for speed against accuracy.
Higher FIB-4 scores are associated with increased odds of poor stroke outcomes and mortality
Higher Fibrosis Scores Linked to Worse Stroke Outcomes
This meta-analysis of 20 cohort studies and 2 cross-sectional studies examines the association between the Fibrosis-4 index (FIB-4) and vari…
A liver health score called FIB-4 shows a link to higher risks of stroke, poor recovery, and death in patients with brain injuries.
Tranexamic acid does not improve mortality or neurological outcomes in acute brain injury
Tranexamic acid does not improve survival in acute brain injuries
This meta-analysis of over 12,000 patients found that tranexamic acid did not significantly impact short-term or long-term mortality or func…
A large review of over 12,000 patients shows that tranexamic acid does not improve survival or recovery after a serious brain injury.
Blood product removal reduces permanent shunting risk and mortality in infants with posthemorrhagic hydrocephalus
Blood Product Removal Shows Lower Risks for Preterm Infants
This meta-analysis of 256 preterm infants with intraventricular hemorrhage and posthemorrhagic hydrocephalus found that blood product remova…
A meta-analysis suggests blood product removal may lower mortality and infection rates in preterm infants with specific brain conditions.