INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGES

This study looked at a procedure to close a small pouch in the heart (the left atrial appendage) in 58 people with an irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) who had previously had a brain bleed. Because blood thinners, the usual treatment to prevent strokes, are too risky for …

This study tested whether an artificial intelligence (AI) tool helps doctors and radiographers read head CT scans more accurately and quickly. 33 readers reviewed 150 scans, some normal and some showing brain injuries like bleeding or stroke. The goal was to see if AI assistance …

This study observed 160 adults undergoing planned brain surgery to see if raising blood pressure during the procedure affects bleeding control. Doctors temporarily increased blood pressure with medication and noted whether surgeons needed extra steps to stop bleeding. The goal wa…

This study followed 188 children who had seizures shortly after birth to see how they develop over time. Researchers measured thinking skills, behavior, and daily living abilities to find risk factors for disabilities. The goal is to better understand long-term outcomes and help …

This study checked how well a new rule works to decide if older adults (65+) who have fallen need a head CT to look for brain bleeding. Only about 5% of these patients actually have bleeding, but it can be serious. The goal was to see if the rule can safely avoid unnecessary CT s…