Neurosurgery
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Diffusion basis spectrum imaging (DBSI) is a noninvasive quantitative imaging modality that may improve understanding of cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) pathology through detailed evaluations of spinal cord microstructural compartments. ⋯ DBSI offers granular data on white matter tract integrity in CSM that provide novel insights into disease pathology, supporting its potential utility as a biomarker of CSM disease progression.
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The prevalence of intracranial aneurysms among female cigarette smokers was shown to be high in previous studies, yet the cost-effectiveness of screening them has never been explored. ⋯ Screening female smokers for intracranial aneurysms once at younger age is most optimal. However, in clinical practice, the duration and intensity of exposure to cigarettes should be taken into consideration.