World Neurosurg
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Review Meta Analysis
Meta-analysis of acupuncture treatment for cervicogenic headache.
To analyze and evaluate the clinical effect of acupuncture on cervicogenic headache (CEH), and provide evidence-based basis for clinical selection of acupuncture for CEH. ⋯ Acupuncture treatment is effective for CEH relief and worthy of clinical application.
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Review Meta Analysis Comparative Study
Pipeline Embolization Device and Flow Re-Direction Endoluminal Device for Intracranial Aneurysms: A Comparative Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Study.
When it comes to intracranial aneurysms, the quest for more effective treatments is ongoing. Flow diversion represents a growing advancement in this field. This review seeks to compare 2 variants of the endovascular flow diversion method: the Flow Re-Direction Endoluminal Device (FRED) and the Pipeline Embolization Device (PED). ⋯ This meta-analysis suggests comparable efficacy but different safety profiles between FRED and PED in treating intracranial aneurysms. FRED demonstrated a higher rate of good modified Rankin scores, while PED showed increased hemorrhage and re-treatment rates. Understanding these differences is crucial for informed decision-making in clinical practice.