Articles: treatment.
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Recent advances in flow diverter (FD) therapy for intracranial aneurysms have highlighted the need to evaluate risk factors for in-stent stenosis (ISS), a potentially serious complication. This meta-analysis aims to identify risk factors associated with an increased risk of ISS after FD treatment. ⋯ This meta-analysis identified both nonmodifiable (younger age, male sex) and modifiable (smoking) patient factors, as well as high-risk aneurysm characteristics (posterior circulation, fusiform, ruptured), associated with an increased risk of ISS after FD treatment. These findings highlight the importance of tailored monitoring and management approaches for optimizing outcomes in FD therapy.
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Cluster headache (CH) is a debilitating neurological disorder characterized by severe, unilateral pain, and ipsilateral autonomic symptoms. Chronic CH is exceedingly rare in Taiwan, constituting approximately 1% of all CH cases. This narrative review provides an up-to-date overview of the acute and preventive treatment strategies for CH in Taiwan, focusing on currently available pharmacological options in the country. ⋯ Neuromodulatory therapies, such as noninvasive vagus nerve stimulation, show promise for chronic and refractory CH but have limited availability in Taiwan. In conclusion, despite the availability of various acute and preventive treatment options, unmet needs in the management of CH in Taiwan remain. In particular, increased awareness and education among healthcare professionals to improve the diagnosis and management of CH in Taiwan should be implemented.