scholarly journals The feasibility and added value of mapping music during awake craniotomy: a systematic review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. R. Kappen ◽  
T. Beshay ◽  
A. J. P. E. Vincent ◽  
D. Satoer ◽  
C. M. F. Dirven ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Awake Craniotomy ◽  
Added Value

scholarly journals Impact of combined use of intraoperative MRI and awake microsurgical resection on patients with gliomas: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Constantin Tuleasca ◽  
Henri-Arthur Leroy ◽  
Iulia Peciu-Florianu ◽  
Ondine Strachowski ◽  
Benoit Derre ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Postoperative Complications ◽  
Brain Tumors ◽  
Standard Error ◽  
Complete Resection ◽  
Awake Craniotomy ◽  
Intraoperative Mri ◽  
Primary Brain Tumors ◽  
Combined Use ◽  
Microsurgical Resection

AbstractMicrosurgical resection of primary brain tumors located within or near eloquent areas is challenging. Primary aim is to preserve neurological function, while maximizing the extent of resection (EOR), to optimize long-term neurooncological outcomes and quality of life. Here, we review the combined integration of awake craniotomy and intraoperative MRI (IoMRI) for primary brain tumors, due to their multiple challenges. A systematic review of the literature was performed, in accordance with the Prisma guidelines. Were included 13 series and a total number of 527 patients, who underwent 541 surgeries. We paid particular attention to operative time, rate of intraoperative seizures, rate of initial complete resection at the time of first IoMRI, the final complete gross total resection (GTR, complete radiological resection rates), and the immediate and definitive postoperative neurological complications. The mean duration of surgery was 6.3 h (median 7.05, range 3.8–7.9). The intraoperative seizure rate was 3.7% (range 1.4–6; I^2 = 0%, P heterogeneity = 0.569, standard error = 0.012, p = 0.002). The intraoperative complete resection rate at the time of first IoMRI was 35.2% (range 25.7–44.7; I^2 = 66.73%, P heterogeneity = 0.004, standard error = 0.048, p < 0.001). The rate of patients who underwent supplementary resection after one or several IoMRI was 46% (range 39.8–52.2; I^2 = 8.49%, P heterogeneity = 0.364, standard error = 0.032, p < 0.001). The GTR rate at discharge was 56.3% (range 47.5–65.1; I^2 = 60.19%, P heterogeneity = 0.01, standard error = 0.045, p < 0.001). The rate of immediate postoperative complications was 27.4% (range 15.2–39.6; I^2 = 92.62%, P heterogeneity < 0.001, standard error = 0.062, p < 0.001). The rate of permanent postoperative complications was 4.1% (range 1.3–6.9; I^2 = 38.52%, P heterogeneity = 0.123, standard error = 0.014, p = 0.004). Combined use of awake craniotomy and IoMRI can help in maximizing brain tumor resection in selected patients. The technical obstacles to doing so are not severe and can be managed by experienced neurosurgery and anesthesiology teams. The benefits of bringing these technologies to bear on patients with brain tumors in or near language areas are obvious. The lack of equipoise on this topic by experienced practitioners will make it difficult to do a prospective, randomized, clinical trial. In the opinion of the authors, such a trial would be unnecessary and would deprive some patients of the benefits of the best available methods for their tumor resections.

scholarly journals Consumer Acceptance of App Push Notifications: Systematic Review on the Influence of Frequency

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (13) ◽  
pp. 36
Author(s):  
Atilla Wohllebe
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Consumer Acceptance ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Research Articles ◽  
Smartphone App ◽  
Message Delivery ◽  
Frequency Content ◽  
Qualitative Synthesis ◽  
Scientific Papers ◽  
Observed Behaviour

Using push notifications, companies can address their smartphone app users with advertising messages. Each of these notifications can mean added value for smartphone users in terms of content, but also disruption and interruption. It is therefore important for advertisers to understand how the frequency of message delivery influences consumer acceptance. The systematic review is based on the PRISMA method and initially identifies a total of 18,725 potentially relevant scientific papers. The 17 research articles included in the qualitative synthesis show that push notifications are suitable for encouraging users to use an app and establish new habits. App usage increases with frequency, with particularly active users tolerating higher frequencies. At the same time it is also shown that too high a frequency can be perceived as disturbing and users should therefore be given the opportunity to determine the frequency with which they receive notifications. A gap in research has been identified in particular in studies that look at real observed behaviour of app users instead of behaviour reported via questionnaires and examine the interaction of frequency, content and presentation of notifications.

scholarly journals Metabolomic Profiling in Lung Cancer: A Systematic Review

Metabolites ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 630
Author(s):  
Daniela Madama ◽  
Rosana Martins ◽  
Ana S. Pires ◽  
Maria F. Botelho ◽  
Marco G. Alves ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Metabolomic Profiling ◽  
Significant Burden ◽  
Advanced Stages ◽  
Altered Metabolism ◽  
Metabolic Biomarkers ◽  
Analytical Platforms

Lung cancer continues to be a significant burden worldwide and remains the leading cause of cancer-associated mortality. Two considerable challenges posed by this disease are the diagnosis of 61% of patients in advanced stages and the reduced five-year survival rate of around 4%. Noninvasively collected samples are gaining significant interest as new areas of knowledge are being sought and opened up. Metabolomics is one of these growing areas. In recent years, the use of metabolomics as a resource for the study of lung cancer has been growing. We conducted a systematic review of the literature from the past 10 years in order to identify some metabolites associated with lung cancer. More than 150 metabolites have been associated with lung cancer-altered metabolism. These were detected in different biological samples by different metabolomic analytical platforms. Some of the published results have been consistent, showing the presence/alteration of specific metabolites. However, there is a clear variability due to lack of a full clinical characterization of patients or standardized patients selection. In addition, few published studies have focused on the added value of the metabolomic profile as a means of predicting treatment response for lung cancer. This review reinforces the need for consistent and systematized studies, which will help make it possible to identify metabolic biomarkers and metabolic pathways responsible for the mechanisms that promote tumor progression, relapse and eventually resistance to therapy.

scholarly journals Mapping the language landscape: A systematic review of interventions used in awake craniotomy

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rhiannon MacKenzie-Phelan ◽  
Karen Sage ◽  
Daniel Roberts ◽  
Daniel Roberts
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Awake Craniotomy

scholarly journals Is There Empirical Evidence on How the Implementation of a Universal Basic Income (UBI) Affects Labour Supply? A Systematic Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (22) ◽  
pp. 9459
Author(s):  
Manuela A. de Paz-Báñez ◽  
María José Asensio-Coto ◽  
Celia Sánchez-López ◽  
María-Teresa Aceytuno
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
Labour Supply ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Basic Income ◽  
Working Age ◽  
Working Age Population ◽  
Detailed Search ◽  
Maximum Reliability

The objective of this article is to determine, as conclusively as possible, if the implementation of a Universal Basic Income (UBI) would lead to a significant reduction in the working age population labour supply. If this were true, implementation of a UBI may not be sustainable. To do this, we will compile empirical evidence from studies over the last few decades on the effects of implementation of a UBI on employment. We apply the PRISMA methodology to better judge their validity, which ensures maximum reliability of the results by avoiding biases and making the work reproducible. Given that the methodologies used in these studies are diverse, they are reviewed to contextualize the results taking into account the possible limitations detected in these methodologies. While many authors have been writing about this issue citing experiences or experiments, the added value of this article is that it performs a systematic review following a widely tested scientific methodology. Over 1200 documents that discuss the UBI/employment relationship have been reviewed. We found a total of 50 empirical cases, of which 18 were selected, and 38 studies with contrasted empirical evidence on this relationship. The results speak for themselves: Despite a detailed search, we have not found any evidence of a significant reduction in labour supply. Instead, we found evidence that labour supply increases globally among adults, men and women, young and old, and the existence of some insignificant and functional reductions to the system such as a decrease in workers from the following categories: Children, the elderly, the sick, those with disabilities, women with young children to look after, or young people who continued studying. These reductions do not reduce the overall supply since it is largely offset by increased supply from other members of the community.

scholarly journals How can technology support ageing in place in healthy older adults? A systematic review

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aline Ollevier ◽  
Gabriel Aguiar ◽  
Marco Palomino ◽  
Ingeborg Sylvia Simpelaere
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Narrative Analysis ◽  
Final Analysis ◽  
Cochrane Collaboration ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Ageing In Place ◽  
Healthy Older Adults

Abstract Background Ageing in place has recently gained visibility in healthcare policies and services. Technology has the potential to facilitate independence at home. The objective of this systematic review is to identify technologies that have been rigorously evaluated for supporting the ageing in place of healthy older adults. As well we explored the methods in engagement with technology in healthy older adults. Methods Databases Pubmed, Scopus, PsycInfo and Cinahl were consulted for clinical controlled trials or randomised controlled trials between 2014 and 2019. Studies were included if they contained a technological intervention and focussed on supporting healthy older adults’ independent living. PRISMA guidelines and the risk of bias tool of the Cochrane Collaboration were applied. Results The search identified 3662 articles of which only 7 made the final analysis. Through narrative analysis, technologies were categorised into three groups: accessible communication, emergency assistance and physical and mental well-being. Patient-centredness was extensively addressed by exploring how the participants engaged in the development and evaluation of the technology and how they were trained and monitored. Conclusions Literature concerning technology to support ageing, based on controlled trials and research performed in authentic home situations, is scarce. Thus, there is a need to investigate the subject in depth. The use of a neurofeedback headband, an accessible computer system, a wristband with pedometer, a biofeedback device and an online video platform can bring added value to ageing in place for healthy older adults. A patient-centred approach for developing, implementing and evaluating technology benefits ageing in place.

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