Publications by authors named "Albert Alan"
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- * A systematic review of literature published since 2019 analyzed 11 studies involving 237 individuals with various types of SCIs, focusing on the effectiveness, safety, and costs of 3DP devices such as orthoses and vertebral bodies.
- * Most studies reported positive outcomes with treatment costs ranging from $65 to $5,000, indicating that 3DP technologies could greatly improve spinal injury treatments and patient care overall.
Background: The treatment landscape for trigeminal neuralgia (TN) involves various surgical interventions, among which microvascular decompression (MVD) stands out as highly effective. While MVD offers significant benefits, its success relies on precise surgical techniques and patient selection. In addition, the emergence of awake surgery techniques presents new opportunities to improve outcomes and minimize complications associated with MVD for TN.
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- The gut-brain axis (GBA) is a complex communication system between the gut and the central nervous system, influencing both neurological and gastrointestinal diseases.
- The review evaluates the use of neuromodulation techniques, which can affect the GBA and improve conditions like irritable bowel syndrome, Parkinson's disease, and more.
- By analyzing extensive literature, it underscores the potential benefits of neuromodulation in restoring neural pathways and enhancing patient quality of life, despite some challenges.
Background: Emerging research expands our understanding of the cerebellum beyond motor control to include cognitive, emotional, and autonomic functions. This review examines the cerebellum's complex role, spotlighting Schmahmann's syndrome, or cerebellar cognitive affective syndrome (CCAS), which impairs executive functions, language, and spatial processing. It emphasizes advancements in diagnosing CCAS and the imperative of developing superior diagnostic tools for managing cerebellar pathologies effectively.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The underrepresentation of the Black community in neurosurgery is concerning, especially given projections that racial minorities will become the majority in the U.S. by 2044.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Homelessness is a growing concern in the US, with 3.5 million people experiencing it annually and 600,000 on any given night. Homeless individuals face increased vulnerability to 30-day hospital readmissions and higher mortality rates, straining the healthcare system and exacerbating existing disparities.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: This review is centered on the pivotal role of surgical interventions within the comprehensive management of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Surgical strategies are indispensable components of TBI care, encompassing primary injury management and the alleviation of secondary injury processes, including the handling of intracranial hemorrhages (ICHs), contusions, and mass lesions.
Methods: A systematic review was carried out by searching databases including PubMed, Embase, and Scopus.
Background: This review delves into clinical strategies aimed at addressing the complexities of traumatic brain injury (TBI), specifically focusing on pharmaceutical interventions and stem cell therapies as potential avenues for enhancing TBI outcomes.
Methods: A thorough review of clinical strategies for TBI management, encompassing pharmaceutical and nonpharmaceutical interventions, was performed. PubMed, MEDLINE and clinical trial databases were searched to identify relevant studies and clinical trials.
Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) poses a significant public health concern, profoundly impacting individuals and society. In this context, behavioral interventions have gained prominence as crucial elements in TBI management, addressing the diverse needs of TBI-affected individuals.
Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted, utilizing databases such as PubMed, Embase, and Scopus.
Background: This study was performed to test the hypothesis that systemic leukocyte gene expression has prognostic value differentiating low from high seizure frequency refractory temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE).
Methods: A consecutive series of patients with refractory temporal lobe epilepsy was studied. Based on a median baseline seizure frequency of 2.
Emotional intelligence in neurosurgery: Mitigating burnout and enhancing performance.
Surg Neurol Int
September 2023
Background: This study underscores the high burnout rates among physicians, particularly surgical residents, attributing it to the demanding health-care ecosystem. It highlights the negative impacts of burnout, such as medical errors and increased health-care costs, while exploring the potential mitigating role of emotional intelligence (EI) and mindfulness. The research aimed to analyze the existing literature on EI in neurosurgery, focusing on its relationship with physician burnout and its potential role in healthcare leadership and residency training programs.
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- The cerebral cortex has six layers and includes key regions for neurosurgery like the primary motor cortex and supplementary motor cortex, but there are knowledge gaps about the transitions between specific areas.
- This study aims to create a non-invasive imaging protocol to identify critical anatomical borders around these motor areas using T1/T2 weighted imaging.
- Research findings show that the primary motor cortex is the thickest region in the brain, and while there are methods for mapping borders between these areas, challenges remain in differentiating certain regions using MRI.