Posterior-only 2-level vertebrectomy and fusion in a medically complex patient with lumbar metastasis: illustrative case.

Background: Spinal metastases are commonly seen in patients with cancer and often indicate a poor prognosis. Treatment can include curative or palliative surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. The surgical approach varies widely on the basis of the affected region of the spine, the location of the tumor (anterior versus posterior), the goal of surgery, the health of the patient, and surgeon preference.

Medical evidence in asylum applications: Medical versus legal approaches.

The purpose of this narrative review is to elucidate the ways the clinicians working on forensic medical evaluations can engage with asylum proceedings. We compare the legal and medical perspectives on different aspects of forensic medical evidence, asylum evaluations, and asylum applications. As asylum seekers must demonstrate a well-founded fear of persecution in order to receive asylee status, legal and medical professionals often need to collaborate in asylum cases.

Extracting Data from the Electronic Health Record of Patients with ADHD Reveals Pediatricians' Discussions of Educational Support and Document Collection.

Primary care physicians (PCPs) have an important role in the identification and management of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). There is a paucity of research on PCPs' practices related to the discussion of educational interventions. We conducted a retrospective chart review using Natural Language Processing to extract data on how often PCPs in an outpatient clinic: 1) discuss educational support with patients and caregivers; and 2) obtain educational records.

Investigation of the Genes Involved in the Outbreaks of and spp. in the United States.

spp. and () are two of the deadliest foodborne pathogens in the US. Genes involved in antimicrobial resistance, virulence, and stress response, enable these pathogens to increase their pathogenicity.