Publications by authors named "Caroline Folz"

Background: Essential tremor (ET) is one of the most common movement disorders worldwide. In medically refractory ET, deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the ventral intermediate nucleus of the thalamus is the current standard of care. However, DBS carries an inherent 2% to 3% risk of hemorrhage, a risk that can be much higher in patients with concomitant coagulopathy.

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  • The study aimed to improve residents' learning experiences and educational outcomes by implementing a flipped classroom model combined with case-based learning in neurosurgery training.
  • A council redesigned the curriculum based on feedback and current educational standards, tracking changes through resident surveys and ACGME Resident Surveys.
  • The findings indicated that the new curriculum format was well-received, with most residents reporting improved satisfaction and key components of the learning environment showing positive trends.
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The benefit of antibiotic irrigation for prophylaxis against wound infections, not only for traumatic cranial injuries but also in elective neurosurgical care, has recently been called into question. Several articles have cast doubt on the utility of topical antibiotics, and recently, bacitracin irrigation was made unavailable in some US markets. The pervasive nature of antibiotic irrigation, considering the lack of evidence supporting its use, led the authors to question when and how neurosurgeons started using antibiotic irrigation in cranial neurosurgery.

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Background: Few treatments exist for the cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia. Pharmacological agents resulting in glutamate N-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) receptor hypofunction, such as MK-801, mimic many of these symptoms and disrupt neural activity. Recent evidence suggests that deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the medial septal nucleus (MSN) can modulate medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) and hippocampal activity and improve spatial memory.

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Adequate environmental conditions, comprising sufficient environmental hygiene items (e.g. gloves, soap, and disinfectant), adequate infrastructure (e.

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