Publications by authors named "E Brodt"
ProblemThe persistent underrepresentation of American Indians and Alaska Natives (AIANs) in the health professions and the decline of AIAN matriculants into health-related programs suggest interventions are needed. The authors developed Healers, a text message mentoring service, to engage and support AIANs interested in the health professions.ApproachHealers, launched in 2018, seeks to reach urban and rural high school/college-aged AIANs and other AIANs.
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Objectives: Interventions that aim to optimize spinal cord perfusion are thought to play an important role in minimizing secondary ischemic damage and improving outcomes in patients with acute traumatic spinal cord injuries (SCIs). However, exactly how to optimize spinal cord perfusion and enhance neurologic recovery remains controversial.
Study Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis.
Objective: Surgical decompression is a cornerstone in the management of patients with traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI); however, the influence of the timing of surgery on neurological recovery after acute SCI remains controversial. This systematic review aims to summarize current evidence on the effectiveness, safety, and cost-effectiveness of early (≤24 hours) or late (>24 hours) surgery in patients with acute traumatic SCI for all levels of the spine.
Article Synopsis
- The study used a mixed-methods approach to investigate intra-operative spinal cord injury (ISCI), which lacks a uniform definition, leading to variable reports on its frequency and risk factors.
- A comprehensive review of existing literature was conducted, resulting in a table that summarizes risk factors for ISCI based on systematic analysis and expert input from a Guidelines Development Group.
- Key findings revealed that ISCI frequency can range from 0 to 61%, with older age and certain medical conditions increasing risk, while improved neurological status and intra-operative neuromonitoring decrease risk.*
Objective: Postoperative C5 palsy (C5P) is a known complication in cervical spine surgery. However, its exact pathophysiology is unclear. The authors aimed to provide a review of the current understanding of C5P by performing a comprehensive, systematic review of the existing literature and conducting a critical appraisal of existing evidence to determine the risk factors of C5P.
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