Publications by authors named "E M Adkins"
Empowering Women's Health after Spinal Cord Injuries: A Timely and Practical Update.
Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am
February 2025
Article Synopsis
- Women make up around 20% of the spinal cord injury (SCI) population, with a rising number of women affected, estimated at 40,000-45,000 in the U.S.
- The most frequent cause of these injuries remains motor vehicle accidents.
- Women with SCI have distinct healthcare requirements throughout their lives compared to men, warranting tailored awareness and care recommendations for healthcare providers.
Background: The International Neuroblastoma Risk Group (INRG) classifier utilizes a staging system based on pretreatment imaging criteria in which image-defined risk factors (IDRFs) are used to evaluate the extent of locoregional disease. Children's Oncology Group (COG) study ANBL0531 prospectively examined institutional determination of IDRF status and compared that to a standardized central review.
Methods: Between 9/2009-6/2011, patients with intermediate-risk neuroblastoma were enrolled on ANBL0531 and had IDRF assessment at treating institutions.
Temporal trends in BAHA softband wear time among pediatric patients.
Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol
July 2024
Background: We previously reported excellent three-year overall survival (OS) for patients with newly diagnosed intermediate-risk neuroblastoma treated with a biology- and response-based algorithm on the Children's Oncology Group study ANBL0531. We now present the long-term follow-up results.
Methods: All patients who met the age, stage, and tumor biology criteria for intermediate-risk neuroblastoma were eligible.
Article Synopsis
- - The study highlights a gap in medical students' understanding of anatomy and its application in surgery, proposing that integrating drawing with traditional learning can improve retention and comprehension of pelvic anatomy in an OB/GYN context.
- - Third-year medical students participated in an interactive drawing session focused on pelvic anatomy, where they presented and explained related surgical topics, followed by a survey to evaluate their retention and understanding of the material.
- - Results showed that a significant majority of students felt better prepared for surgical rotations after the session, with many reporting enhanced understanding of pelvic anatomy and pathology through drawing, which suggests that this method effectively aids learning.