Publications by authors named "F Robertson"
Background: Awake craniotomy (AC) is a technique that balances maximum resection and minimal postoperative deficits in patients with intracranial tumors. To aid in the comparability of functional outcomes after awake surgery, this study investigated its international practice and aimed to define categories of postoperative deficits.
Methods: A survey was distributed via neurosurgical networks in Europe (European Association of Neurosurgical Societies, EANS), the Netherlands (Nederlandse Vereniging voor Neurochirurgie, NVVN), Belgium (Belgian Society of Neurosurgery, BSN), and the United States (Congress of Neurological Surgeons, CNS) between April 2022 and April 2023.
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- Cerebral white matter lesions (WMLs) in people with multiple sclerosis (pwMS) are linked to the loss of myelin-producing cells, and current treatments aim to reduce these lesions and associated disabilities.
- A new genetic testing program identified risk factors for WML formation and suggested personalized lifestyle changes and nutrient optimization as possible preventive measures.
- A 10-year pilot study found that pwMS who followed these lifestyle interventions exhibited significantly smaller WML volumes compared to those who did not, highlighting the potential of dietary and lifestyle changes in managing MS, though further research is necessary.*
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- * These malformations can affect the embryonic vein of Galen and its tributaries located in the third ventricle of the brain.
- * Dural sinus malformations feature enlarged brain venous sinuses that may develop multiple arteriovenous shunts, while pial arteriovenous fistulae involve high-flow connections between arteries and veins without a clear nidus.
Mitochondrial disorders exhibit clinical and genetic diversity. Nearly 400 distinct genes, located in both the mitochondrial and nuclear genomes, harbor pathogenic variants that can produce a broad spectrum of mitochondrial diseases. This work aims to explore the genetic etiology of a cohort of Egyptian pediatric patients who were clinically suspected of having a mitochondrial disorder.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Strong performance in neurosurgical sub-internships is a vital component of a successful residency application and requires adequate familiarity with clinical knowledge and technical skills that may not be covered in standard medical school curricula. Accordingly, a need exists for immersive and comprehensive sub-internship preparation programs that respect time and resource limitations, are optimized based on longitudinal student feedback, provide opportunities for mentorship, and foster enthusiasm for neurosurgery. Therefore, residents at a single institution designed and implemented a comprehensive curriculum for a 1-day sub-internship academy.
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