Publications by authors named "G Barkay"
Introduction: The femur is a common site for Multiple Myeloma (MM) involvement. This study explores the impact of preventive surgery for anticipated femoral pathological fractures (IFF), based on Mirels classification, versus treatment of pathological femur fracture (PFF) on MM patient mortality and morbidity.
Methods: Retrospective cohort of 33 patients undergoing surgery due to femoral MM involvement (2004-2015), 18 patients with PFF, 15 patients with IFF, followed up until deceased or to July 2016.
Article Synopsis
- The Galilee region has a diverse Arab population including Muslims, Christians, Druze, and Bedouins, each with unique cultural backgrounds.
- This study focused on analyzing ischemic stroke characteristics such as recurrence rates, severity, and subtypes across these distinct communities and genders, revealing significant variations.
- Key findings included higher recurrent stroke rates in Bedouins, more large vessel strokes in Christians, and notable gender disparities in stroke severity among Druze, highlighting the need for tailored prevention and treatment strategies for these subgroups.
Unlabelled: Both Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) and Noonan syndrome (NS) are RASopathies. Characteristic cardiac phenotypes of NS, including specific electrocardiographic changes, pulmonary valve stenosis and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy have not been completely studied in NF1.
Purpose: The aims of this study were to assess: (1) similarities in the prevalence and types of ECG and conventional echocardiographic findings described in NS in asymptomatic patients with NF1, and (2) the presence of discrete myocardial dysfunction in NF1 patients using myocardial strain imaging.
Background: Distinguishing between cervical nerve root and intrinsic shoulder pathology can be a difficult task given the overlapping and often coexisting symptoms.
Objective: The objective of this study was to highlight the often-complicated presentation of these symptoms and the subsequent potential for delay in care regarding this subset of patients.
Methods: A total of 9 patients, managed by one of two different surgeons, were identified with a history of C5 nerve root palsy.
Study Design: Prospective cohort study.
Objectives: In this study we aim to assess the difference in triggered EMG readings throughout different depths in the psoas muscle during the lateral approach to the lumbar spine and their effect on surgeon decision making.
Methods: Three surgeons, practicing at different institutions, assessed triggered EMG readings during the trans psoas approach at the level of the disc and 5,10 and 15 millimeters into the psoas muscle with sequential dilators.