Publications by authors named "I M Germano"
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- * A survey conducted among Ethiopian neurosurgeons revealed that most were general practitioners, with only one being fellowship-trained in pediatric neurosurgery; a significant portion worked in the capital, Addis Ababa, and commonly treated conditions like neural tube defects, hydrocephalus, and trauma.
- * The findings indicate a pressing need for more pediatric neurosurgeons in Ethiopia, with recommendations for establishing training programs and improving early diagnosis and treatment strategies for pediatric patients.
The expectation of quality and safety is a fundamental tenet in all areas of healthcare, and a cornerstone of best practice is a process of continuous learning and continuous improvement. Independent audits and peer review of radiotherapy programs are an important mechanism for identifying process or technology gaps, for highlighting areas for improvement, and for incorporating within continuous improvement processes. In the field of radiotherapy, independent certification programs exist within various national and/or professional spheres, yet few focus specifically on specialty procedures such as radiosurgery or brachytherapy, despite several recommendations for such programs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Primary spinal cord glioblastoma (scGB) is a rare and aggressive spinal glioma, making up 7.5% of such cases. Whereas molecular profiles associated with improved overall survival (OS) are well studied for cranial glioblastoma (GB), the molecular characteristics of scGB are less documented.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continue to occur at high levels. According to the WHO, each year there are an estimated 374 million new infections with syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and trichomoniasis. STIs are associated with an increased risk of acquiring HIV infection.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Neuronavigation, explored as an intra-operative adjunct for brain tumor surgery three decades ago, has become globally utilized with a promising upward trajectory. This study aims to chart its success from idea to adoption and evolution within the US and globally.
Methods: A three-pronged methodology included a systematic literature search, impact analysis using NIH relative citation ratio (RCR) and Altmetric scores, and assessment of patent holdings.