Publications by authors named "Ilona Cazorla Morales"

Article Synopsis
  • Subdural hematoma is an uncommon occurrence linked to hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT), illustrated by a case study of a 49-year-old man with HHT experiencing symptoms like confusion and weakness.
  • Imaging revealed a large chronic subdural hematoma that was impacting brain function, but instead of surgery, doctors opted for conservative treatment strategies to reduce further risks.
  • The case emphasizes the need for cautious management of subdural hematomas in patients with HHT and showcases the effectiveness of nonsurgical options like embolization in achieving recovery.
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Background/objective: Neurosurgery emphasizes the criticality of accurate differential diagnoses, with diagnostic delays posing significant health and economic challenges. As large language models (LLMs) emerge as transformative tools in healthcare, this study seeks to elucidate their role in assisting neurosurgeons with the differential diagnosis process, especially during preliminary consultations.

Methods: This study employed 3 chat-based LLMs, ChatGPT (versions 3.

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Background: Within the current medical workforce, diversity is limited among surgical specialties. However, diversity allows physicians to provide culturally competent care. This paper discusses the trends in racial, ethnic, and gender representation within different surgical subspecialties with an emphasis on neurosurgery over a 20-year time frame.

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Background: Neurosurgery is a specialty that has been dominated by males. Although there has been an increase in the number of women in the field, it is not yet close to being equal. Some noteworthy women who have carved the path for other women to follow in their footsteps include Drs.

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