Publications by authors named "J Lara-Reyna"
Background: This study primarily aimed to assess the volumetric attributes of the midbrain and perimesencephalic structures preoperatively and following surgical interventions in patients diagnosed with brain herniation secondary to traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Methods: We evaluated patients based on radiological findings and clinical symptoms indicative of brain herniation. We performed semi-automated segmentation of the intracranial structures most relevant to trauma and of interest for the current study, such as hematoma, ventricles, midbrain, and perimesencephalic cisterns.
Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in operative traumatic brain injury.
Surg Neurol Int
September 2024
Background: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a significant complication in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI), but the optimal timing of pharmacological prophylaxis in operative cases remains controversial.
Methods: This retrospective study aimed to describe the timing of pharmacological prophylaxis initiation in operative TBI cases, stratified by surgery type, and to report the frequency of worsening postoperative intracranial pathology.
Results: Data from 90 surgical TBI patients were analyzed, revealing that 87.
Diversity of bacterial communities in wetlands of Calakmul Biosphere Reserve: a comparative analysis between conserved and semi-urbanized zones in pre-Mayan Train era.
BMC Microbiol
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- The Calakmul Biosphere Reserve (CBR) is rich in plant and animal biodiversity, but its microbial communities are not well understood, prompting a need for assessment especially due to the impact of recent infrastructure like the Maya train.
- Research involved analyzing the microbiota in three wetlands, focusing on differences between undisturbed and semi-urbanized zones over three years using advanced genomic techniques.
- Statistical results revealed significant diversity differences in bacterial communities between undisturbed and semi-urban areas, with major communities predominantly including Actinobacteria, Acidobacteria, and Proteobacteria, highlighting the role of geography in microbial composition.
Early surgical decompression within 24 hours for traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) is associated with improved neurological recovery. However, the ideal timing of decompression is still up for debate. The objective of this study was to utilize our retrospective single-institution series of ultra-early (<5 hours) decompression to determine if ultra-early decompression led to improved neurological outcomes and was a feasible target over previously defined early decompression targets.
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