Publications by authors named "K B Faust"
Synaptic mechanisms that contribute to human memory consolidation remain largely unexplored. Consolidation critically relies on sleep. During slow wave sleep, neurons exhibit characteristic membrane potential oscillations known as UP and DOWN states.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMicroplastic pollution in aquatic environments is a growing global concern. Microplastics, defined as plastic fragments smaller than five millimetres, accumulate in freshwater reservoirs, especially in urban areas, impacting resident biota. This study examined the effects of microplastics on the performance and microbiome of Daphnia, a keystone organism in freshwater ecosystems, through both in situ sampling of freshwater ponds and a controlled 23-day in vitro exposure experiment.
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- This study focuses on the role of Thyroid Transcription Factor-1 (TTF-1) in lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) brain metastases, specifically its predictive value and relationship with patient outcomes.
- Researchers analyzed data from 245 patients who had brain metastases, looking at factors like tumor volume and survival rates based on TTF-1 expression status.
- Results indicate that TTF-1 negative patients had larger tumors, higher proliferation rates, and worse survival outcomes, suggesting that TTF-1 negativity signifies a more aggressive form of the disease, warranting further study on its underlying mechanisms.
Integration of a lightweight and table-mounted robotic alignment tool with automated patient-to-image registration using robotic cone-beam CT for intracranial biopsies and stereotactic electroencephalography.
Neurosurg Focus
December 2024
Objective: Robotics in neurosurgery is becoming increasingly prevalent. The integration of intraoperative imaging for patient registration into workflows of newer robotic systems enhances precision and has further driven their widespread adoption. In this study, the authors report on a lightweight, table-mounted robotic system integrating robotic cone-beam CT (CB-CT) for automated patient registration in cranial biopsies and stereotactic electroencephalography (sEEG).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUnintentionally retained surgical items are never events that can be costly to patients and health care facilities. A labor and delivery unit quality improvement team at a southwestern Pennsylvania facility identified an opportunity for improvement associated with preventing retained surgical items. After reviewing the available literature, they identified a practice gap and decided to revise the count sheet.
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