Publications by authors named "N Dietz"

Anterior communicating artery (ACom) aneurysm, one of the most frequent types of intracranial aneurysm rupture, usually results in a subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) with intraventricular hemorrhage. We describe a case of an ACom aneurysm rupture with subarachnoid, intraparenchymal, and subdural hemorrhages (SDH) with midline shift in a 55-year-old woman. Decompressive craniectomy was performed to evacuate the SDH with subsequent microsurgical clipping of the aneurysm.

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Poor preoperative sleep quality and impaired sleep continuity may heighten acute postoperative pain intensity and increase analgesic consumption, with negative implications for recovery, mental and physical health. The main objective of the current review was to investigate the relationship between preoperative sleep disturbance and acute postoperative pain control. Four electronic databases were systematically searched from inception to December 2023.

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Introduction: Bladder dysfunction and associated complications of the urinary system negatively impact the quality of life in children living with spinal cord injury (SCI). Pediatric lower urinary tract deficits include bladder over-activity, inefficient emptying, decreased compliance, and incontinence. Recent evidence in adults with SCI indicates significant improvements in bladder capacity and detrusor pressure following participation in an activity-based recovery locomotor training (ABR-LT) rehabilitative program.

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We sought to identify long-term associations of medical complications and healthcare utilization related to polypharmacy following spinal surgery for degenerative lumbar pathology. The IBM MarketScan dataset was used to select patients who underwent spinal surgery for degenerative lumbar pathology with 2-year follow-up. Regression analysis compared two matched cohorts: those with and without polypharmacy.

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  • Obesity is linked to esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC), with inflammation from obesity contributing to insulin resistance and a higher risk of developing EAC.
  • The study analyzed tissue samples from 23 patients to assess the levels of various pro-apoptotic and anti-apoptotic factors that could influence EAC progression.
  • Findings revealed that EAC and Barrett's esophagus showed reduced pro-apoptotic factors and increased anti-apoptotic factors, suggesting that obesity-related changes in these mediators could promote EAC development.
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