Evaluating the Evidence: Scientometric Analysis of Highly Cited Neurofibromatosis 1 Publications.

The study of Neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1) is progressing rapidly. This study aimed to identify historical trends in publications focusing on NF1, to find the top 100 most cited publications on this topic, and to evaluate their level of evidence. This study identifies historical trends in publication regarding NF1 with the aim of providing readers useful information about the areas of research being performed, an educational guide to facilitate novice researchers in conducting effective evidence-based medical research, and unique insight into developments and trends of NF 1 research.

Corneal Neurotization in the Setting of Facial Paralysis: A Comprehensive Review of Surgical Techniques.

Neurotrophic keratopathy is characterized by decreased corneal sensitivity, decreased reflex tearing, and poor corneal healing resulting in corneal injury. Without proper sensory innervation, the cornea undergoes continuous epithelial injury, ulceration, infection and eventually results in vision loss. In situations where patients have concomitant facial paralysis, such as after resection of a large vestibular schwannoma, the ocular health is further impaired by paralytic lagophthalmos with decreased eye closure and blink reflex, decreased tearing, and potential lower eyelid malposition.

A Century in Review: Medicolegal Implications of Facial Nerve Paralysis.

It is important to recognize factors that may mitigate the risk of a potential lawsuit and increase knowledge and awareness of physicians. To evaluate and characterize facial nerve paralysis litigation claims and related potential causes. These data were extracted from the two main computerized legal databases: WestLaw and LexisNexis.

Synergistic Growth in Number of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology Matches at Pennsylvania State College of Medicine After 2016.

In 2016, when interventional radiology (IR) separated from diagnostic radiology (DR), the future implications were unknown. The goal of this study is to investigate trends in DR and IR matches at Penn State College of Medicine (PSCOM) from 2011-2020, particularly before and after 2016. This retrospective study generated descriptive statistics and paired t-tests, finding a statistically significant difference in mean number of DR and IR matches before and after 2016.