Implementation of an Optimized Preoperative Checklist for Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Within a Multiinstitutional Resident Education Curriculum.

Background: Preoperative review of computed tomography (CT) imaging assists with endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) planning, where trainees may benefit from a systematic approach. We have previously developed an optimized preoperative checklist for sinus CT imaging using an iterative modified Delphi method.

Objective: In this study, we assess the utility of an optimized preoperative checklist for residents performing ESS.

Examining factors associated with poor metered-dose inhaler technique in a cohort of bronx patients with uncontrolled asthma.

Objective: Most studies investigating at-risk groups for poor inhaler technique (PT) have been in adolescents. However, evidence suggests older age correlates with PT. This study aimed to correlate patient characteristics with PT in an adult asthma cohort in the Bronx.

Coordination of bilateral synchronous and asynchronous hand movements.

This study deals with the coordination of bilateral synchronous and asynchronous hand movements. Cooperative hand movements (e.g.

Cooperative hand movements in tetraplegic spinal cord injury patients: Preserved neural coupling.

Objectives: To evaluate whether the task-specific neural coupling mechanism during the performance of cooperative hand movements is preserved in tetraplegic subjects.

Methods: Recordings of ipsilateral and contralateral electromyographic reflex responses in activated forearm muscles and bilateral somatosensory potentials (SSEP) to unilateral ulnar nerve stimulations during rest, cooperative and non-cooperative hand movements.

Results: Contralateral reflex responses were present in almost all patients during cooperative hand movements but small in amplitude when hand function was severely impaired.

Cooperative hand movements: effect of a reduced afference on the neural coupling mechanism.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of unilateral reduction of afferent input on the 'neural coupling' mechanism during cooperative hand movements. This 'neural coupling' is reflected in the task-specific appearance of contralateral reflex responses in forearm muscles to unilateral arm nerve stimulation. Sensory input from the right hand was reduced by ischemic nerve block at the right wrist.