New interest in fibrinogen as an ischemic risk factor.

Platelet-fibrin clot formation is a key process in acute arterial thrombosis. The relationship between thrombin-induced platelet-fibrin clot strength (P-FCS) and fibrinogen levels in patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) and COVID-19 has not been studied. In thhe current study, the contribution of fibrinogen to P-FCS has been explored in healthy subjects (n=157), patients hospitalized with COVID-19 (n=116), and patients with CVD (n=93) using thrombelastography (TEG 6s) with citrate cartridge.

Academic accomplishments of Black neurosurgeons in the United States.

Objective: Neurosurgery has remained relatively homogeneous in terms of racial and gender diversity, trailing behind national demographics. Less than 5% of practicing neurosurgeons in the United States identify as Black/African American (AA). Research and academic productivity are highly emphasized within the field and are crucial for career advancement at academic institutions.

An overview of the utility of prasugrel hydrochloride as a treatment option for ischemic stroke.

Introduction: Prasugrel, a potent P2Y receptor inhibitor, is not currently recommended in patients with stroke due to a higher rate of recurrent stroke. Prasugrel was associated with comparable efficacy to clopidogrel in reducing the risk of ischemic stroke in a recent phase III study.

Areas Covered: The authors provide an overview of the potential role of prasugrel in the management of ischemic stroke.

Effect of online public domain representation in neurosurgical resident recruitment and decision-making.

Objective: Over the past 20 years, female representation in neurosurgical residency programs has steadily increased. Still, the number of Black women and Black neurosurgical residents overall has remained stagnant. The authors aimed to understand the factors that led to this stagnation and how online public domain representation informs current and upcoming resident recruitment and decision-making.