Artificial Intelligence to Predict Billing Code Levels of Emergency Department Encounters.

Study Objective: To use artificial intelligence (AI) to predict billing code levels for emergency department (ED) encounters.

Methods: We accessed ED encounters from our health system from January to September 2023. We developed an ensemble model using natural language processing and machine learning techniques to predict billing codes from clinical notes combined with clinical characteristics and orders.

Association of circulating tumor DNA with patient prognosis in surgically resected renal cell carcinoma.

Background: Despite complete resection, 20%-50% of patients with localized renal cell carcinoma (RCC) experience recurrence within 5 years. Accurate assessment of prognosis in high-risk patients would aid in improving outcomes. Here we evaluate the use of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) in RCC using banked samples and clinical data from a single institution.

Fibula Free Flap Reconstruction of Cervical Spine Defects: A Multi-Institutional Study.

Introduction: Cervical spine defects result in spinal instability, putting the spinal cord and vertebral arteries at risk of damage and possibly devastating neurological injuries. The fibula free flap can span the spinal defects for stability. There is a paucity of literature on this technique.

Prospective Outcomes of Noma Facial Reconstructive Surgery in Sokoto, Nigeria.

Noma is a gangrenous infection of the face that results in severe facial deformity, occurring primarily in malnourished and impoverished populations. To assess clinician- and patient-reported outcomes (PROs) before and after reconstructive surgery for patients with noma in northwest Nigeria. Objective outcomes were recorded using the noma-specific NOITULP (nose, outer cheek, inner cheek, trismus, upper/lower lip, particularities) classification system.

Managing massive palatial defect secondary to palatoplasty failures: an in-depth analysis.

Purpose Of Review: Massive palatal defects resulting from palatoplasty failures arising from cleft palate repair complications present ongoing challenges in clinical practice. The purpose of this review is to provide up-to-date insights into aetiology, risk factors, surgical techniques, and adjunctive therapies, aiming to enhance the understanding of such complex cases, and optimize patient outcomes.

Recent Findings: Primary palatoplasty has fistula recurrence rates ranging from 2.

EEG and Eye-Tracking Error-Related Responses During Predictive Text Interactions: A BCI Case Study.

Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) employ various paradigms which afford intuitive, augmented control for users to navigate digital technologies. In this study we explore the application of these BCI concepts to predictive text systems: commonplace interactive and assistive tools with variable usage contexts and user behaviors. We conducted an experiment to analyze user neurophysiological responses under these different usage scenarios and evaluate the feasibility of a closed-loop, adaptive BCI for use with such technologies.

Nonsyndromic Craniofacial Disorders.

We describe the investigation and management of select pediatric craniofacial disorders their recent advances. Positional plagiocephaly: The incidence of positional plagiocephaly has increased since the institution of the "safe to sleep" campaign to reduce sudden infant death syndrome. Positional plagiocephaly may be associated with underlying developmental delay.