Complication avoidance, rehabilitation, pain therapy and palliative care for patients with metastatic spine tumors: WFNS spine committee recommendations.

Objective: This review aims to formulate the most current, evidence-based recommendations regarding complication avoidance, rehabilitation, pain therapy and palliative care for patients with metastatic spine tumors.

Methods: A systematic literature search in PubMed and MEDLINE, and was performed from 2013 to 2023 using the search terms "complications" + "spine metastases", "spine metastases" + + "rehabilitation", "spine metastases" + "pain therapy" + "palliative care". Screening criteria resulted in 35, 15 and 56 studies respectively that were analyzed.

Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interfaces for the Management of Symptomatic Non-extremity Neuropathic Pain and Neuromas.

Introduction: Regenerative peripheral nerve interfaces (RPNI) can be used to mitigate neuropathic pain resulting from nerve injury or neuroma formation following trauma, surgery, or amputation. Most of the current literature discusses the utility of RPNI for the treatment of neuropathic pain in the upper and lower extremities; however, RPNI can also improve neuropathic pain in non-extremity regions. Our objective was to characterize and describe patient cases of non-extremity RPNIs.

Myoid Hamartoma of the Breast With Rearrangement and Associated In-Situ and Invasive Carcinoma: Case Report and Review of Literature.

Myoid hamartoma of the breast is an uncommon benign breast neoplasm. We describe an unusual example of an in-situ and invasive carcinoma arising in a myoid hamartoma. We also describe the unique molecular findings in the myoid hamartoma and review the pertinent literature.

Evaluation of Permanent Nipple-Areola Complex Sensitivity Loss Following Reduction Mammoplasty.

Background: Predictors for permanent nipple-areola complex (NAC) insensitivity after reduction mammoplasty are sparsely defined.

Objectives: We analyze factors associated with NAC insensitivity over a long-term follow-up.

Methods: A retrospective analysis of reduction mammoplasties on 1598 breasts performed by four surgeons from March 2015-February 2023 was conducted.

Surgical options for metastatic spine tumors: WFNS spine committee recommendations.

Surgical treatments for metastatic spine tumors have evolved tremendously over the last decade. Improvements in immunotherapies and other medical treatments have led to longer life expectancy in cancer patients. This, in turn, has led to an increase in the incidence of metastatic spine tumors.

Comparison of Diagnostic Accuracies of Commonly Used Trial of Void Parameters.

Importance: Understanding the diagnostic accuracy of postoperative trial of void (TOV) parameters is important for decision making related to postoperative catheterization.

Objective: The aim of the study was to compare the diagnostic accuracies of common postoperative TOV parameters.

Design: The study population comprised a prospective cohort undergoing outpatient urogynecologic procedures at a tertiary referral center from September 2018 to June 2021.

Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter-2 Inhibition Normalizes Metabolic Derangements in the Ischemic Myocardium.

Introduction: Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) have shown efficacy in the context of heart failure but have not been well-studied in ischemic heart disease. We employed a large animal model of chronic coronary artery disease and metabolic syndrome (MS) to investigate the hemodynamic and metabolic consequences of SGLT2i administration.

Methods: Thirty-eight Yorkshire swine were divided into two groups, with half (n = 21) receiving a high fat diet to induce MS, and the other half fed a standard diet (n = 17).

A Glossary of Terms in Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare.

In recent decades, artificial intelligence (AI) has infiltrated a variety of domains, including media, education, and medicine. There exists no glossary, lexicon, or reference for the uninitiated medical professional to explore the new terminology. As AI-driven technologies and applications become more available for clinical use in healthcare settings, an understanding of basic components, models, and tasks related to AI is crucial for clinical and academic appraisal.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion: Findings from the Sleep Research Society.

Objectives: To characterize representation and inclusion among Sleep Research Society members and examine associations between sociodemographic features and Sleep Research Society experiences.

Methods: The Sleep Research Society Taskforce for Diversity and Inclusion developed a web-based questionnaire in 2021, assessing membership data and Sleep Research Society experiences (self-initiated and society-initiated participation, feeling very welcomed, perceptions of inclusiveness, and diversity of viewpoints represented). Frequencies were calculated and adjusted Poisson regression models with robust variance were fit to estimate associations.

Dr. Thanjavur Santhanakrishna Kanaka: Asia's First Female Neurosurgeon and a Pioneer of Functional Neurosurgery.

Dr. Thanjavur Santhanakrishna Kanaka significantly advanced Indian healthcare through her pioneering contributions to modern surgical techniques and advocacy for gender equity in medical education. Her research in stereotactic surgery and electrode implantation, coupled with her focus on cost-effective care for low-income patients, has had a profound impact on neurosurgery.

Breaking Barriers: The Life and Legacy of Gerty Cori in Biochemical Research.

Gerty Theresa Cori, a remarkable and pioneering biochemist, became the first woman to receive the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1947 for her groundbreaking research in carbohydrate metabolism. Her work, in collaboration with her husband Carl Ferdinand Cori, revolutionized the scientific understanding of carbohydrate metabolism and had a profound impact on medicine and human health. This paper offers a historical vignette of Gerty Cori's life, tracing her journey from her early years in Prague to her pivotal role in transforming biochemistry.

Graduate Medical Education Financing in the US Department of Veterans Affairs.

Background: The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) partners with 250 sponsors of graduate medical education (GME), annually providing $850 million for 11,000 full-time equivalent resident positions that support veteran patient care and provide educational opportunities for trainees from affiliated academic programs. Knowledge of VA GME financing is vital to maintain these partnerships.

Observations: In response to increased scrutiny from several federal oversight bodies, the VA revised its GME reimbursement policy and procedures, including implementing new resident tracking and auditing mechanisms.

Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Outcomes After Ventricular Fibrillation.

Introduction:  This study is a retrospective review of patients who sustained out-of-hospital cardiac arrest due to ventricular fibrillation. The data were analyzed to decipher predictors of good outcomes as the overall survival rate in the county is significantly higher than the national average.

Methods: The inclusion criteria for the study comprised all patients over the age of 18 for whom a call was made for unresponsiveness.

Post-operative Saddle Pulmonary Embolism: A Case Report.

Pulmonary embolisms are serious complications that can arise from surgical procedures involving the extremities due to the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and subsequent embolism. This life-threatening condition occurs when an embolus lodges at the bifurcation of the main pulmonary arteries, compromising blood flow to the lungs. Treatment options for pulmonary embolism primarily include anticoagulation therapy, thrombolysis, thrombectomy, and inferior vena cava (IVC) filter placement.