OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of transcarotid arterial
revascularization (TCAR) as a viable intervention in the treatment of symptomatic carotid artery …

Historically, medical trainees were educated in the hospital on real patients. Over the last
decade, there has been a shift to practicing skills through simulations with mannequins or …

Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a debilitating neurologic disorder that can result in significant
morbidity and mortality, as well as long term disability. Pediatric spinal cord injuries account for …

Background Transradial access has been described for mechanical thrombectomy in acute
stroke, and proximal balloon occlusion has been shown to improve recanalization and …

Background A significant portion of health care spending is driven by a small percentage of
the overall population. Understanding risk factors predisposing patients to disproportionate …

Background Frailty is associated with adverse outcomes in traumatically injured geriatric
patients but has not been well-studied in geriatric Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Objective To …

Endoscopic spine surgery (ESS) advances the principles of minimally invasive surgery,
including minor collateral tissue damage, reduced blood loss, and faster recovery times. ESS …

Background In the context of increased attention afforded to hospital efficiency and improved
but safe patient throughput, decreasing unnecessary hospital length of stay (LOS) is …

Background: Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage is a major source of morbidity and mortality,
and its management has undergone foundational changes over the last 2 decades. We …

Endoscopic techniques in spine surgery are rapidly evolving, with operations becoming
progressively safer and less invasive. Lumbar interbody fusion (LIF) procedures comprise many …