Study Design. Systematic review. Objective. The objectives of this systematic review were to
determine the patient and perioperative risk factors that contribute to infections after spine …

BACKGROUND: In July 2009, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)
incorporated postgraduate year 1 (PGY1 intern) level training into all US …

Objective Despite surgical, technological, medical, and anesthetic improvements, patient
outcomes following elective neurosurgical procedures can be associated with high morbidity. …

BACKGROUND Despite our inability to accurately predict survival in many cancer patients,
a life expectancy of at least 3 mo is historically necessary to be considered for surgical …

OBJECTIVES: Traumatic brain injury is associated with coagulopathy that increases mortality
risk. Viscoelastic hemostatic assays such as thromboelastography (Haemonetics SA, Signy…

Decompressive craniectomy (DC) for the management of severe traumatic brain injury (TBI)
has a long history but remains controversial. Although DC has been shown to improve both …

Importance There is a lack of evidence regarding the effectiveness and safety of
pharmacologic venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis among patients who undergo …

Riluzole is a sodium-glutamate antagonist that attenuates neurodegeneration in amyotrophic
lateral sclerosis (ALS). It has shown favorable results in promoting recovery in pre-clinical …

Objective To examine trends in the use of antipsychotic medication in Medicaid-eligible
youth from 2008 to 2013 and the factors associated with this use. Method Youth aged 0 to 17 …

Study Design Systematic review. Study Rationale One of the most consistent indications for
a Chiari decompression is tonsillar descent meeting the radiographic criteria and an …