Complications associated with the initial learning curve of minimally invasive spine surgery: a systematic review

JA Sclafani, CW Kim - Clinical Orthopaedics and Related …, 2014 - journals.lww.com
Background There is an inherently difficult learning curve associated with minimally invasive
surgical (MIS) approaches to spinal decompression and fusion. The association between …

[BOOK][B] The educated parent: Recent trends in raising children.

JD Sclafani - 2004 - psycnet.apa.org
In this book, the author offers a blend of the gist of social science research on parenting, and
his perspectives and experiences as a mental health professional. Chapter 1 covers some …

Copper hydride-catalyzed tandem 1, 4-reduction/alkylation reactions

…, W Chrisman, K Noson, P Papa, JA Sclafani… - Tetrahedron, 2000 - Elsevier
Exposure of an enone to a catalytic quantity of [CuH(PPh 3 )] 6 in the presence of one of
several silyl hydrides (PhMe 2 SiH, PMHS, HMe 2 SiOSiMe 2 H) leads to conjugate reduction …

Direct Asymmetric Zn− Aldol Reaction of Methyl Vinyl Ketone and Its Synthetic Applications

BM Trost, S Shin, JA Sclafani - Journal of the American Chemical …, 2005 - ACS Publications
A direct catalytic asymmetric aldol reaction of methyl vinyl ketone is described using our
dinuclear zinc catalyst. The obtained aldol adduct functions as a bifunctional building block by …

Biaryls via Suzuki cross-couplings catalyzed by nickel on charcoal

BH Lipshutz, JA Sclafani, PA Blomgren - Tetrahedron, 2000 - Elsevier
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Efficient Synthesis of 1,1'-Binaphthyl and 2,2'-Bi-o-tolyl-2,2'-bis(oxazoline)s and Preliminary Use for the Catalytic Asymmetric Allylic Oxidation of Cyclohexene

MB Andrus, D Asgari, JA Sclafani - The Journal of Organic …, 1997 - ACS Publications
Chiral C2-symmetric bis (oxazoline) s have been successfully employed as ligands with
various metals in numerous catalytic asymmetric processes. These include cyclopropanation, 2 …

Ganglioside‐induced neuritogenesis: verification that gangliosides are the active agents, and comparison of molecular species

…, FJ Roisen, G Yorke, JR Sclafani - Journal of …, 1983 - Wiley Online Library
Gangliosides were previously reported to induce neuritogenesis in primary neuronal cultures
and in some neurally derived cell lines. Because isolated gangliosides usually contain …

An aqueous ratiometric fluorescence probe for Zn (II)

JA Sclafani, MT Maranto, TM Sisk, SA Van Arman - Tetrahedron letters, 1996 - Elsevier
We report herein the first example of the use of metal promoted intramolecular excimer
formation using a system derived from a simple linear polyamine. The system demonstrates that …

Use of a quantitative pedicle screw accuracy system to assess new technology: initial studies on O-arm navigation and its effect on the learning curve of percutaneous …

JA Sclafani, GJ Regev, J Webb, SR Garfin, CW Kim - SAS journal, 2011 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: A quantitative screw accuracy system is proposed that allows for high-fidelity
discrimination between various methods of pedicle screw insertion. Our purpose was to …

The effect of anterior longitudinal ligament resection on lordosis correction during minimally invasive lateral lumbar interbody fusion: Biomechanical and radiographic …

C Kim, JA Harris, A Muzumdar, S Khalil, JA Sclafani… - Clinical …, 2017 - Elsevier
Background Lateral lumbar interbody fusion is powerful for correcting degenerative
conditions, yet sagittal correction remains limited by anterior longitudinal ligament tethering. …