World Neurosurg
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To examine the perceived effectiveness of the virtual neurosurgery training camps (VNTC) among medical students with (HP) and without (NHP) home neurosurgery residency programs. ⋯ The 2020 VNTC benefited both HPO and NHP medical students, but there were differences in perceived usefulness of virtual education. Future initiatives should continue to be tailored toward disadvantaged students.
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The silastic tube technique, in which a chest tube is placed into the vertebral body defect and impregnated with polymethyl methacrylate, showed good results in patients with lumbar and thoracic neoplastic diseases. There has been only 1 study about the effectiveness and safety of this technique in patients with cervical metastases. We aimed to report our experience in using this technique to reconstruct the spine after corpectomy for cervical metastasis. ⋯ The silastic tube technique in conjunction with anterior cervical plate stabilization might be safe, effective, and cost-effective for patients with cervical spine metastasis.
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To assess effect of licochalcone A (LicA) on amyloid-β (Aβ) peptide fragment 25-35-induced nerve injury and reveal the potential molecular mechanisms involved. ⋯ LicA protects SH-SY5Y cells against Aβ25-35-induced injury, wherein suppressed autophagy and activated PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway are involved, and mTOR-dependent autophagy at least plays some role.
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Posterior fixation without fusion can treat thoracolumbar and lumbar traumatic fractures effectively in certain cases. However, whether patients benefit from implant removal and the correlation between the range of motion (ROM) of the involved segments and the removal time have not been determined. ⋯ Immobilization of the involved segments over 24 months may lead to loss of ROM. Regained segmental ROM is correlated negatively with implant removal time, and removal within 12 months promises a better ROM and quality of life.
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There have been few literature reports on the use of perioperative parameters to predict the risk of albumin transfusion after spinal tuberculosis surgery based on the application of nomogram and propensity score matching (PSM) analysis. ⋯ The PSM analysis had a good matching effect and the nomogram had a good predictive ability. Surgical approach, aspartate aminotransferase/alanine aminotransferase levels, drainage, and kyphosis might be predictors of albumin transfusion after spinal tuberculosis surgery.