2023
A Systems Approach for Assessing Low Back Pain Care Quality in Veterans Health Administration Chiropractic Visits: A Cross-Sectional Analysis
Muller R, Graham S, Zhao X, Bastian L, Sites A, Corcoran K, Lisi A. A Systems Approach for Assessing Low Back Pain Care Quality in Veterans Health Administration Chiropractic Visits: A Cross-Sectional Analysis. Journal Of Manipulative And Physiological Therapeutics 2023, 46: 171-181. PMID: 38142380, DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2023.11.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPain care qualityChiropractic visitsCare qualitySystemwide processAdvice/educationSoft tissue therapyElectronic health record dataEducation/adviceCare quality assessmentManual chart reviewHealth record dataQuality improvement projectCross-sectional analysisChronic visitsClinical characteristicsNeck painChart reviewFemale patientsInitial visitNeurologic examinationPhysical examinationTherapeutic exerciseMedical historyVisitsRecord data
2022
Confirming a Historical Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis
Solomon AJ, Arrambide G, Brownlee W, Cross AH, Gaitan MI, Lublin FD, Makhani N, Mowry EM, Reich DS, Rovira À, Weinshenker BG, Cohen JA. Confirming a Historical Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis. Neurology Clinical Practice 2022, 12: 263-269. PMID: 35747540, PMCID: PMC9208427, DOI: 10.1212/cpj.0000000000001149.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMultiple sclerosisHistorical diagnosisSubsequent disease activityEvaluation of patientsTime of diagnosisDiagnosis of MSEarly MS diagnosisPrior clinical examinationDisease activityMcDonald criteriaNeurologic examinationTherapeutic challengeClinical progressionMS diagnosisMS attacksClinical examinationPatient recollectionTherapeutic decisionsDiagnostic confirmationMRI scansClinical practiceClinical approachPatientsDiagnosisSclerosisLongitudinally extensive dorsal column spinal cord lesion with sensory ganglionopathy
Cardenas Castillo YM, Zubair AS, DiCapua D, Aguila-Tejedor I, Usman U. Longitudinally extensive dorsal column spinal cord lesion with sensory ganglionopathy. Neurological Sciences 2022, 43: 5157-5159. PMID: 35482156, DOI: 10.1007/s10072-022-06003-0.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesConceptsMagnetic resonance imagingSensory ganglionopathyTotal spine magnetic resonance imagingRepeat magnetic resonance imagingSpine magnetic resonance imagingHigh-dose steroidsProgressive gait unsteadinessSpinal cord lesionsInfectious workupGait unsteadinessPosterior cordCord lesionsElectrodiagnostic testingMotor strengthNeurologic examinationWallerian degenerationCeliac diseaseSensory ataxiaCord signalHyperintense signalSensory axonsPartial improvementResonance imagingVitamin B12GanglionopathyClinical Reasoning: A 73-Year-Old Woman With Episodic Dysarthria and Horizontal Binocular Diplopia
Bower AS, Fisayo A, Baehring JM, Roy B. Clinical Reasoning: A 73-Year-Old Woman With Episodic Dysarthria and Horizontal Binocular Diplopia. Neurology 2022, 98: 767-772. PMID: 35264421, DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000200347.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEMG findingsHorizontal diplopiaHorizontal binocular diplopiaPeripheral nerve hyperexcitabilitySodium channel inhibitorsImpaired abductionTongue fasciculationsTransient dysarthriaElectrodiagnostic studiesTongue deviationSymptomatic reliefClinical presentationNerve hyperexcitabilityNeurologic examinationElectrographic seizuresRight eyeBinocular diplopiaInflammatory conditionsSymptom frequencyOlder womenTransient episodesAdditional episodesMyokymiaSpontaneous depolarizationsChannel inhibitors
2021
Isolated Encephalopathy Without Severe Disease in a COVID-19 Patient: Case Presentation and Workup Strategies
McAlpine LS, Barden M, Zubair AS, Sanamandra S. Isolated Encephalopathy Without Severe Disease in a COVID-19 Patient: Case Presentation and Workup Strategies. Cureus 2021, 13: e13277. PMID: 33728212, PMCID: PMC7955529, DOI: 10.7759/cureus.13277.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2Acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2Respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2COVID-19 patientsSyndrome coronavirus 2Common COVID-19 symptomsCOVID-19 symptomsHuman coronavirus disease 2019Coronavirus disease 2019Multiple organ systemsCOVID-19Neurologic examinationRespiratory dysfunctionCoronavirus 2Disease 2019Respiratory diseaseSevere diseaseSensory examinationWorkup strategiesCase presentationCognitive declineOrgan systemsIntact motorDiseasePatients
2019
1414. Time-to-Completed-Imaging, Survival, and Function in Patients with Spinal Epidural Abscess: Description of a Series of 34 Patients, 2015–2018
King C, Fisher C, Brown P, Priest K, Tanski M, Sullivan P. 1414. Time-to-Completed-Imaging, Survival, and Function in Patients with Spinal Epidural Abscess: Description of a Series of 34 Patients, 2015–2018. Open Forum Infectious Diseases 2019, 6: s515-s515. PMCID: PMC6808760, DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofz360.1278.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSpinal epidural abscessIntravenous drug useDrug useEpidural abscessMean timeAbnormal neurologic examinationRetrospective cohort studySingle academic health centerLife-threatening infectionsMulti-center approachShorter mean timeFrequency of interventionsMotor weaknessBladder dysfunctionCohort studyClassic triadNeurologic examinationBack painSignificant morbidityEmergency departmentRisk factorsSingle hospitalHealth centersQuality improvement workPrior historyTeleneurology Consultations for Prognostication and Brain Death Diagnosis
Girkar U, Palacios R, Gupta A, Schwamm L, Singla P, May H, Estrada J, Whitney C, Matiello M. Teleneurology Consultations for Prognostication and Brain Death Diagnosis. Telemedicine Journal And E-Health 2019, 26: 482-486. PMID: 31503539, DOI: 10.1089/tmj.2019.0033.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBrain deathNeurology consultationIntensive care unitBrain death diagnosisPresence of apneaGood inter-rater reliabilityNeurologic prognosisTeleneurology consultationsApnea testingBrainstem reflexesCare unitNeurologic examinationBedside teamCardiac arrestBrain injuryComatose stateInter-rater reliabilityDeath diagnosisConsensus criteriaAmerican AcademyRemote neurologistDiagnosisDeathStandardized scalesConsultationParoxysmal Sympathetic Hyperactivity
Gobeske K. Paroxysmal Sympathetic Hyperactivity. 2019, 122-124. DOI: 10.1093/med/9780190862923.003.0018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIntensive care unitNeurocritical careAbnormal laboratory test resultsIll neurologic patientsParoxysmal sympathetic hyperactivityMagnetic resonance imagingSympathetic hyperactivityClinical courseInitial presentationNeurologic examinationNeurologic testsCare unitNeurologic patientsClinical practiceLesion localizationResonance imagingGold standardLaboratory test resultsCarePatientsPrognosisHyperactivityPhysiciansDiagnosisNeurology
2014
Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Infants with Bacterial Meningitis
Oliveira CR, Morriss MC, Mistrot JG, Cantey JB, Doern CD, Sánchez PJ. Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Infants with Bacterial Meningitis. The Journal Of Pediatrics 2014, 165: 134-139. PMID: 24726712, PMCID: PMC6855593, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2014.02.061.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBrain magnetic resonance imagingMagnetic resonance imagingBacterial meningitisPositive bacterial culturesCerebrospinal fluidClinical managementNeurosurgical interventionMedical CenterNormal brain magnetic resonance imagingCulture-confirmed bacterial meningitisPositive CSF culture resultsResonance imagingAbnormal magnetic resonance imagingMultiple logistic regression analysisAbnormal neurologic examinationCSF culture resultsChildren's Medical CenterLogistic regression analysisMonths of ageLate seizuresCerebral infarctsLeptomeningeal enhancementAntibiotic therapyCSF cultureNeurologic examination
2012
Plantar Flexion with Noxious Dorsal Foot Stimulation in Brain Death
Hernandez AL, Blondin NA, Curiale G, Greer DM. Plantar Flexion with Noxious Dorsal Foot Stimulation in Brain Death. Neurocritical Care 2012, 17: 268-270. PMID: 22528275, DOI: 10.1007/s12028-012-9697-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBrain deathPlantar flexionSevere anoxic brain injuryAnoxic brain injuryArthroscopic knee surgeryBrain-dead patientsDorsal surfaceMethodsCase reportFoot stimulationCerebral perfusionNeurologic examinationNuclear scanDead patientsKnee surgeryBrain injuryNoxious stimulationPlantar stimulationAncillary testingGreat toeBrain scansTechnetium-99FlexionDeathStimulationPatientsClosed-Cell Stent for Coil Embolization of Intracranial Aneurysms: Clinical and Angiographic Results
Wakhloo A, Linfante I, Silva C, Samaniego E, Dabus G, Etezadi V, Spilberg G, Gounis M. Closed-Cell Stent for Coil Embolization of Intracranial Aneurysms: Clinical and Angiographic Results. American Journal Of Neuroradiology 2012, 33: 1651-1656. PMID: 22492570, PMCID: PMC7964770, DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a3034.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntracranial aneurysmsMRS scoreProcedure-related mortalityPermanent neurologic deficitsWide-neck aneurysmsAntiplatelet treatmentNeurologic deficitsConsecutive patientsAngiographic resultsClinical outcomesEndovascular treatmentNeurologic examinationCoil embolizationRuptured aneurysmsInclusion criteriaStent stenosisCell stentsUnruptured aneurysmsAneurysm occlusionPatientsAneurysmsRecanalizationSACEMortalityTreatment
2009
Early Neurologic Abnormalities Associated with Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Virus Type 1 Infection in a Cohort of Peruvian Children
Kendall EA, González E, Espinoza I, Tipismana M, Verdonck K, Clark D, Vermund SH, Gotuzzo E. Early Neurologic Abnormalities Associated with Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Virus Type 1 Infection in a Cohort of Peruvian Children. The Journal Of Pediatrics 2009, 155: 700-706. PMID: 19628219, PMCID: PMC2764792, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2009.05.027.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAge DistributionAge of OnsetCase-Control StudiesChildChild, PreschoolCohort StudiesConfidence IntervalsFemaleHTLV-I InfectionsHuman T-lymphotropic virus 1HumansInfectious Disease Transmission, VerticalMaleNeurologic ExaminationOdds RatioParaparesisParaparesis, Tropical SpasticPeruPrevalenceProbabilityRisk AssessmentSeverity of Illness IndexSex DistributionSpinal Cord DiseasesTime FactorsUrination DisordersConceptsParesthesia/dysesthesiaHTLV-1 infectionNeurologic abnormalitiesInfective dermatitisHTLV-1Lumbar painHuman T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1 infectionMyelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesisHuman T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1Virus type 1 infectionPeruvian childrenAbnormal neurologic findingsEarly Neurologic AbnormalitiesLower extremity hyperreflexiaStandardized neurologic examinationType 1 infectionTropical spastic paraparesisWeakness/fatigueHTLV-1 statusVirus type 1Uninfected childrenNeurologic findingsNeurologic symptomsUrinary disturbanceNeurologic examinationThe Timing and Influence of MRI on the Management of Patients With Cervical Facet Dislocations Remains Highly Variable
Grauer JN, Vaccaro AR, Lee JY, Nassr A, Dvorak MF, Harrop JS, Dailey AT, Shaffrey CI, Arnold PM, Brodke DS, Rampersaud R. The Timing and Influence of MRI on the Management of Patients With Cervical Facet Dislocations Remains Highly Variable. Clinical Spine Surgery A Spine Publication 2009, 22: 96-99. PMID: 19342930, DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0b013e31816a9ebd.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCervical VertebraeClinical ProtocolsData CollectionDecision Support TechniquesJoint DislocationsJointsMagnetic Resonance ImagingNeurosurgeryObserver VariationOrthopedicsPractice Patterns, Physicians'Professional PracticeSpinal FracturesSpinal FusionSpinal InjuriesSurveys and QuestionnairesTime FactorsTomography, X-Ray ComputedTractionConceptsTraumatic cervical facet dislocationCervical facet dislocationMagnetic resonance imagingComplete spinal cord injuryInfluence of MRIManagement of patientsFacet dislocationSpinal cord injuryOpen reductionCord injuryOrthopaedic surgeonsUtilization of MRIEvidence-based algorithmDifferent clinical scenariosDevastating injuriesNeurologic examinationDisc herniationLigamentous disruptionPlain radiographsClosed treatmentTomography scanPatient managementTreatment decisionsOpen treatmentSpine surgeons
2004
Virtual TeleStroke Support for the Emergency Department Evaluation of Acute Stroke
Schwamm L, Rosenthal E, Hirshberg A, Schaefer P, Little E, Kvedar J, Petkovska I, Koroshetz W, Levine S. Virtual TeleStroke Support for the Emergency Department Evaluation of Acute Stroke. Academic Emergency Medicine 2004, 11: 1193-1197. PMID: 15528584, DOI: 10.1197/j.aem.2004.08.014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTissue plasminogen activatorAcute strokeTelestroke consultationNeedle timeSymptom onsetEmergency departmentHealth Stroke Scale scoreIntravenous tissue plasminogen activatorMean National InstitutesPossible acute strokeEmergency department evaluationStroke Scale scoreAcute ischemic strokeEvaluation of patientsEligible patientsStroke neurologistsIschemic strokeDepartment evaluationNeurologic examinationRandomized trialsStroke expertiseProtocol violationsEmergency physiciansInter-rater reliabilityPatient managementCharacteristics That Distinguish Accidental From Abusive Injury in Hospitalized Young Children With Head Trauma
Bechtel K, Stoessel K, Leventhal JM, Ogle E, Teague B, Lavietes S, Banyas B, Allen K, Dziura J, Duncan C. Characteristics That Distinguish Accidental From Abusive Injury in Hospitalized Young Children With Head Trauma. 2004, 114: 165-168. PMID: 15231923, DOI: 10.1542/peds.114.1.165.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAbusive head injuryAccidental head injuryAbnormal mental statusMonths of ageUnilateral retinal hemorrhageRetinal hemorrhagesHead injuryProportion of childrenScalp hematomaMental statusHead traumaOutcome measuresSecondary outcome measuresHead injury groupSerial neurologic examinationsMain outcome measuresAbusive head traumaChild abuse specialistInjury groupEye examinationVitreous hemorrhageClinical featuresInitial presentationNeurologic examinationOphthalmoscopic examination
2000
Outcome of Children in the Indomethacin Intraventricular Hemorrhage Prevention Trial
Ment L, Vohr B, Allan W, Westerveld M, Sparrow S, Schneider K, Katz K, Duncan C, Makuch R. Outcome of Children in the Indomethacin Intraventricular Hemorrhage Prevention Trial. 2000, 105: 485-491. PMID: 10699097, DOI: 10.1542/peds.105.3.485.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-SteroidalBrain Damage, ChronicCerebral HemorrhageCerebral VentriclesChild, PreschoolDose-Response Relationship, DrugFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansIndomethacinInfantInfant, NewbornInfant, Premature, DiseasesMaleNeurologic ExaminationNeuropsychological TestsPregnancyConceptsLow-dose indomethacinIntraventricular hemorrhagePlacebo childrenIndomethacin therapyPreterm infantsEarly administrationNeurologic examinationPrevention trialsLow birth weight preterm infantsStudy childrenBirth weight preterm infantsSeverity of IVHLow birth weight survivorsMean gestational ageWeight preterm infantsAdverse neurodevelopmental outcomesOutcome of childrenStandard neurologic examinationYears of ageNeurodevelopmental handicapPreterm neonatesNeurodevelopmental examinationNeurodevelopmental outcomesCerebral palsyGestational age
1997
Antecedents of Cerebral Palsy in a Multicenter Trial of Indomethacin for Intraventricular Hemorrhage
Allan W, Vohr B, Makuch R, Katz K, Ment L. Antecedents of Cerebral Palsy in a Multicenter Trial of Indomethacin for Intraventricular Hemorrhage. JAMA Pediatrics 1997, 151: 580-585. PMID: 9193243, DOI: 10.1001/archpedi.1997.02170430046010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCranial US findingsIntraventricular hemorrhageUS findingsWeight infantsBronchopulmonary dysplasiaPeriventricular leukomalaciaCerebral palsyNeonatal intensive care unitCerebral palsy ratesActive treatment groupIntensive care unitSurfactant replacement therapyIncidence of CPPalsy rateHospital daysPreterm infantsCohort followIndependent predictorsMulticenter trialNeurologic examinationCare unitReplacement therapyUltrasonographic scansBirth weightCranial US
1996
Neurodevelopmental outcome at 36 months' corrected age of preterm infants in the Multicenter Indomethacin Intraventricular Hemorrhage Prevention Trial.
Ment L, Vohr B, Oh W, Scott D, Allan W, Westerveld M, Duncan C, Ehrenkranz R, Katz K, Schneider K, Makuch R. Neurodevelopmental outcome at 36 months' corrected age of preterm infants in the Multicenter Indomethacin Intraventricular Hemorrhage Prevention Trial. 1996, 98: 714-8. PMID: 8885951, DOI: 10.1542/peds.98.4.714.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCerebral HemorrhageChild DevelopmentChild, PreschoolChi-Square DistributionCyclooxygenase InhibitorsHumansIndomethacinInfantInfant, NewbornInfant, PrematureInfant, Premature, DiseasesInfant, Very Low Birth WeightIntelligence TestsNeurologic ExaminationUltrasonography, Doppler, TranscranialConceptsLow-dose indomethacinMonths' corrected ageIntraventricular hemorrhageCorrected ageNeurodevelopmental followLong-term neurodevelopmental followLow birth weight infantsLow birth weight neonatesBirth weight infantsMean gestational ageBirth weight neonatesStandard neurologic examinationAdverse cognitive outcomesIncidence of deafnessDose indomethacinWeight infantsPreterm infantsProspective trialWeight neonatesCranial ultrasoundEarly administrationNeurodevelopmental outcomesNeurologic examinationCerebral palsyGestational age
1991
Surgical Management of Lateral Ventricular Tumors
Piepmeier J, Sass K. Surgical Management of Lateral Ventricular Tumors. Developments In Oncology 1991, 333-335. DOI: 10.1007/978-94-011-3152-0_59.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLateral ventricular tumorsVentricular tumorsRisk of seizuresTranscallosal surgeryConsecutive patientsNeurologic examinationNeurologic functionSurgical treatmentSurgical managementRange of pathologiesTranscallosal approachTumor exposureCorpus callosumExcessive retractionOperative procedureTumorsCognitive functionSevere memory problemsPatientsSurgeryRelative deficitMemory problemsRelative liabilityDeficitsPerformance IQ
1984
Intracerebral masses in patients with intractable partial epilepsy.
Spencer D, Spencer S, Mattson R, Williamson P. Intracerebral masses in patients with intractable partial epilepsy. Neurology 1984, 34: 432-6. PMID: 6422323, DOI: 10.1212/wnl.34.4.432.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPartial seizuresSubtotal lobectomyUncontrolled partial seizuresGood seizure controlIntractable partial epilepsySimple partial seizuresIntracranial mass lesionsForm of treatmentSeizure controlMass resectionNeurologic examinationPreoperative evaluationSurgical treatmentIntracerebral massPartial epilepsyRadiologic studiesMass lesionStructural lesionsPatientsSeizuresLesionsLobectomyNeoplasmsTreatmentResection
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