All targets in the anterior circulation had significantly larger areas of surgical freedom when treated via the MPTa versus the SOa. CONCLUSIONS The MPTa provides greater surgical exposure and better maneuverability than that offered by the SOa. The SOa may be advantageous as a direct corridor for treating lesions located in the contralateral side…[Read more]

Piroplasmosis is a serious debilitating and sometimes fatal disease. Phylogenetic relationships within piroplasmida are complex and remain unclear. In the study, we assessed the relative resolution capabilities of the DNA sequences of the nuclear genes 40S ribosomal protein S5 (RPS5) and mitochondrial DNA Cytochrome c oxidase subunit III (cox3)…[Read more]

03) after implementation (P < .001). Mean (SD) ICU Mobility Scale scores increased on initial evaluation from 4.4 (2.8) to 5.0 (2.8) (P = .01) and at intensive care unit discharge from 6.4 (2.5) to 6.8 (2.3) (P = .04). Complications occurred in 0.2% of patients mobilized. In phase 2, 84% of patients had out-of-bed activity after implementation.…[Read more]

This shows the need to address fear of movement in prehabilitation/rehabilitation pre- or postsurgically to improve health outcomes for patients who undergo lumbar spine surgery. BACKGROUND Cavernous-carotid fistulas (CCFs) can present with a variety of symptoms depending on the anatomy of the fistula and its venous drainage. Patients most…[Read more]