BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to systematically review complications arising from intramedullary nailing (IMN) of proximal and humeral shaft fractures. This study hypothesized that there would be a low rate of complications and revision...
Background: Pulmonary artery stenosis, neoaortic dilatation, and neoaortic valve insufficiency are among the most frequent complications of the arterial switch operation (ASO) for repair of dextro-transposition of the great arteries (d-TGA). It remains...
Objectives: Endothelial colony-forming cells (ECFCs) in circulating blood represent an attractive cell source for cellularizing engineered valve scaffolds that may function as living valve replacements with durability and growth potential. In other...
Background: Surgery is the standard of care for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), with stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) reserved for patients who are not surgical candidates or decline surgery. The role of SBRT for medically operable...
Background: Thoracic aortic pathology most commonly reviewed at our institution includes aortic aneurysms, acute dissection and acute aortitis, all which are associated with distinct histologic and morphologic features. Spatial transcriptomics enables...
Objective:
Compare differences in demographics, comorbidities, and ED visits or hospitalizations in Black versus White AIBD patients evaluated and treated at Duke Dermatology between 2012-2021.
Background:
Previous cross-sectional studies of...
Low back pain (LBP) is a prevalent musculoskeletal condition, but little is known about the characteristics of individuals transitioning from acute to chronic states. This transition can significantly reduce quality of life. The BACk Study aims to...
Chart reviews of 36 NSIP patients were conducted to determine if there is a significant difference in Xe MRI membrane high percent (MHP) signal between NSIP patients with severe outcomes vs non-severe outcomes. The results indicate there is a...
This project is a systematic review of Nigerian neurosurgical literature published between 1962-2023 that analyzes the prevalence, management, and outcomes of hydrocephalus in Nigeria with a focus on pediatrics.
A retrospective mid term study that was a continuation of a short term study that looks at the efficacy of proximal endoscopic hamstring repair to assess patient satisfaction and outcomes.