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On 10.31.11, In Brain Trauma and NeuroCritical Care, by Julio Pereira, MD
Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics, Volume 8, Issue 5, Page 423-429, November 2011. Object Various surgical interventions have been described to evacuate chronic subdural collections (CSCs) of infancy. These include transfontanel percutaneous aspiration, subdural drains, placement of bur hole(s) with or without a subdural drain, and shunting. Shunt placement typically provides good long-term success (resolution of [...]
On 10.31.11, In Hydrocephalus, by Julio Pereira, MD
Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics, Volume 8, Issue 5, Page 509-521, November 2011. Object Evidence from the CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda (CCHU) suggests that treatment for hydrocephalus in infants can be effective and sustainable in a developing country. This model has not been broadly supported or implemented due in part to the absence of data [...]
On 10.31.11, In Vascular, by Julio Pereira, MD
Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics, Volume 8, Issue 5, Page 522-525, November 2011. Object Cerebral cavernous malformations (CCMs) are common vascular lesions in the brain, affecting approximately 0.5% of the population and representing 10%–20% of all cerebral vascular lesions. One-quarter of all CCMs affect pediatric patients, and CCMs are reported as one of the main causes [...]
On 10.31.11, In Hydrocephalus, by Julio Pereira, MD
Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics, Volume 8, Issue 5, Page 489-493, November 2011. Object The goal of this study was to externally validate the proposed Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy Success Score (ETVSS), which predicts successful treatment for hydrocephalus on the basis of a child’s individual characteristics. Methods The authors retrospectively identified 181 cases of consecutive endoscopic third [...]
On 10.30.11, In Radiosurgery, by Julio Pereira, MD
Abstract BACKGROUND: Neurosurgical resection is considered the standard treatment for most patients with a single brain metastasis. However, radiosurgery (RS) is a reasonable alternative. It was demonstrated that whole-brain radiotherapy (WBRT) in addition to RS improves local control of 1-3 brain metastases. Little information is available regarding WBRT in addition to RS for a single [...]
On 10.30.11, In Vascular, by Julio Pereira, MD
Full article access for Neurosurgery subscribers at Neurosurgery-Online.com. BACKGROUND: Coil instability possibly translating into higher delayed rebleeding rates remains a concern in the endovascular management of cerebral aneurysms. OBJECTIVE: To report on 127 patients with endovascular aneurysmal remnants who underwent retreatment over an 18 yr period. METHODS: Patients presenting with aneurysm residuals >20% of the [...]
On 10.30.11, In Education, by Julio Pereira, MD
A crônica inteligente e divertida de Adam Ruben fala de uma preocupação cada vez mais inquietante entre os jovens cientistas: como conseguir a sonhada carreira científica devidamente empregado em uma instituição com direito aos benefícios trabalhistas “como todo mundo…” Texto reproduzido abaixo, Confira! Experimental Error: OMG, So Many Science Careers By Adam Ruben October http://limi-lip.blogspot.com/2011/10/como-alcancar-seu-proprio-lugar-na.html [...]
On 10.30.11, In Education, by Julio Pereira, MD
Bandeira brasileira dentro de um becker? Sim, a referida ilustração estampa a capa da edição atual da Nature Medicine. Enfatizando o crescimento da pesquisa biomédica no Brasil, a notícia especial (aqui) “analisa os pontos fortes da ciência translacional do país e os muitos desafios que o Brasil enfrenta para se tornar um líder mundial no [...]
On 10.30.11, In Brain Trauma and NeuroCritical Care, by Julio Pereira, MD
A Olufemi Adeleye, A Luqman Azeez Surgical Neurology International 2011 2(1):150-150 Background: The neurosurgical procedure of hinge decompressive craniectomy (hDC), or hinge craniotomy (HC), as described from units in the advanced countries makes use of metallic implants, usually titanium plates and screws, which may not be economically viable in resource-limited practice settings. Methods: We describe [...]
On 10.27.11, In Neuroscience, by Julio Pereira, MD
Every few years, public officials and the news media perform a ritual form of ” disestimation ” when a population clock reaches a big milestone. Population experts at the Census Bureau and around the world are constantly estimating the populations of each nation. Their estimates are pretty good, predicting when, say, the world’s population reaches [...]
