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View article: A Systematic Review of Current Terminology for Conditions Preceding Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: Evidence Synthesis to Inform an AO Spine Expert Opinion Statement
A Systematic Review of Current Terminology for Conditions Preceding Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: Evidence Synthesis to Inform an AO Spine Expert Opinion Statement Open
Study Design Systematic review. Objectives The pre-symptomatic state of Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy (DCM), wherein degenerative changes and spinal cord compression are seen without clinical findings, is poorly understood and inconsist…
View article: Management of mild degenerative cervical myelopathy and asymptomatic spinal cord compression: an international survey
Management of mild degenerative cervical myelopathy and asymptomatic spinal cord compression: an international survey Open
Study design Cross-sectional survey. Objective Currently there is limited evidence and guidance on the management of mild degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) and asymptomatic spinal cord compression (ASCC). Anecdotal evidence suggest va…
Toward Shared Decision-Making in Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study Open
Background Health care decisions are a critical determinant in the evolution of chronic illness. In shared decision-making (SDM), patients and clinicians work collaboratively to reach evidence-based health decisions that align with individ…
Toward Shared Decision-Making in Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Health care decisions are a critical determinant in the evolution of chronic illness. In shared decision-making (SDM), patients and clinicians work collaboratively to reach evidence-based health decisions that align with individ…
A scoping review of information provided within degenerative cervical myelopathy education resources: Towards enhancing shared decision making Open
Background Degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) is a chronic neurological condition estimated to affect 1 in 50 adults. Due to its diverse impact, trajectory and management options, patient-centred care and shared decision making are ess…
Improving Awareness Could Transform Outcomes in Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy [AO Spine RECODE-DCM Research Priority Number 1] Open
Study Design Literature Review (Narrative) Objective To introduce the number one research priority for Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy (DCM): Raising Awareness. Methods Raising awareness has been recognized by AO Spine RECODE-DCM as the n…
Prolonged phenanthrene exposure reduces cardiac function but fails to mount a significant oxidative stress response in the signal crayfish (Pacifastacus leniusculus) Open
Crustaceans are important ecosystem bio-indicators but their response to pollutants such as polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) remains understudied, particularly in freshwater habitats. Here we investigated the effect of phenanthrene (at 0.5…
An exploration of supply chain visibility in the life science industry Open
In an increasingly globalized world and competitive marketplace, the supply chains which transform raw materials into finished product are becoming more complex. This is especially true when it comes to the Life Science industry which has …
Fractional anisotropy to quantify cervical spondylotic myelopathy severity Open
The 30-m Walking Test and 9HPT were both moderately to strongly associated with DTI/DBSI FA values. FA may represent an additional measure to help differentiate and stratify patients with mild or moderate CSM.
Spinal Cord Injury Disrupts Resting-State Networks in the Human Brain Open
Despite 253,000 spinal cord injury (SCI) patients in the United States, little is known about how SCI affects brain networks. Spinal MRI provides only structural information with no insight into functional connectivity. Resting-state funct…
Diffusion Assessment of Cortical Changes, Induced by Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury Open
Promising treatments are being developed to promote functional recovery after spinal cord injury (SCI). Magnetic resonance imaging, specifically Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) has been shown to non-invasively measure both axonal and myelin…