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View article: Fourth ventricular stenting in foramen magnum decompression for type 1 Chiari malformations with syringomyelia
Fourth ventricular stenting in foramen magnum decompression for type 1 Chiari malformations with syringomyelia Open
Background: Chiari malformation type 1 (CM-1) with syringomyelia is a common craniocervical abnormality and in symptomatic patients, there is ongoing debate regarding the optimum surgical strategy for decompressing the foramen magnum. The …
View article: Identifying elective treatment of unruptured intracranial aneurysms using the Hospital Episode Statistics database
Identifying elective treatment of unruptured intracranial aneurysms using the Hospital Episode Statistics database Open
The HES-APC database is an effective source for identifying elective UIA treatments, and its high sensitivity makes it ideal for long-term follow-up in the ROAR Study.
View article: Ruptured aneurysm of the medial posterior choroidal artery in the pineal region: A rare location easily missed
Ruptured aneurysm of the medial posterior choroidal artery in the pineal region: A rare location easily missed Open
Aneurysms of the pineal region are rare and theoretically could arise from the medial posterior choroidal artery (MPChoA) or lateral posterior choroidal arteries (LPChoA). A 64-year-old lady with subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) and intraven…
View article: Investigating the impact of remote neuroanatomy education during the <scp>COVID</scp>‐19 pandemic using online examination performance in a National Undergraduate Neuroanatomy Competition
Investigating the impact of remote neuroanatomy education during the <span>COVID</span>‐19 pandemic using online examination performance in a National Undergraduate Neuroanatomy Competition Open
Neuroanatomy is a notoriously challenging subject for medical students to learn. Due to the coronavirus disease‐19 (COVID‐19) pandemic, anatomical education transitioned to an online format. We assessed student performance in, and attitude…
View article: Dural arteriovenous fistulas are not observed to convert to a higher grade after partial embolization
Dural arteriovenous fistulas are not observed to convert to a higher grade after partial embolization Open
OBJECTIVE Borden-Shucart type I dural arteriovenous fistulas (dAVFs) lack cortical venous drainage and occasionally necessitate intervention depending on patient symptoms. Conversion is the rare transformation of a low-grade dAVF to a high…
View article: Risk of subarachnoid haemorrhage reduces with blood pressure values below hypertensive thresholds
Risk of subarachnoid haemorrhage reduces with blood pressure values below hypertensive thresholds Open
Background Hypertension is a known risk factor for subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH). The aim of this study was to describe the relationship between blood pressure and SAH using a large cohort study and perform a meta‐analysis of the publishe…
View article: 0998 Duloxetine as a Possible Effective Treatment of Klein-Levin Syndrome Case Report
0998 Duloxetine as a Possible Effective Treatment of Klein-Levin Syndrome Case Report Open
Introduction Kleine Levin Syndrome (KLS), or recurrent hypersomnia, is a rare sleep disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of severe hyper-somnolence lasting several days to several weeks. Because the etiology is unknown, treatment i…
View article: Risk of Aneurysm Rupture (ROAR) study: protocol for a long-term, longitudinal, UK multicentre study of unruptured intracranial aneurysms
Risk of Aneurysm Rupture (ROAR) study: protocol for a long-term, longitudinal, UK multicentre study of unruptured intracranial aneurysms Open
Introduction Unruptured intracranial aneurysms (UIA) are common in the adult population, but only a relatively small proportion will rupture. It is therefore essential to have accurate estimates of rupture risk to target treatment towards …
View article: A Multicentre Analysis of Approaches to Learning and Student Experiences of Learning Anatomy Online
A Multicentre Analysis of Approaches to Learning and Student Experiences of Learning Anatomy Online Open
Introduction The approaches to learning students adopt when learning anatomy online could yield important lessons for educators. Dissection room teaching can encourage students to adopt a deep approach to learning anatomy. It was therefore…
View article: The neuroanatomical consequences and pathological implications of bilingualism
The neuroanatomical consequences and pathological implications of bilingualism Open
In recent years, there has been a rise in the number of people who are able to speak two or more languages. This has been paralleled by an increase in research related to bilingualism. Despite this, much of the neuroanatomical consequences…
View article: Working in Creative Partnership with Students to Co‐Produce Neuroanatomy e‐Learning Resources in a New Era of Blended Learning
Working in Creative Partnership with Students to Co‐Produce Neuroanatomy e‐Learning Resources in a New Era of Blended Learning Open
Anatomists are well placed to tackle the transition from face‐to‐face to blended learning approaches as a result of the rapidly forced changes brought about by Covid‐19. The subject is extremely visual and has, therefore, previously been a…
View article: Multiple‐Choice versus Open‐Ended Questions in Advanced Clinical Neuroanatomy: Using a National Neuroanatomy Assessment to Investigate Variability in Performance Using Different Question Types
Multiple‐Choice versus Open‐Ended Questions in Advanced Clinical Neuroanatomy: Using a National Neuroanatomy Assessment to Investigate Variability in Performance Using Different Question Types Open
Methods of assessment in anatomy vary across medical schools in the United Kingdom (UK) and beyond; common methods include written, spotter, and oral assessment. However, there is limited research evaluating these methods in regards to stu…
View article: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on patients awaiting spinal cord stimulation surgery in the United Kingdom: a multi-centre patient survey
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on patients awaiting spinal cord stimulation surgery in the United Kingdom: a multi-centre patient survey Open
Introduction: Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a recommended treatment for chronic refractory neuropathic pain. During the COVID-19 pandemic, elective procedures have been postponed indefinitely both to provide capacity to deal with the em…
View article: The effects of cortisol and TGF-b1 on glucocorticoid receptor expression in Human Cardiac Fibroblasts
The effects of cortisol and TGF-b1 on glucocorticoid receptor expression in Human Cardiac Fibroblasts Open
Introduction: Cardiovascular disorders such as heart failure, account for a significant proportion of morbidity and mortality across the globe. The mechanism driving heart failure is complex and can arise from several different pathologica…
View article: Reviewing the Role of Instagram in Education: Can a Photo Sharing Application Deliver Benefits to Medical and Dental Anatomy Education?
Reviewing the Role of Instagram in Education: Can a Photo Sharing Application Deliver Benefits to Medical and Dental Anatomy Education? Open
Instagram is an increasingly popular social media site tailored towards sharing photos and videos. An audit investigating current Instagram accounts focusing on anatomy education found a variety of successful teaching styles, including cli…
View article: The National Undergraduate Neuroanatomy Competition: a platform for promoting interest and engagement in neuroscience among undergraduate UK medical students
The National Undergraduate Neuroanatomy Competition: a platform for promoting interest and engagement in neuroscience among undergraduate UK medical students Open
The National Undergraduate Neuroanatomy Competition (NUNC) is a student-led annual event, which is composed of two examinations – a specimen-based gross neuroanatomical spotter exam and a clinically-orientated multiple choice paper – and h…
View article: Identifying Medical Student Perceptions on the Difficulty of Learning Different Topics of the Undergraduate Anatomy Curriculum
Identifying Medical Student Perceptions on the Difficulty of Learning Different Topics of the Undergraduate Anatomy Curriculum Open
Anatomy education research has identified neuroanatomy and pelvic anatomy as particularly challenging to medical students. However, perceptions of the whole undergraduate anatomy curriculum have not been properly determined. One hundred ei…
View article: Acute-on-chronic subdural hematoma in a patient taking Red Clover herbal supplement: A case report
Acute-on-chronic subdural hematoma in a patient taking Red Clover herbal supplement: A case report Open
This case highlights another risk factor for intracranial hemorrhage and the importance of a thorough drug history. The mechanism of Red Clover induced coagulopathy appears to be mediated through anti-platelet actions, which is consistent …
View article: Twelve tips for medical students to get the most out of an undergraduate neurosurgery placement
Twelve tips for medical students to get the most out of an undergraduate neurosurgery placement Open
This article was migrated. The article was not marked as recommended. An understanding of core neurosurgical conditions is essential for medical students and junior doctors. However, little time is devoted to neurosurgery in the medical cu…
View article: Resveratrol Attenuates Nicotine-mediated Oxidative Injury by Inducing Manganese Superoxide Dismutase in Renal Proximal Tubule Cells
Resveratrol Attenuates Nicotine-mediated Oxidative Injury by Inducing Manganese Superoxide Dismutase in Renal Proximal Tubule Cells Open
RES may provide protection to the kidney from the adverse effects of NIC in smokers.
View article: Ten considerations for implementing effective and sustainable near-peer teaching in clinical anatomy education
Ten considerations for implementing effective and sustainable near-peer teaching in clinical anatomy education Open
This article was migrated. The article was marked as recommended. Near-peer teaching (NPT) is becoming increasing popular in medical education. The rationale and benefits of introducing such programs have been well documented and are usual…
View article: The pro-oxidant gene p66shc increases nicotine exposure-induced lipotoxic oxidative stress in renal proximal tubule cells
The pro-oxidant gene p66shc increases nicotine exposure-induced lipotoxic oxidative stress in renal proximal tubule cells Open
Nicotine (NIC) exposure augments free fatty acid (FFA) deposition and oxidative stress, with a concomitant increase in the expression of the pro-oxidant p66shc. In addition, a decrease in the antioxidant manganese superoxide dismutase (MnS…
View article: Investigating the effect of distance between the teacher and learner on the student perception of a neuroanatomical near-peer teaching programme
Investigating the effect of distance between the teacher and learner on the student perception of a neuroanatomical near-peer teaching programme Open
We believe that these findings may be explained by the diminishing social and cognitive congruencies shared between learner and teacher with increasing distance. From our results, we hypothesise that graduation is an important threshold, w…
View article: Can medical students accurately predict their learning? A study comparing perceived and actual performance in neuroanatomy
Can medical students accurately predict their learning? A study comparing perceived and actual performance in neuroanatomy Open
It is important that clinicians are able to adequately assess their level of knowledge and competence in order to be safe practitioners of medicine. The medical literature contains numerous examples of poor self‐assessment accuracy amongst…