المؤلفون: Moncur, Eleanor M., Al-Ahmad, Selma, Thom, Maria, Craven, Claudia L., Choi, David

المصدر: Acta Neurologica Belgica ; ISSN 0300-9009 2240-2993

مصطلحات موضوعية: Neurology (clinical), General Medicine

الإتاحة: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13760-023-02459-9Test

المؤلفون: Al-Ahmad, Selma, Bagga, Veejay, Al-Tamimi, Yahia

المصدر: Brain and Spine ; volume 3, page 102144 ; ISSN 2772-5294

الإتاحة: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bas.2023.102144Test
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المؤلفون: Lambrianou, Xanthoula, Tzerefos, Christos, Janssen, Insa K., Mihaylova, Stiliana, Aydin, Aysegul Esen, Al-Ahmad, Selma, Broekman, Marike LD., Gazioglu, Nurperi, Hernandez-Duran, Silvia, Ivan, Daniela Luminita, Tasiou, Anastasia

المساهمون: Lambrianou, Xanthoula, Tzerefos, Christos, Janssen, Insa K., Mihaylova, Stiliana, Aydin, Aysegul Esen, Al-Ahmad, Selma, Broekman, Marike LD., Gazioglu, Nurperi, Hernandez-Duran, Silvia, Ivan, Daniela Luminita, Tasiou, Anastasia

الوصف: Introduction Neurosurgery is one of the most demanding medical specialties. For neurosurgeons, balancing professional activity with personal life can be challenging. Research question To evaluate gender differences in contribution of neurosurgeons in the household and child-rearing, as well as their impact on personal life and career. Material and methods An anonymous, electronic, 59-item web-based survey was administered to National Neurosurgical Societies of Europe, and European Member Societies of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (June–October 2021). Results A total of 205 European neurosurgeons (87 females and 118 males, mean age 40.7) are included in our survey. In neurosurgery, females are significantly more likely to be alone (37.9%), while males are significantly more likely to have children (66.9%). In terms of household efforts, females spend more time than males on the same tasks. Most participants (71.2%) view gender issues as a disadvantage in career pursuing. Women feel less accepted (54.3%) and having fewer opportunities (58.6%), while men believe that pregnancy/child-rearing (65.8%) and having many roles (51.3%) are the main obstacles. Both genders (77.6%) favor more convenient working conditions for young parents. Discussion and Conclusion. In our study we found that, women neurosurgeons take more responsibilities at home, especially in the child-rearing years. Female neurosurgeons are more likely to live alone or stay childless more often compared to their male colleagues. Supportive facilities, flexible programs, universal life policies and presumably curbing of the social stereotypes are of importance to overcome gender inequities that women are still facing in neurosurgery.

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الإتاحة: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bas.2022.101100Test
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المؤلفون: Moncur, Eleanor M, Craven, Claudia L, Al-Ahmad, Selma, Jones, Bethany, Robertson, Fergus, Reddy, Ugan, Toma, Ahmed K

مصطلحات موضوعية: Angioplasty, Brain tissue oxygen, Delayed cerebral ischaemia, Vasospasm, Humans, Pilot Projects, Retrospective Studies, Brain Ischemia, Cerebral Infarction, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Intracranial

الوصف: Funder: B. Braun Melsungen; doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.13039/100007534Test ; BACKGROUND: Delayed cerebral ischaemia (DCI) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality after aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage (aSAH). Chemical angioplasty (CA) and transluminal balloon angioplasty (TBA) are used to treat patients with refractory vasospasm causing DCI. Multi-modal monitoring including brain tissue oxygenation (PbtO2) is routinely used at this centre for early detection and management of DCI following aSAH. In this single-centre pilot study, we are comparing these two treatment modalities and their effects on PbtO2. METHODS: Retrospective case series of patients with DCI who had PbtO2 monitoring as part of their multimodality monitoring and underwent either CA or TBA combined with CA. PbtO2 values were recorded from intra-parenchymal Raumedic NEUROVENT-PTO® probes. Data were continuously collected and downloaded as second-by-second data. Comparisons were made between pre-angioplasty PbtO2 and post-angioplasty PbtO2 median values (4 h before angioplasty, 4 h after and 12 h after). RESULTS: There were immediate significant improvements in PbtO2 at the start of intervention in both groups. PbtO2 then increased by 13 mmHg in the CA group and 15 mmHg in the TBA plus CA group in the first 4 h post-intervention. This improvement in PbtO2 was sustained for the TBA plus CA group but not the CA group. CONCLUSION: Combined balloon plus chemical angioplasty results in more sustained improvement in brain tissue oxygenation compared with chemical angioplasty alone. Our findings suggest that PbtO2 is a useful tool for monitoring the response to angioplasty in vasospasm.

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المؤلفون: Moncur, Eleanor M., Craven, Claudia L., Al-Ahmad, Selma, Jones, Bethany, Robertson, Fergus, Reddy, Ugan, Toma, Ahmed K.

المصدر: Acta Neurochirurgica; 4/16/2024, Vol. 166 Issue 1, p1-7, 7p

مصطلحات موضوعية: TRANSLUMINAL angioplasty, CEREBRAL ischemia, ANGIOPLASTY, CEREBRAL vasospasm, MEDIAN (Mathematics), SUBARACHNOID hemorrhage

مستخلص: Background: Delayed cerebral ischaemia (DCI) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality after aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage (aSAH). Chemical angioplasty (CA) and transluminal balloon angioplasty (TBA) are used to treat patients with refractory vasospasm causing DCI. Multi-modal monitoring including brain tissue oxygenation (PbtO2) is routinely used at this centre for early detection and management of DCI following aSAH. In this single-centre pilot study, we are comparing these two treatment modalities and their effects on PbtO2. Methods: Retrospective case series of patients with DCI who had PbtO2 monitoring as part of their multimodality monitoring and underwent either CA or TBA combined with CA. PbtO2 values were recorded from intra-parenchymal Raumedic NEUROVENT-PTO® probes. Data were continuously collected and downloaded as second-by-second data. Comparisons were made between pre-angioplasty PbtO2 and post-angioplasty PbtO2 median values (4 h before angioplasty, 4 h after and 12 h after). Results: There were immediate significant improvements in PbtO2 at the start of intervention in both groups. PbtO2 then increased by 13 mmHg in the CA group and 15 mmHg in the TBA plus CA group in the first 4 h post-intervention. This improvement in PbtO2 was sustained for the TBA plus CA group but not the CA group. Conclusion: Combined balloon plus chemical angioplasty results in more sustained improvement in brain tissue oxygenation compared with chemical angioplasty alone. Our findings suggest that PbtO2 is a useful tool for monitoring the response to angioplasty in vasospasm. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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المؤلفون: Rose, Liam, Williams, Rachel, Al-Ahmad, Selma, Fenner, Chris, Fragkakis, Angelo, Lupu, Cristina, Ajayi, Bisola, Bernard, Jason, Bishop, Tim, Papadakos, Nikolaos, Lui, Darren

المصدر: Brain and Spine ; volume 1, page 100184 ; ISSN 2772-5294

الإتاحة: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bas.2021.100184Test
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المؤلفون: Craven, Claudia L., Al-Ahmad, Selma, Valetopoulou, Alexandra, Reddy, Ugan, Toma, Ahmed K.

المساهمون: National Institute for Health and Care Research

المصدر: Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery ; volume 226, page 107608 ; ISSN 0303-8467

مصطلحات موضوعية: Neurology (clinical), General Medicine, Surgery

الإتاحة: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clineuro.2023.107608Test
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المؤلفون: Pradini-Santos, Laura, Craven, Claudia L, Usher, Inga, Mullins, Sophie, D'Antona, Linda, Al-Ahmad, Selma, Abuhusain, Hazem, Sayal, Parag P

المصدر: Journal of Surgical Education ; volume 77, issue 6, page 1615-1622 ; ISSN 1931-7204

مصطلحات موضوعية: Education, Surgery

الإتاحة: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsurg.2020.04.017Test
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المؤلفون: Al-Ahmad, Selma, Maertens, Vincent, Libeer, Christophe, Schelfhout, Vera, Vanhoenacker, Filip, Boeckx, Nancy, Vandevenne, Marleen

الوصف: We report an unusual case of systemic anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL), ALK positive with leukemic involvement in a 57-year-old woman. The patient presented with a fulminant respiratory infection unresponsive to treatment requiring intensive care and ventilatory support. The CT scan demonstrated mediastinal and bilateral lymphadenopathy. On peripheral smear a few atypical lymphocytes were visualized. Based on the increasing number of atypical lymphocytes in the daily peripheral bloodsmears, the diagnosis ALCL was suggested. Definitive diagnosis was made on a bone marrow biopsy, with lymphocytes being immunoreactive for CD30, EMA, and ALK. Leukemic peripheral blood involvement in ALCL is an uncommon clinicopathologic entity with unfavorable prognosis. The case we present is perhaps unusual in that a complete respons was achieved, highlighting the importance of prompt diagnosis and judicious management. ; status: published

العلاقة: Acta Clinica Belgica vol:72 issue:6 pages:454-460; https://lirias.kuleuven.be/handle/123456789/583266Test

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