- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Intracranial Aneurysms: Treatment and Complications
- Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances
- Vascular Malformations Diagnosis and Treatment
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies
- Cerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalus
- Epilepsy research and treatment
- Neurosurgical Procedures and Complications
- Intracerebral and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Research
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Moyamoya disease diagnosis and treatment
- Pituitary Gland Disorders and Treatments
- Meningioma and schwannoma management
- Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Orthopedic Infections and Treatments
- Glioma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Autoimmune Neurological Disorders and Treatments
- Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty
- Veterinary Pharmacology and Anesthesia
- Neurological and metabolic disorders
- Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy
Barking, Havering And Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
2020-2024
Queen's Hospital
2020-2024
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
2021-2024
University College London
2021-2024
Queen's Hospital
2022
National Health Service
2021
Royal London Hospital
2019-2021
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
2019-2021
Charing Cross Hospital
2019-2020
ICF International (United States)
2013-2017
The availability of effective interventions to prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission and the significant reduction in number HIV-infected infants United States have led concept that elimination (EMCT) is possible. Goals for are presented. We also present a framework by which efforts can be coordinated, beginning with comprehensive reproductive health care (including testing) real-time case-finding pregnancies women, conducted through following: facilitation clinical social services women...
An incidence of perinatally acquired HIV infection less than 1:100,000 live births is one the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) goals United States. Such an estimate has only been possible in recent years because regular nationwide data were lacking.
Abstract Background Anti-epileptic drug (AED) prophylaxis in the first-seven days post-traumatic brain injury (TBI) is known to reduce seizure frequency acutely. AED efficacy equivalent; therefore, choice of may rest with their side-effects. We hypothesise that AEDs impair balance will prolong recovery, shown by a longer hospital stay. compared length stay (and reported dizziness) TBI patients receiving commonest used our patients, Phenytoin (which cause imbalance), and Levetiracetam does...
Introduction The natural history and optimal treatment of previously ruptured anterior communicating artery (ACOM) aneurysms that recur is unknown. This study looks at rates complications recurrences ACOM treated endovascularly surgically.Materials methods A retrospective observational all patients presenting to a single tertiary neurosurgical centre with the first presentation subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) secondary aneurysm. Data was collected from November 2012 September 2018 included...
Type II odontoid fractures are known to have low fusion rates following conservative management with a hard collar. However, most patients elderly comorbidities and not fit for surgery. The present study identified the of bony fusion, complications, clinical outcomes type fractures.We included consecutive referred suspected fracture Major Trauma Centre in UK between March 2015 December 2017. Data including patient demographics, management, complications outcomes. Bony was assessed by two...
Cervical disc arthroplasty is a treatment option for symptomatic cervical disease. There paucity of literature on long-term safety outcomes, durability, and device-related failure rates. The M6-C artificial device with titanium alloy endplates complex polymeric centerpiece. To date, trials have exhibited acceptable profiles.This case series describes the presentation, management, pathological findings delayed prevertebral periprosthetic mass anterior to disc. Four patients at 3 different...
Objectives. We identified the level and type of program collaboration service integration (PCSI) among HIV prevention programs in 59 CDC-funded health department jurisdictions. Methods. Annual progress reports (APRs) completed by all departments funded CDC for activities were reviewed collaborative integrated reported calendar year 2009. associations between PCSI funding, AIDS diagnosis rate, organizational integration. Results. collaborated with other through data-related activities,...
Background: The role played by the non-dominant parietal lobe in motor cognition, attention and spatial awareness networks has potentiated use of awake surgery. When this is not feasible, asleep monitoring mapping techniques should be used to achieve an onco-functional balance. Objective: This study aims assess feasibility a dual-strip method obtain direct cortical stimulation for continuous real-time subcortical visual pathways simultaneously tumour Methods: Single-centre prospective...
Large format histology offers several unique advantages over traditional tissue processing. Over 12 years of experience with this technique provide insight into its limitations and benefits. We conducted a prospective multiyear analysis the potential large histology. 656 cases were examined prospectively an eight-year period. In 172 sign-out pathologist documented unexpected finding clinical significance as present only on sections not accompanying standard slides. These include closer...
There are little data on the understanding and participation of women childbearing age in decisions about their choice antiepileptic drugs (AEDs). Valproate carries a risk major congenital malformations, developmental behavioural delay. For some, valproate is only medication to prevent potentially life-threatening seizures.This was cross-sectional study two groups age; 50 taking controls. Each patient completed questionnaire structured telephone interview assessing risks benefits AEDs...
Abstract BACKGROUND Computed tomography (CT)-guided percutaneous biopsies are used to guide treatment in vertebral osteomyelitis and spinal malignancy, but the efficacy of this study remains unclear. OBJECTIVE To investigate performance CT-guided biopsy, factors that may influence its success. METHODS Retrospective all consecutive patients who underwent a spine biopsy at UK teaching hospital between April 2012 February 2019. Biopsies were performed by 3 consultant neuroradiologists for...
The purpose of this study was to identify the gaps in Kansas physician assistant practices and knowledge regarding prevention unintended pregnancies with aim reducing pregnancy rate.A survey targeting all licensed assistants (N = 733) developed based on a literature review contraceptive behaviors, data, providers' practices.The response rate 22%. Most questions were answered incorrectly, almost 60% respondents underestimating percent both abortions resulting from them. Eighty did not know...
This is the eighth case report of a pediatric dissecting posterior inferior cerebellar artery aneurysm. The authors present 13-year-old boy who presented with posttraumatic fossa subdural, subarachnoid, and intraventricular hemorrhage hydrocephalus. Initial vascular imaging findings were negative; however, high level suspicion necessary. aneurysm was identified on day 20, after recurrence hydrocephalus, treated endovascular vessel sacrifice. patient made good recovery. It important to...