07 Academic and Professional Services: Recent submissions
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Candidate Ethnic Origins and Voter Preferences: Examining Name Discrimination in Local Elections in Britain
(Cambridge University Press (CUP), 2017-04)<jats:p>This article examines the relationship between candidate names as they appear on the ballot paper and voting patterns in British local elections. Specifically, it explores whether some voters favour candidates ... -
Pathophysiology of chronic subdural haematoma: inflammation, angiogenesis and implications for pharmacotherapy
(Springer Science and Business Media LLCEngland, 2017-12)Chronic subdural haematoma (CSDH) is an encapsulated collection of blood and fluid on the surface of the brain. Historically considered a result of head trauma, recent evidence suggests there are more complex processes ... -
Outcomes following surgery in subgroups of comatose and very elderly patients with chronic subdural hematoma
(Springer Science and Business Media LLCGermany, 2019-06)Increasing age and lower pre-operative Glasgow coma score (GCS) are associated with worse outcome after surgery for chronic subdural haematoma (CSDH). Only few studies have quantified outcomes specific to the very elderly ... -
Postpartum Regression of a Presumed Cavernous Meningioma
(Hindawi LimitedUnited States, 2016)<jats:p>Meningiomas are known to be more common in females than males. They are also known in rare cases to grow in size during pregnancy, which can complicate its management. We describe a 31-year-old Caucasian woman who ... -
Dex-CSDH randomised, placebo-controlled trial of dexamethasone for chronic subdural haematoma: report of the internal pilot phase
(Springer Science and Business Media LLCEngland, 2019-12)<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:p>The Dex-CSDH trial is a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of dexamethasone for patients with a symptomatic chronic subdural haematoma. The trial commenced with an ... -
Prospective, multicentre study of external ventricular drainage-related infections in the UK and Ireland
(BMJEngland, 2018-02)<jats:sec><jats:title>Objectives</jats:title><jats:p>External ventricular drain (EVD) insertion is a common neurosurgical procedure. EVD-related infection (ERI) is a major complication that can lead to morbidity and ... -
Increasing motivation and engagement in neurosurgery for medical students through practical simulation-based learning
(Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)England, 2018-10)BACKGROUND: Simulation-based learning (SBL) is an essential adjunct to modern surgical education. Our study aimed to evaluate the educational benefit and motivational impact of a pilot practical neurosurgical module. ... -
Dexamethasone for adult patients with a symptomatic chronic subdural haematoma (Dex-CSDH) trial: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
(Springer Science and Business Media LLCEngland, 2018-12-04)BACKGROUND: Chronic subdural haematoma (CSDH) is a common neurosurgical condition, typically treated with surgical drainage of the haematoma. However, surgery is associated with mortality and morbidity, including up to ... -
Correction to: Dexamethasone for adult patients with a symptomatic chronic subdural haematoma (Dex-CSDH) trial: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
(Springer Science and Business Media LLCEngland, 2019-12)After publication of the original article [1], the authors notified that that one of the BNTRC institutional collaborator names was misspelled. -
Current epidemiology of cerebrospinal fluid shunt surgery in the UK and Ireland (2004–2013)
(BMJEngland, 2019-07)<jats:sec><jats:title>Objectives</jats:title><jats:p>To determine current epidemiology and clinical characteristics of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunt surgery, including revisions.</jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:tit ...