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Reattachment Of The Multifidus Tendon In Lumbar Surgery To Decrease Postoperative Back Pain: A Technical Note., Neil Klinger, Emre Yilmaz, Dia R Halalmeh, R Shane Tubbs, Marc D Moisi
Reattachment Of The Multifidus Tendon In Lumbar Surgery To Decrease Postoperative Back Pain: A Technical Note., Neil Klinger, Emre Yilmaz, Dia R Halalmeh, R Shane Tubbs, Marc D Moisi
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The posterior midline approach to the lumbar spine requires significant manipulation of the paraspinal muscles. Muscle detachment and retraction results in iatrogenic damage such as crush injury, devascularization, and denervation, all of which have been associated with postoperative pain. The muscle most directly affected by the posterior approach is the lumbar multifidus (LM), the largest and most medial of the deep lumbar paraspinal muscles. The effects of the posterior approach on the integrity of the LM is concerning, as multiple studies have demonstrated that intraoperative injuries sustained by the LM lead to postoperative muscle atrophy and potentially worsening low back …
Big Spine Data Put To Good Use: The Nhs Sets An Example., Jens R Chapman, Jeffrey C Wang, Karsten Wiechert
Big Spine Data Put To Good Use: The Nhs Sets An Example., Jens R Chapman, Jeffrey C Wang, Karsten Wiechert
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Utilization, Safety, And Tolerability Of Ocrelizumab: Year 2 Data From The Providence Ocrelizumab Registry, Kyle E Smoot
Utilization, Safety, And Tolerability Of Ocrelizumab: Year 2 Data From The Providence Ocrelizumab Registry, Kyle E Smoot
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Background: Ocrelizumab (OCR), a humanized anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody, was approved in the US in 2017 for the treatment of relapsing MS (RMS) and primary progressive MS (PPMS). The Providence OCR Registry was established to monitor long-term treatment and safety outcomes.
Objective: To evaluate OCR treatment outcomes using real-world data from a diverse, community-based MS population.
Methods: Adult MS patients who have been prescribed OCR were eligible. Chart reviews at OCR start date and then every 6 months were done by a trained RN. Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) scores were determined by the treating provider on the start date and …
Reverting Immune Suppression To Enhance Cancer Immunotherapy., Bella S Guerrouahen, Cristina Maccalli, Chiara Cugno, Sergio Rutella, Emmanuel T Akporiaye
Reverting Immune Suppression To Enhance Cancer Immunotherapy., Bella S Guerrouahen, Cristina Maccalli, Chiara Cugno, Sergio Rutella, Emmanuel T Akporiaye
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Tumors employ strategies to escape immune control. The principle aim of most cancer immunotherapies is to restore effective immune surveillance. Among the different processes regulating immune escape, tumor microenvironment-associated soluble factors, and/or cell surface-bound molecules are mostly responsible for dysfunctional activity of tumor-specific CD8