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Activation Of Invariant Natural Killer T Cells Redirects The Inflammatory Response In Neonatal Sepsis, A. C. Bolognese, W. Yang, L. W. Hansen, A. Sharma, J. M. Nicastro, G. F. Coppa, P. Wang Jan 2018

Activation Of Invariant Natural Killer T Cells Redirects The Inflammatory Response In Neonatal Sepsis, A. C. Bolognese, W. Yang, L. W. Hansen, A. Sharma, J. M. Nicastro, G. F. Coppa, P. Wang

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Neonatal Intestinal Dysbiosis In Necrotizing Enterocolitis, N. Denning, J. M. Prince Jan 2018

Neonatal Intestinal Dysbiosis In Necrotizing Enterocolitis, N. Denning, J. M. Prince

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Age And Other Risk Factors Influencing Long-Term Mortality In Patients With Traumatic Cervical Spine Fracture., M. Bank, K. Gibbs, C. Sison, N. Kutub, A. Paptheodorou, S. Lee, A. Stein, O. Bloom Jan 2018

Age And Other Risk Factors Influencing Long-Term Mortality In Patients With Traumatic Cervical Spine Fracture., M. Bank, K. Gibbs, C. Sison, N. Kutub, A. Paptheodorou, S. Lee, A. Stein, O. Bloom

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To identify clinical or demographic variables that influence long-term mortality, as well as in-hospital mortality, with a particular focus on the effects of age.Cervical spine fractures with or without spinal cord injury (SCI) disproportionately impact the elderly who constitute an increasing percentage of the US population.We analyzed data collected for 10 years at a state-designated level I trauma center to identify variables that influenced in-hospital and long-term mortality among elderly patients with traumatic cervical spine fracture with or without SCI. Acute in-hospital mortality was determined from hospital records and long-term mortality within the study period (2003-2013) was determined from the …


Gastric Banding Surgery Versus Continuous Positive Airway Pressure For Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Randomized Controlled Trial, J. P. Bakker, A. Tavakkoli, M. Rueschman, W. Wang, R. Andrews, A. Malhotra, R. L. Owens, A. Anand, K. A. Dudley, S. R. Patel Jan 2018

Gastric Banding Surgery Versus Continuous Positive Airway Pressure For Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Randomized Controlled Trial, J. P. Bakker, A. Tavakkoli, M. Rueschman, W. Wang, R. Andrews, A. Malhotra, R. L. Owens, A. Anand, K. A. Dudley, S. R. Patel

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Current Options For The Emergency Management Of Diverticular Disease And Options To Reduce The Need For Colostomy, D. Theodoropoulos Jan 2018

Current Options For The Emergency Management Of Diverticular Disease And Options To Reduce The Need For Colostomy, D. Theodoropoulos

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B-1a Cells Protect Mice From Sepsis-Induced Acute Lung Injury, M. Aziz, Y. Ode, M. Zhou, M. Ochani, N. E. Holodick, T. L. Rothstein, P. Wang Jan 2018

B-1a Cells Protect Mice From Sepsis-Induced Acute Lung Injury, M. Aziz, Y. Ode, M. Zhou, M. Ochani, N. E. Holodick, T. L. Rothstein, P. Wang

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A Cold-Inducible Rna-Binding Protein (Cirp)-Derived Peptide Attenuates Inflammation And Organ Injury In Septic Mice, F. Zhang, M. Brenner, W. Yang, P. Wang Jan 2018

A Cold-Inducible Rna-Binding Protein (Cirp)-Derived Peptide Attenuates Inflammation And Organ Injury In Septic Mice, F. Zhang, M. Brenner, W. Yang, P. Wang

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Primary Solitary Retro-Clival Amyloidoma., J. R. Schneider, K. Kwan, K. O. Kulason, L. J. Faltings, S. Colantonio, S. Safir, J. Y. Li, K. S. Black, B. T. Schaeffer, M. B. Eisenberg, +1 Additional Author Jan 2018

Primary Solitary Retro-Clival Amyloidoma., J. R. Schneider, K. Kwan, K. O. Kulason, L. J. Faltings, S. Colantonio, S. Safir, J. Y. Li, K. S. Black, B. T. Schaeffer, M. B. Eisenberg, +1 Additional Author

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Amyloidosis encompasses a group of disorders sharing the common feature of intercellular deposition of amyloid protein by several different pathogenetic mechanisms. Primary solitary amyloidosis, or amyloidoma, is a rare subset of amyloidosis in which amyloid deposition is focal and not secondary to a systemic process or plasma cell dyscrasia.This 84-year-old female presented with history of multiple syncopal episodes, dysphagia, and ataxia. Motor strength was 3+/5 in the right upper extremity. Rheumatoid factor, cyclic citrullinated peptide (CCP), and anti-nuclear antibody (ANA) were normal. Serum and urine immune-electrophoresis detected no abnormal bands. Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) demonstrated a …


First Results On Survival From A Large Phase 3 Clinical Trial Of An Autologous Dendritic Cell Vaccine In Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma, L. M. Liau, K. Ashkan, D. D. Tran, J. L. Campian, J. E. Trusheim, C. S. Cobbs, J. A. Heth, M. Salacz, M. Schulder, M. L. Bosch, +59 Additional Authors Jan 2018

First Results On Survival From A Large Phase 3 Clinical Trial Of An Autologous Dendritic Cell Vaccine In Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma, L. M. Liau, K. Ashkan, D. D. Tran, J. L. Campian, J. E. Trusheim, C. S. Cobbs, J. A. Heth, M. Salacz, M. Schulder, M. L. Bosch, +59 Additional Authors

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© 2018 The Author(s). Background: Standard therapy for glioblastoma includes surgery, radiotherapy, and temozolomide. This Phase 3 trial evaluates the addition of an autologous tumor lysate-pulsed dendritic cell vaccine (DCVax®-L) to standard therapy for newly diagnosed glioblastoma. Methods: After surgery and chemoradiotherapy, patients were randomized (2:1) to receive temozolomide plus DCVax-L (n = 232) or temozolomide and placebo (n = 99). Following recurrence, all patients were allowed to receive DCVax-L, without unblinding. The primary endpoint was progression free survival (PFS); the secondary endpoint was overall survival (OS). Results: For the intent-to-treat (ITT) population (n = 331), median OS (mOS) was …


Induction And Quantification Of Excitability Changes In Human Cortical Networks, C. J. Keller, Y. Huang, J. L. Herrero, M. E. Fini, V. Du, F. A. Lado, C. J. Honey, A. D. Mehta Jan 2018

Induction And Quantification Of Excitability Changes In Human Cortical Networks, C. J. Keller, Y. Huang, J. L. Herrero, M. E. Fini, V. Du, F. A. Lado, C. J. Honey, A. D. Mehta

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Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension Complicated By Refractory Subdural Hematomas In A Patient With Coagulation Factor Xiii Deficiency, R. Gilad, S. L. Motivala, S. Khan, E. Chang, D. L. Klein, M. J. Raden Jan 2018

Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension Complicated By Refractory Subdural Hematomas In A Patient With Coagulation Factor Xiii Deficiency, R. Gilad, S. L. Motivala, S. Khan, E. Chang, D. L. Klein, M. J. Raden

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© 2018 The Authors Spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH) is often secondary to an occult cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak in the neuroaxis. It is sometimes associated with chronic subdural hematomas (SDH). The authors present the case of a 61 year-old male who presented with SIH from an occult CSF leak and complicated by refractory SDH. The patient underwent treatment for SIH with multiple epidural blood patches, hydration and bed rest. In addition, he underwent evacuation of his SDH twice, once via burr hole drainage and the second via craniotomy. Once the diagnosis of coagulation factor XIII (CFXIII) deficiency was made, the …


Joint Representation Of Spatial And Phonetic Features In The Human Core Auditory Cortex, P. Patel, L. K. Long, J. L. Herrero, A. D. Mehta, N. Mesgarani Jan 2018

Joint Representation Of Spatial And Phonetic Features In The Human Core Auditory Cortex, P. Patel, L. K. Long, J. L. Herrero, A. D. Mehta, N. Mesgarani

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Aerobic Exercise Training And Inducible Inflammation: Results Of A Randomized Controlled Trial In Healthy, Young Adults., R. P. Sloan, P. A. Shapiro, P. S. Mckinley, M. Bartels, D. Shimbo, V. Lauriola, W. Karmally, M. Pavlicova, C. J. Choi, K. J. Tracey, +3 Additional Authors Jan 2018

Aerobic Exercise Training And Inducible Inflammation: Results Of A Randomized Controlled Trial In Healthy, Young Adults., R. P. Sloan, P. A. Shapiro, P. S. Mckinley, M. Bartels, D. Shimbo, V. Lauriola, W. Karmally, M. Pavlicova, C. J. Choi, K. J. Tracey, +3 Additional Authors

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Background Consensus panels regularly recommend aerobic exercise for its health-promoting properties, due in part to presumed anti-inflammatory effects, but many studies show no such effect, possibly related to study differences in participants, interventions, inflammatory markers, and statistical approaches. This variability makes an unequivocal determination of the anti-inflammatory effects of aerobic training elusive. Methods and Results We conducted a randomized controlled trial of 12 weeks of aerobic exercise training or a wait list control condition followed by 4 weeks of sedentary deconditioning on lipopolysaccharide (0, 0.1, and 1.0 ng/mL)-inducible tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6), and on toll-like receptor 4 …


Predicting The Incidence And Timing Of Central Nervous System Disease In Metastatic Melanoma: Implications For Surveillance And Preventative Therapy, G. B. Deutsch, R. Tyrell, S. Yost, M. B. Deutsch, G. Barkhoudarian, D. F. Kelly, M. B. Faries Jan 2018

Predicting The Incidence And Timing Of Central Nervous System Disease In Metastatic Melanoma: Implications For Surveillance And Preventative Therapy, G. B. Deutsch, R. Tyrell, S. Yost, M. B. Deutsch, G. Barkhoudarian, D. F. Kelly, M. B. Faries

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Obesity In The Workplace: Impact, Outcomes, And Recommendations, C. M. Yarborough, S. Brethauer, W. N. Burton, R. J. Fabius, P. Hymel, S. Kothari, R. F. Kushner, J. M. Morton, M. S. Roslin, J. Ording, +8 Additional Authors Jan 2018

Obesity In The Workplace: Impact, Outcomes, And Recommendations, C. M. Yarborough, S. Brethauer, W. N. Burton, R. J. Fabius, P. Hymel, S. Kothari, R. F. Kushner, J. M. Morton, M. S. Roslin, J. Ording, +8 Additional Authors

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Copyright © 2017 American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Objective: To conduct a comprehensive literature review to develop recommendations for managing obesity among workers to improve health outcomes and to explore the impact of obesity on health costs to determine whether a case can be made for surgical interventions and insurance coverage. Methods: We searched PubMed from 2011 to 2016, and CINAHL, Scopus, and Cochrane Registry of Clinical Trials for interventions addressing obesity in the workplace. Results: A total of 1419 articles were screened, resulting in 275 articles being included. Several areas were identified that require more research and …


Cold-Inducible Rna-Binding Protein Activates Splenic T Cells During Sepsis In A Tlr4-Dependent Manner, A. C. Bolognese, A. Sharma, W. Yang, J. Nicastro, G. F. Coppa, P. Wang Jan 2018

Cold-Inducible Rna-Binding Protein Activates Splenic T Cells During Sepsis In A Tlr4-Dependent Manner, A. C. Bolognese, A. Sharma, W. Yang, J. Nicastro, G. F. Coppa, P. Wang

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A Cold-Inducible Rna-Binding Protein (Cirp)-Derived Peptide Attenuates Inflammation And Organ Injury In Septic Mice, F. Zhang, M. Brenner, W. Yang, P. Wang Jan 2018

A Cold-Inducible Rna-Binding Protein (Cirp)-Derived Peptide Attenuates Inflammation And Organ Injury In Septic Mice, F. Zhang, M. Brenner, W. Yang, P. Wang

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Combining Autologous Breast Reconstruction And Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer, E. I. Chang, J. Masià, M. L. Smith Jan 2018

Combining Autologous Breast Reconstruction And Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer, E. I. Chang, J. Masià, M. L. Smith

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© 2018 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc., 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA. Breast cancer patients are at risk for developing postmastectomy lymphedema syndrome of the ipsilateral upper extremity following treatment for breast cancer in the setting of an axillary dissection, postoperative radiation, and chemotherapy. For patients suffering from lymphedema who are also seeking breast reconstruction, combining an autologous abdominal free flap with a vascularized inguinal lymph node transfer provides patients the opportunity to have an aesthetic breast reconstruction as well as the potential to improve their lymphedema in a single operation. The present article aims to provide …


Bleeding Risk And Thromboprophylaxis In Neurosurgical Patients After Emergency Procedures, J. Cagliani, G. Ritter, C. Nelson, D. Knobel, K. Hopkins, E. P. Molmenti, J. Nicastro, G. Coppa, R. Barrera Jan 2018

Bleeding Risk And Thromboprophylaxis In Neurosurgical Patients After Emergency Procedures, J. Cagliani, G. Ritter, C. Nelson, D. Knobel, K. Hopkins, E. P. Molmenti, J. Nicastro, G. Coppa, R. Barrera

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Cirp Increases Icam-1(+) Phenotype Of Neutrophils Exhibiting Elevated Inos And Nets In Sepsis, Y. Ode, M. Aziz, P. Wang Jan 2018

Cirp Increases Icam-1(+) Phenotype Of Neutrophils Exhibiting Elevated Inos And Nets In Sepsis, Y. Ode, M. Aziz, P. Wang

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Sternotomy Closure Using Rigid Plate Fixation: A Paradigm Shift From Wire Cerclage, K. B. Allen, K. J. Icke, V. H. Thourani, Y. Naka, K. J. Grubb, J. Grehan, N. Patel, T. S. Guy, K. Landolfo, M. Bonnell, +1 Additional Author Jan 2018

Sternotomy Closure Using Rigid Plate Fixation: A Paradigm Shift From Wire Cerclage, K. B. Allen, K. J. Icke, V. H. Thourani, Y. Naka, K. J. Grubb, J. Grehan, N. Patel, T. S. Guy, K. Landolfo, M. Bonnell, +1 Additional Author

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High-Frequency Percussive Ventilation Facilitates Weaning From Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation In Adults, I. Gulkarov, J. Schiffenhaus, I. Wong, A. Afzal, F. Khusid, B. Worku Jan 2018

High-Frequency Percussive Ventilation Facilitates Weaning From Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation In Adults, I. Gulkarov, J. Schiffenhaus, I. Wong, A. Afzal, F. Khusid, B. Worku

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© 2018 American Society of Extra-Corporeal Technology. All Rights Reserved. Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is an invaluable rescue therapy for patients suffering from cardiopulmonary arrest, but it is not without its drawbacks. There are cases where patients recover their cardiac function, yet they fail to wean to mechanical conventional ventilation (MCV). The use of high-frequency percussive ventilation (HFPV) has been described in patients with acute respiratory failure (RF) who fail MCV. We describe our experience with five patients who underwent VA-ECMO for cardiopulmonary arrest who were successfully weaned from VA-ECMO with HFPV after failure to wean with MCV. Weaning …


Determinants And Outcomes Of Vasoplegia Following Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation, K. M. Tecson, B. Lima, A. Y. Lee, F. S. Raza, G. Ching, C. Lee, J. Felius, R. D. Baxter, S. Still, S. M. Joseph, +2 Additional Authors Jan 2018

Determinants And Outcomes Of Vasoplegia Following Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation, K. M. Tecson, B. Lima, A. Y. Lee, F. S. Raza, G. Ching, C. Lee, J. Felius, R. D. Baxter, S. Still, S. M. Joseph, +2 Additional Authors

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Safety And Efficacy Of A 3-Dimensional Stent Retriever With Aspiration-Based Thrombectomy Vs Aspiration-Based Thrombectomy Alone In Acute Ischemic Stroke Intervention A Randomized Clinical Trial, R. G. Nogueira, D. Frei, J. F. Kirmani, O. Zaidat, D. Lopes, A. S. Turk, D. Heck, B. Mason, D. Langer, A. Siddiqui, +9 Additional Authors Jan 2018

Safety And Efficacy Of A 3-Dimensional Stent Retriever With Aspiration-Based Thrombectomy Vs Aspiration-Based Thrombectomy Alone In Acute Ischemic Stroke Intervention A Randomized Clinical Trial, R. G. Nogueira, D. Frei, J. F. Kirmani, O. Zaidat, D. Lopes, A. S. Turk, D. Heck, B. Mason, D. Langer, A. Siddiqui, +9 Additional Authors

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Lung Epithelial Cell-Derived Il-25 Negatively Regulates Lps-Induced Exosome Release From Macrophages, Z. G. Li, M. J. Scott, T. Brzóska, P. Sundd, Y. H. Li, T. R. Billiar, M. A. Wilson, P. Wang, J. Fan Jan 2018

Lung Epithelial Cell-Derived Il-25 Negatively Regulates Lps-Induced Exosome Release From Macrophages, Z. G. Li, M. J. Scott, T. Brzóska, P. Sundd, Y. H. Li, T. R. Billiar, M. A. Wilson, P. Wang, J. Fan

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© 2018 The Author(s). Background: Acute lung injury (ALI) is a major component of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) following pulmonary and systemic infection. Alveolar macrophages (AMΦ) are at the center of ALI pathogenesis. Emerging evidence has shown that cell-cell interactions in the lungs play an important regulatory role in the development of acute lung inflammation. However, the underneath mechanisms remain poorly addressed. In this study, we explore a novel function of lung epithelial cells (LEPCs) in regulating the release of exosomes from AMΦ following LPS stimulation. Methods: For the in vivo experiments, C57BL/6 wildtype (WT) mice were treated with …


The Protective Role Of Human Ghrelin In Sepsis: Restoration Of Cd4 T Cell Proliferation, M. Zhou, M. Aziz, M. Ochani, W. Yang, A. Sharma, P. Wang Jan 2018

The Protective Role Of Human Ghrelin In Sepsis: Restoration Of Cd4 T Cell Proliferation, M. Zhou, M. Aziz, M. Ochani, W. Yang, A. Sharma, P. Wang

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Development Of Normal And Cleft Palate: A Central Role For Connective Tissue Growth Factor (Ctgf)/Ccn2, J. T. Tarr, A. G. Lambi, J. P. Bradley, M. F. Barbe, S. N. Popoff Jan 2018

Development Of Normal And Cleft Palate: A Central Role For Connective Tissue Growth Factor (Ctgf)/Ccn2, J. T. Tarr, A. G. Lambi, J. P. Bradley, M. F. Barbe, S. N. Popoff

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© 2018 by the authors. Development of the palate is the result of an organized series of events that require exquisite spatial and temporal regulation at the cellular level. There are a myriad of growth factors, receptors and signaling pathways that have been shown to play an important role in growth, elevation and/or fusion of the palatal shelves. Altered expression or activation of a number of these factors, receptors and signaling pathways have been shown to cause cleft palate in humans or mice with varying degrees of penetrance. This review will focus on connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) or CCN2, …


Improving Oratory Skills: An "American Idol" Presentation Competition For Residents., D. A. Hill, J. Jimenez, M. R. Price, S. M. Cohn Jan 2018

Improving Oratory Skills: An "American Idol" Presentation Competition For Residents., D. A. Hill, J. Jimenez, M. R. Price, S. M. Cohn

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Background It is essential for physicians to master the ability to deliver high-quality oral presentations. Despite this, little time is dedicated throughout residency for training and refining this important skill. In order to solve this issue, we set out to design and implement a course which will improve the oratory skills of the resident physicians. Methods Senior surgical residents (postgraduate years three and four) were involved in a single-elimination tournament with the audience voting for the top presenters. Faculty provided feedback on oration, slide layout and overall presentation format throughout the course. Baseline and post-course survey responses were evaluated to …


How To Be A Leader: A Course For Residents., D. A. Hill, J. Jimenez, S. M. Cohn, M. R. Price Jan 2018

How To Be A Leader: A Course For Residents., D. A. Hill, J. Jimenez, S. M. Cohn, M. R. Price

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BACKGROUND:Physicians are required to assume a leadership role as part of their career. For most, this is not an innate characteristic and must be developed throughout their medical training. There are few residency courses designed to assist in the enhancement of these leadership skills. We created and implemented a novel course on leadership, utilizing weekly presentations designed to stimulate discussions and improve the leadership qualities of trainees. METHODS:Senior residents provided leadership lectures stimulated by assigned readings from the book "The Founding Fathers on Leadership." The traits and characteristics demonstrated throughout course readings and discussions were subsequently incorporated into everyday resident …


Natural History Of Isolated Skull Fractures In Children., S. Hassan, A. Q. Alarhayema, S. M. Cohn, J. C. Wiersch, M. R. Price Jan 2018

Natural History Of Isolated Skull Fractures In Children., S. Hassan, A. Q. Alarhayema, S. M. Cohn, J. C. Wiersch, M. R. Price

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Head injury is the most common cause of neurologic disability and mortality in children. We had hypothesized that in children with isolated skull fractures (SFs) and a normal neurological examination on presentation, the risk of neurosurgical intervention is very low. We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of all children aged six to sixteen years presenting to our Level 1 trauma center with traumatic brain injuries between January 1, 2006 and December 31, 2014. We also analyzed the National Trauma Data Bank (NTDB) research data set for the years 2012-2014 using the same metrics. During this study period, our center admitted …