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Characterizing The Timeline Of Drug Resistant Epilepsy Surgery., Nicole Belliard Martuscelli, Caio Matias, Ashwini Sharan

Phase 1

Introduction: Although early detection and surgery are crucial for positive outcomes in individuals with drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE), a minority of qualifying patients receive it in the US. This retrospective study investigates why some DRE patients who undergo complete pre-surgical assessment end up not receiving surgery.

Methods: We analyzed 211 EPIC charts from all of Jefferson Comprehensive Epilepsy Center's patients who underwent DRE surgical evaluation from 2017 through 2019. To that end, we characterized the DRE surgery timeline and collected data on age, onset of seizures and drug resistance, surgery dates, surgical modalities, and notes that elucidated the reasoning behind …

Postoperative Opioid-Prescribing Practices In Nasal Surgery: A Prospective Study, Brian M. Yan, S. Hamad Sagheer, Cory D. Bovenzi, Uche Nwagu, David Cognetti, Howard Krein, Ryan Heffelfinger

Phase 1

Introduction: Within facial plastic and reconstructive surgery (FPRS), prescription practices have trended toward prescribing larger amounts of perioperative opioids. However, there is limited literature regarding the postoperative pain experience and opioid consumption for FPRS. The purpose of our study was to investigate opioid prescription and consumption following procedures of the nose, with the aim of developing evidence-based guidelines for postoperative pain management.

Methods: In this prospective single center study, morphine milligram equivalents (MME) consumption and pain scores were collected in 72 patients who underwent nasal surgery. Patient demographics, MME use, and pain scores were examined. MME use was compared …

Peer-Taught Virtual Research Workshops For Surgical Residents: Protocol For A Novel And Sustainable Solution To Improving Surgical Research In Pakistan, Russell S. Martins, Ronika Devi Ukrani, Mohummad Hassan Raza Raja, Maria Khan, Haissan Iftikhar, Syeda Sadia Fatima, Saulat Fatimi

Medical College Documents

Objective: To generate a protocol describing the methodology for a study assessing the effectiveness of a comprehensive series of peer-taught online research workshops for surgical residents across Pakistan in terms of improving research-related knowledge and skills, and long-term research involvement and output.
Methods: The quasi-experimental study will consist of a series of six online research workshops conducted over Zoom for surgical residents across Pakistan. An online sign-up form will be circulated on social media to current surgical residents throughout Pakistan. Curricular content covered in the workshops will be developed in collaboration with experienced research faculty at the Departments of Surgery …