Spine
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MINI: The aim of this prospective cohort study was to improve the prediction of curve progression in AIS. By adding the 3D morphology parameters at first visit, the predictive model explains 65% of the variability. It is one of the greatest advances in the understanding of scoliosis progression in the last 30 years.
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MINI: In this study we analyze rates of readmission, and the timing and reasons for readmission after one to two level anterior cervical decompression and fusion. Among 18,833 patients who underwent anterior cervical decompression and fusion, 3% were readmitted to the hospital within 30 days. 39.5% of readmissions were for reasons related to surgical site.
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MINI: Circulating microRNAs provide an insight into current disease states. Comparing patients with degenerative disc disease to healthy controls, patients with disc disease were found to have significantly downregulated levels of miR-155-5p. This marker was found to be an accurate diagnostic predictor for the presence of degeneration (P = 0.006).
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MINI: In this study, respiratory function at the time of extubation can be useful optimal clinical guidelines for weaning and extubation attempts in patients with acute cervical spinal cord injury. Serum thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances level at admission can be a useful predictor for severity in acute cervical patients with spinal cord injury.
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Retrospective cohort. ⋯ 3.