Vijay M. Ravindra

Global Burden of Pediatric Stroke (1990–2023): A Shift From Mortality Toward Disability

BACKGROUND: Pediatric stroke is a significant cause of long-term disability worldwide, with outcomes influenced by age, stroke subtype, and access to care. Our objective was to define the global burden of pediatric stroke by its impact on mortality and disability. METHODS: The Gl...

Plain Radiograph Use in Pediatric Blunt Trauma Patients with Suspicion for Cervical Spine Injury: A Prospective Observational Analysis of the Western Pediatric Cervical Spine Study

BACKGROUND: Despite guideline support for plain radiography (XR) in low-risk pediatric blunt trauma, CT remains the predominant imaging modality for cervical spine evaluation, increasing radiation exposure. We evaluated contemporary XR utilization and its diagnostic performance i...