University of North Carolina Hospitals

Incidence and risks of adverse fetal and neonatal outcomes in the LABOR study, a prospective intrapartum cohort in four tertiary referral centers in Ghana, India, and Zambia

Abstract Background Globally, more than two million perinatal deaths occur annually attributable to the intrapartum period, the vast majority occurring in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). We sought to ascertain the incidence of adverse neonatal intrapartum-related outcom...

Prognostic value of liver histology in steatotic liver disease: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis

Aim: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) and steatotic liver disease (MASLD) are progressive liver conditions that can lead to serious long-term outcomes and adverse clinical events. Histologic liver fibrosis is an accepted short-term surrogate end point used...

A Biomechanical Analysis of Intramedullary Threaded Nail Fixation and Dorsal Plate and Screw Fixation for Metacarpal Base Fractures

Purpose The biomechanics of surgically treated metacarpal base fractures are poorly described. We hypothesized that intramedullary threaded nail (IMTN) fixation and dorsal plate and screw (DPS) fixation would perform similarly in multiple fracture locations approaching the metaca...

Representation and Educational Content of Spine Surgery in Operative Videos: A 10-Year Journal-Based Analysis

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Video-driven education offers a powerful tool for illustrating intricate techniques and critical anatomic insights for surgical residents. Surgical procedures of the spine require a wide field of view, making their capture difficult. The objective of th...

Superior hypogastric nerve block versus spinal anesthesia for early pain control after uterine fibroid embolization: a prospective quasi-randomized comparative study

PURPOSE: To compare early postprocedural pain and rescue opioid use after uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) in patients treated with superior hypogastric nerve block (SHNB) versus spinal anesthesia. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This single-center prospective quasi-randomized comparati...