scholarly journals Citation analysis of the most influential ependymoma research articles illustrates improved knowledge of the molecular biology of ependymoma

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nolan J. Brown ◽  
Bayard Wilson ◽  
Brian V. Lien ◽  
Alexander Himstead ◽  
Ali R. Tafreshi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Academic Research ◽  
Molecular Classification ◽  
Cancer Center ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
University Of Texas ◽  
History Of ◽  
Md Anderson ◽  
Current Area ◽  
The University

AbstractThe history of academic research on ependymoma is expansive. This review summarizes its history with a bibliometric analysis of the 100 most cited articles on ependymoma. In March 2020, we queried the Web of Science database to identify the most cited articles on ependymoma using the terms “ependymoma” or “ependymal tumors,” yielding 3145 publications. Results were arranged by the number of times each article was cited in descending order. The top 100 articles spanned across nearly a century; the oldest article was published in 1924, while the most recent was in 2017. These articles were published in 35 unique journals, including a mix of basic science and clinical journals. The three institutions with the most papers in the top 100 were St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (16%), the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (6%), and the German Cancer Research Center (5%). We analyzed the publications that may be considered the most influential in the understanding and treatment management of ependymoma. Studies focused on the molecular classification of ependymomas were well-represented among the most cited articles, reflecting the field’s current area of focus and its future directions. Additionally, this article also offers a reference for further studies in the ependymoma field.

The history of neurosurgery at Baylor College of Medicine

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Visish M. Srinivasan ◽  
Caroline C. Hadley ◽  
Akash J. Patel ◽  
Bruce L. Ehni ◽  
Howard L. Weiner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Residency Program ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Cancer Center ◽  
Baylor College ◽  
Texas Medical ◽  
University Of Texas ◽  
History Of Neurosurgery ◽  
History Of ◽  
Md Anderson ◽  
The University

The development of neurosurgery at Baylor College of Medicine began with the medical school’s relocation to the new Texas Medical Center in Houston in 1943. An academic service was organized in 1949 as a section of neurosurgery within Baylor’s Department of Surgery. Soon the practice, led by Dr. George Ehni, evolved to include clinical services at Methodist, Jefferson Davis (forerunner of Ben Taub), Texas Children’s, the Veterans Affairs, and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center hospitals. A neurosurgery residency program was established in 1954. As the clinical practice expanded, neurosurgery was upgraded from a section to a division and then to a department. It has been led by four chiefs/chairs over the past 60 years—Dr. George Ehni (1959–1979), Dr. Robert Grossman (1980–2004), Dr. Raymond Sawaya (2005–2014), and Dr. Daniel Yoshor (2015–2020). Since the 1950s, the department has drawn strength from its robust residency program, its research base in the medical school, and its five major hospital affiliates, which have largely remained unchanged (with the exception of Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center replacing Methodist in 2004). The recent expansion of the residency program to 25 accredited positions and the growing strength of relationships with the “Baylor five” hospitals affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine portend a bright future.

Program development of a preceptor bootcamp for operational pharmacy preceptors

2020 ◽  
Vol 77 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S2-S7
Author(s):  
Devlin V Smith ◽  
Stefani Gautreaux ◽  
Alison M Gulbis ◽  
Jeffrey J Bruno ◽  
Kevin Garey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Survey Methodology ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Academic Medical Center ◽  
Cancer Center ◽  
University Of Texas ◽  
Qualitative Feedback ◽  
Md Anderson ◽  
The University ◽  
Functional Areas ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Purpose To describe the development, design, and implementation of a pilot preceptor development bootcamp and feedback related to its feasibility and impact on operational pharmacy preceptors. Summary The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center designed and implemented a pilot preceptor development bootcamp for operational staff pharmacists serving as residency preceptors for longitudinal weekend staffing experiences. A systematic, multipronged approach was taken to identify preceptor development gaps and design a full-day bootcamp curriculum. The resultant curriculum was comprised of content in major functional areas including using the 4 preceptor roles, documenting performance, giving and receiving feedback, and dealing with difficult situations or learners. The impact of the pilot preceptor development bootcamp was assessed using survey methodology and qualitative feedback from debrief discussions. Conclusion Implementation of a pilot preceptor bootcamp program addressing major areas of precepting skill was well received, resulted in positive feedback from operational pharmacy preceptors, and was feasible to implement at a large academic medical center.

Cervical and colorectal cancer screening among breast cancer (BrCa) survivors followed in either a breast center (BC) or a breast survivorship clinic (SvC) at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e20506-e20506
Author(s):  
A. L. Olson ◽  
T. Bevers ◽  
M. Guzman ◽  
R. L. Theriault ◽  
G. N. Hortobagyi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colon Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Colon Cancer Screening ◽  
Cancer Center ◽  
Nursing Documentation ◽  
University Of Texas ◽  
Screening Strategies ◽  
Surgical Evaluation ◽  
History Of ◽  
The University

e20506 Background: An essential component of cancer survivorship care includes the prevention and early detection of new cancers. We sought to determine if documentation of appropriate cervical and/or colon cancer screening differed between BrCa survivors followed in our BC (patients < 5 yrs from diagnosis of invasive BrCa or with active BrCa issues) and those seen in our SvC (patients with history of DCIS or ≥ 5 yrs from invasive BrCa diagnosis). Methods: IRB approval was obtained for this retrospective study. 5,982 BrCa survivors were seen for follow-up in our BC or SvC between 7/1/05 and 12/31/06. 2,811 BC patients and 1191 SvC patients (total = 4,002) met inclusion criteria: 1) not receiving chemotherapy, radiation, or undergoing surgical evaluation; 2) no evidence of recurrent BrCa; 3) ≥ 12 months from BrCa diagnosis, 4) no active GYN or GI complaints. Results: BrCa survivors followed our SvC were significantly more likely to have provider documentation of both cervical and colon cancer screening than those followed in our BC (72% versus 22.7%, and 68.4% versus 14.5%, respectively; both p values <0.001). Although nursing documentation of cervical cancer screening is required in both centers, SvC patients were more likely to have this documented than those in the BC (95.3% versus 56.5%, respectively; p <0.001). Nursing documentation of colon cancer screening is required in SvC (84.2% documented) but not in the BC (3.5% documented). Conclusions: BrCa survivors receiving care in our survivorship clinic were more likely to have nursing or provider documentation of cervical and/or colon cancer screening. Strategies that trigger documentation of non-BrCa screening take advantage of the “teachable moment” during a routine visit- thereby promoting the long-term health of cancer survivors. No significant financial relationships to disclose.

scholarly journals Emerging Therapies in Myelofibrosis: Highlights From SOHO 2020

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa Nodzon, PhD, ARNP, AOCNP
Keyword(s):  
Annual Meeting ◽  
Cancer Center ◽  
University Of Texas ◽  
New Therapies ◽  
Emerging Therapies ◽  
Md Anderson ◽  
The University

Lisa Nodzon, PhD, ARNP, AOCNP®, of Moffitt Cancer Center, highlights new therapies in development for myelofibrosis that were discussed by Srdan Verstovsek, MD, PhD, of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, at the 2020 SOHO Annual Meeting.

scholarly journals 810. Resistance to the Minocycline-Rifampin-Chlorhexidine (MRCH) combination does not emerge in biofilms of Tetracycline and Rifampin resistant bacteria grown on MRCH catheters depleted below antimicrobially effective concentrations

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S448-S448
Author(s):  
Bahgat Gerges ◽  
Joel Rosenblatt ◽  
Y-Lan Truong ◽  
Ruth Reitzel ◽  
Ray Y Hachem ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bloodstream Infections ◽  
Cancer Center ◽  
Resistant Bacteria ◽  
Material Support ◽  
University Of Texas ◽  
Cook Medical ◽  
Catheter Technology ◽  
Md Anderson ◽  
The University

Abstract Background Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSIs) remain a significant medical problem for critically ill cancer patients who required catheters for extended durations. Minocycline (M) -Rifampin (R) loaded catheters have shown the greatest impact on reducing CLABSIs; however, there is a risk for developing antibiotic resistant organisms when exposed to catheters whose concentration becomes depleted below antimicrobially effective levels due to extended indwells. Chlorhexidine (CH) and M-R combination catheters (MRCH) have been proposed as a next generation catheter with improved performance. Here we studied whether bacteria that were Tetracycline and Rifampin resistant became resistant to MRCH when allowed to form biofilms on MRCH catheters depleted below antimicrobially effective MRCH concentrations. Methods Minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of Tetracycline and/or Rifampin resistant stock isolates were measured by standard microbroth dilution methods. MRCH catheters were depleted to below antimicrobially effective concentrations by soaking in serum for 6 weeks. The resistant bacteria were then allowed to form biofilm for 24 hrs on the depleted catheters in broth. Following 24 hour incubation the adherent (breakthrough) bacteria were removed by sonication and MICs were remeasured. The same organisms grown on non-antimicrobial catheters were used as controls. Results MICs (ug/mL) of the organisms against each agent and the combination are tabulated below: MICs (ug/mL) of the organisms against each agent and the combination Conclusion The M and R resistant bacteria did not develop in vitro resistance to the MRCH combination after forming biofilms on MRCH catheters depleted below antimicrobially effective concentrations. Disclosures Joel Rosenblatt, PhD, Cook Medical (Shareholder, Other Financial or Material Support, Inventor of the MRCH catheter technology which is owned by the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and has been licensed to Cook Medical)Novel Anti-Infective Technologies (Shareholder, Other Financial or Material Support, Inventor of the MRCH catheter technology which is owned by the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and has been licensed to Cook Medical) Issam I. Raad, MD, Citius (Other Financial or Material Support, Ownership interest)Cook Medical (Grant/Research Support)Inventive Protocol (Other Financial or Material Support, Ownership interest)Novel Anti-Infective Technologies (Shareholder, Other Financial or Material Support, Ownership interest)

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