scholarly journals James T. Goodrich, MD, PhD, 1946–2020: a historical perspective and his contributions to craniopagus separation

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 454-460
Author(s):  
Brandon M. Lehrich ◽  
Nolan J. Brown ◽  
Shane Shahrestani ◽  
Ronald Sahyouni ◽  
Frank P. K. Hsu
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
News Coverage ◽  
Pediatric Neurosurgery ◽  
Conjoined Twins ◽  
Neurosurgical Procedures ◽  
Sociocultural Attitudes ◽  
History Of ◽  
Craniopagus Twins

Dr. James Tait Goodrich was an internationally renowned pediatric neurosurgeon who pioneered the neurosurgical procedures for the multistage separation of craniopagus twins. As of March 2020, 59 craniopagus separations had been performed in the world, with Goodrich having performed 7 of these operations. He was the single most experienced surgeon in the field on this complex craniofacial disorder. Goodrich was a humble individual who rapidly rose through the ranks of academic neurosurgery, eventually serving as Director of the Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, New York. In this historical vignette, the authors provide context into the history of and sociocultural attitudes toward conjoined twins; the epidemiology and classification of craniopagus twins; the beginnings of surgery in craniopagus twins; Goodrich’s neurosurgical contributions toward advancing treatment for this complex craniofacial anomaly; and vignettes of Goodrich’s unique clinical cases that made mainstream news coverage.

Paroxysmal Stabbing Headache in The Multiple Dermatomes of The Head and Neck: A Variant of Primary Stabbing Headache or Occipital Neuralgia?

Cephalalgia ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 27 (10) ◽  
pp. 1101-1108 ◽  
Author(s):  
JH Shin ◽  
HK Song ◽  
JH Lee ◽  
WK Kim ◽  
MK Chu
Keyword(s):  
Medical Center ◽  
Previous History ◽  
Headache Disorder ◽  
Acute Onset ◽  
Occipital Neuralgia ◽  
Cervical Nerve ◽  
Primary Stabbing Headache ◽  
History Of ◽  
Stabbing Headache

A paroxysmal stabbing or icepick-like headache in the multiple nerve dermatomes, especially involving both trigeminal and cervical nerves, has not been fully explained or classified by the International Classification of Headache Disorder, 2nd Edition (ICHD-II). Of patients with acute-onset paroxysmal stabbing headache who had visited the Hallym University Medical Center during the last four years, 28 subjects with a repeated stabbing headache involving multiple dermatomes at the initial presentation or during the course were prospectively enrolled. All patients were neurologically and otologically symptom free. A coincidental involvement of both trigeminal and cervical nerve dermatomes included seven cases. Six cases involved initially the trigeminal and then cervical nerve dermatomes. Five cases showed an involvement of the cervical and then trigeminal nerve dermatomes. The remaining patients involved multiple cervical nerve branches (the lesser occipital, greater occipital and greater auricular). Pain lasted very shortly and a previous history of headache with the same nature was reported in 13 cases. Preceding symptom of an infection and physical and/or mental stress were manifested in seven and six subjects, respectively. All patients showed a self-limited benign course and completely recovered within a few hours to 30 days. Interestingly, a seasonal gradient in occurrence of a stabbing headache was found in this study. A paroxysmal stabbing headache manifested on multiple dermatomes can be explained by the characteristics of pain referral, and may be considered to be a variant of primary stabbing headache or occipital neuralgia.

The Effect of a Methadone Treatment Program Upon Pregnant Heroin Addicts and Their Newborn Infants

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1974 ◽  
Vol 54 (3) ◽  
pp. 300-305
Author(s):  
Rita G. Harper ◽  
George I. Solish ◽  
Henry M. Purow ◽  
Edward Sang ◽  
William C. Panepinto
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Psychosocial Support ◽  
Past History ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Methadone Treatment ◽  
Newborn Infants ◽  
Care Program ◽  
State University ◽  
Downstate Medical ◽  
History Of

A Family and Maternity Care Program (FMCP) for pregnant addicts, their spouses and the newborn infants was organized at the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center. Twenty-five percent of the women were treated for syphilis; 18% had a recurrent or recent past history of hepatitis. Obstetrical complications were reduced or eliminated by careful obstetrical surveillance. None of the mothers signed out against medical advice postpartum. Of the 51 living infants delivered within the study period, there were 17 infants weighing less than 2,500 gm. The Apgar score at one minute was 7 or higher in 84% of the infants. An excessive incidence of congenital malformation was not seen. Ninety-four percent of the infants developed withdrawal symptoms, 6% of whom convulsed repetitively. Infant withdrawal, however, was unassociated with an increase in mortality or known prolonged morbidity. This low-dose methadone program coupled with intense psychosocial support appeared to alleviate many of the common problems associated with addiction in pregnancy, but failed to prevent withdrawal in the newborn.

VI.—New Classifications of the Brachiopoda

1893 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 318-323
Author(s):  
Agnes Crane
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Individual

Mr. Charles Schuchert of Newhaven, Conn., U.S.A., has recently published in the “American Geologist” (Vol. xi.No. 3) an important and highly suggestive “Classification of the Brachiopoda,” based on the history of the class (Chronogenesis) and the ontogeny of the individual. It embodies the latest results of the remarkable investigations on the Palaeozoic forms of Prof. James Hall and Mr. J. M. Clarke, who have thrown so much light on the evolution of genera among the Brachiopoda in the eighth volume of “The Palæontology of New York” (Part I. Brachiopoda, 1892).

scholarly journals 206. Clinical and Molecular Characteristics of Community-associated Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia in Injection and Non-injection Drug Users at a New York City Medical Center

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S211-S211
Author(s):  
Sherif Shoucri ◽  
Angela Gomez-Simmonds ◽  
Amir Lankarani ◽  
Qiuhu Shi ◽  
Franklin D Lowy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
New York City ◽  
York City ◽  
Injection Drug Users ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Injection Drug ◽  
History Of ◽  
Sequence Types

Abstract Background The opioid epidemic has resulted in a dramatic resurgence of bacterial infections, most notably those due to Staphylococcus aureus (SA). We compared the demographic, clinical, and molecular factors of injection drug users (IDUs) and non-IDUs with SA bacteremia. Methods Patients with SA bacteremia were identified through a query of the electronic medical record EMR from January 2018 to December 2019 at a New York City medical center. All cases of community-associated (CA) SA bacteremia among adults with a history of active injection drug use were evaluated. Patients with positive SA blood cultures ≤ 72 hours of admission were considered CA. IDUs were identified with keyword searches and were deemed active if they had a history of use in the 12 months prior to admission. A randomly selected group of non-IDUs with CA SA bacteremia was used for comparison at a 4:1 ratio. Available SA isolates underwent Illumina whole genome sequencing (WGS). Using SRST2 multilocus sequence types (MLST), antimicrobial resistance genes and putative virulence factors were extracted. Results From January 2018 to December 2019, 669 patients with SA bacteremia were identified. 29 patients were active IDUs. Compared to 112 randomly selected non-IDUs, IDUs were significantly younger and more likely to be unstably housed (Table 1). Rates of MRSA were similar in IDUs (31%) and non-IDUs (32.1%). Endocarditis (44.8% vs 11.6%) and abscesses (27.6% vs 8.9%) were diagnosed more frequently in IDUs than non-IDUs. A positive hepatitis C antibody was strongly associated with SA bacteremia in IDUs (62.1% vs 6.3%, p< 0.001). WGS demonstrated comparable proportions of sequence types across IDUs and non-IDUs. ST8 accounted for the majority of infections in both groups (Table 2). MRSA bacteremia due to ST8 occurred in a higher proportion of IDUs (7/29, 24.1%) than non-IDUs (14/112, 12.5%). Conclusion IDUs with CA SA bacteremia have unique demographic and clinical features that differentiate them from non-IDUs. Endocarditis rates in IDUs are of particular concern. Use of these risk factors could allow hospitals to rapidly identify IDUs and offer them necessary medical and social services. WGS revealed a majority of MRSA bacteremia was due to one sequence type in IDUs (ST8). Further analysis of virulence genes in this cohort are ongoing. Disclosures Franklin D. Lowy, MD, GlaxoSmithKline (Advisor or Review Panel member)UpToDate (Other Financial or Material Support, Topic Writer and Editor) Anne-Catrin Uhlemann, MD, PhD, Merck (Grant/Research Support)

scholarly journals Prof. James Tait Goodrich 1946 - 2020+

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2(May-August)) ◽  
pp. e472020
Author(s):  
Ricardo Santos De Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Albert Einstein College ◽  
Pediatric Neurosurgery ◽  
Neurosurgical Procedures ◽  
Columbia University ◽  
Graduate Studies ◽  
The World ◽  
Neurological Surgery ◽  
The University

James Tait Goodrich was born on April 16, 1946 in Portland, Oregon, United States, the son of Richard Goodrich and Gail (Josselyn) Goodrich. Dr. Goodrich served as a Marine officer during the Vietnam War, during which time he decided his next step would be to pursue a medical career. Not only was he an elite surgeon, but over the years he was also a generous mentor and teacher who shared his craft with many young surgeons who wanted to follow in his footsteps. During the Tet Offensive, he spotted a Vietnamese surgeon in a medical tent opening up a soldier’s head. “Cool,” he thought. “I want to do that” (1). Upon return to the USA, Jim married Judy Loudin on December 27, 1970,  the love of his life who gave him the confidence and support to pursue his dreams. Dr. Goodrich completed his undergraduate work at the University of California, Irvine and his graduate studies at the School of Arts and Sciences of Columbia University (1972), receiving his Masters and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in 1978 and 1980, respectively. He received his Medical Degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. After an internship at Columbia- Presbyterian Medical Center (1980-1981), he completed his residency training at the Presbyterian Hospital in New York City and the New York Neurological Institute (1981-1986). He also holds the rank of Professor Contralto of Neurological Surgery at the University of Palermo in Palermo, Italy. He was Director of the Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery at the Children’s Hospital of Montefiore Health System and he served as a Professor of Clinical Neurological Surgery, Pediatrics, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine since 1998 (2). Dr. James T. Goodrich dedicated his life to saving children with complex neurological conditions. He had a particular interest in the treatment of craniofacial  abnormalities. He was a pioneer in this field and developed a multi-stage approach for separating craniopagus twins who have their brain and skull conjoined. In 2016, he famously led a team of 40 doctors in a 27-hour procedure to separate the McDonald twins. Throughout his distinguished career, he became known as the world’s leading expert on this lifesaving procedure. He has been consulted on hundreds of cases, and he routinely traveled the world sharing his vast knowledge and expertise with colleagues (3,4). In Brazil, Dr. Goodrich played a very important role in leading the processes to successfully separate craniopagus sets in Ribeirao Preto (2017-2018), and in Brasilia (2019). A classical multistage surgery was performed to separate the Ribeirao Preto conjoined twins, and Dr. Goodrich participated on all the neurosurgical procedures as a great mentor. In the final operation, on October 28, 2019, some members of Montefiore Hospital medical staff (Dr. Oren Tepper, plastic surgeon, Dr. Carlene Broderick, pediatric anesthesiologist and Kamilah A. Dowling, nurse) also worked alongside Jim and the Brazilian team.  An extraordinary and humble man, his words after the first surgical step, during an interview for a TV channel, were that in “this particular surgery we were able to do more than we expected because the anatomy was very good and the team had exceptional skills that made the difference”. Dr. Goodrich was a chief supporter of the Latin American Pediatric Neurosurgery Course (LACPN), having participated in all editions since 2004. In these events, he did not hesitate to share his knowledge during the hands-on sessions and, likewise, his wonderful conferences. Prof. Goodrich was officially honored by the Brazilian Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery during the “XII Brazilian Congress of Pediatric Neurosurgery”, in Florianopolis, Brazil.  Dr. Goodrich was a gentle and truly caring man. He did not crave the limelight and was beloved by his colleagues and staff. He has authored numerous book chapters and articles on Pediatric Neurosurgery and is known worldwide as a prominent lecturer in this field. Outside his work, he was also known for his passion for historical artifacts, travelling, wine, and surfing. Dr. Goodrich was an incredible human being. In March 30th, 2020, he passed away after complications due to Covid-19 (5). In that day the world has become a little less bright without Jim. Our sympathy and prayers go to his wife Judy, his three sisters, and all those who were close to him

PREMATURE AND NEWBORN INFANTS

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1957 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 143-154
Author(s):  
Richard L. Day ◽  
William A. Silverman
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Early Recognition ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Newborn Infants ◽  
Breech Presentation ◽  
County Hospital ◽  
Gastrointestinal Complications ◽  
Kings County ◽  
First Feeding ◽  
History Of

Participating in the seminar's first session were Dr. William R. Richardson, Kings County Hospital, Brooklyn, New York, who served as moderator, Dr. Thomas Santulli, Children's Surgeon at Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital, New York City, Dr. Marel H. Harmel, Anesthesiologist at Kings County Hospital, and Dr. Lawrence K. Pickett, Chief of Surgery at the State University of New York Medical Center in Syracuse. All speakers emphasized the importance of closely co-operative effort by pediatricians, surgeons, radiologists, anesthesiologists and nursing personnel to facilitate early recognition, diagnosis and effective treatment of neonatal complications requiring surgery. Diagnosis Early recognition of surgical problems usually depends upon the observations of well-trained nurses. Any history of obstetric complications especially breech presentation, a maternal history of hydramnios, any signs of respiratory distress, difficulty in swallowing at the time of the first feeding, emesis of bile-stained fluid, abdominal distention, or failure of the appearance of the first stool within 24 hours after birth should alert all observers to the possibility of complications which will require surgery. As soon as respiratory or gastrointestinal complications are suspected, Dr. Pickett requests radiologic consultation. A roentgenogram of the chest, taken at this time, will delineate not only the infant's pulmonary status, but also the gas pattern of the intestinal tract. When the clinical picture suggests gastrointestinal obstruction, Dr. Pickett and his colleagues employ a No. 8 to 10 French soft rubber catheter, specially prepared by punching several holes in its terminal 1 cm portion. This tube is inserted under fluoroscopic control and passed cautiously to avoid traumatic puncture of any obstructing tissue which may be encountered When esophageal atresia is recognized the proximal esophageal pouch is carefully aspirated to remove pooled saliva.

scholarly journals Commentary: The History of Neurosurgery at Albany Medical College and Albany Medical Center Hospital, Albany, New York

Neurosurgery ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 85 (1) ◽  
pp. E149-E157
Author(s):  
Pouya Entezami ◽  
M Reid Gooch ◽  
Adedamola Adepoju ◽  
Julie Pilitsis ◽  
Tyler J Kenning ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Albany Medical College ◽  
History Of Neurosurgery ◽  
Center Hospital ◽  
History Of ◽  
Medical Center Hospital

scholarly journals 662. Tick Borne-Associated Thrombocytopenia Among United States Veterans in Long Island New York

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (suppl_1) ◽  
pp. S239-S239
Author(s):  
Olga Kaplun ◽  
Beth Lemaitre ◽  
Zeena Lobo ◽  
George Psevdos
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Chart Review ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Long Island ◽  
Febrile Illness ◽  
Retrospective Chart Review ◽  
Veterans Affairs ◽  
Babesia Microti ◽  
The Past ◽  
History Of

Abstract Background Long Island, New York, is highly endemic for tick borne illnesses (TBI) with rising numbers of cases in the past years. Thrombocytopenia is a known complication of babesiosis caused by Babesia microti, anaplasmosis caused by Anaplasma phagocytophilum, and ehrlichiosis caused by Ehrlichia chaffeensis. We identified cases of thrombocytopenia attributed to TBI in our institution. Methods Retrospective chart review of patients diagnosed with babesiosis, anaplasmosis, and ehrlichiosis from 2000 to 2017 at Northport Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Demographics, method of diagnosis (PCR/serologies), CBC/chemistries, treatment choices, and outcomes were analyzed. Results Thirty-two veterans (VETS) were identified with the following TBI: Babesiosis 22, Ehrlichiosis 6, Anaplasmosis 4. The majority of cases (19) were from Suffolk County, Long Island. The median (MED) age of this group was 62 years (range 31–89). Ninety-one percent were Caucasian, 9% Black. 37.5% had history of tick bite. The MED temperature on presentation was 101.9°F (range 97.6–105.2°F). 56% had HTN, 6% DM, 37% HLD, 9% hepatitis C, 3% HIV. Laboratory studies: MED platelet count 88,000/µL (36,000–161,000); MED hemoglobin 12 gm/dL (5.6–15.6); MED ALT 41 IU/L (6–330); MED LDH 335 IU/L (193–1,322). Twelve VETS had positive C6 peptide. The peak MED B. microti parasitemia was 1.4% (0.1–3%). PCR tests were available in the later years of the study period: three were positive for E. chaffeensis, two for A. phagocytophilum, and 14 for B. microti. The majority of the cases (19) were observed after year 2010. Morulae were seen in only one case. Haptoglobin in eight VETS was undetectable. One veteran with history of splenectomy and babesiosis with 3% parasitemia required exchange transfusion with 12 units of PRBCs. Two other babesiosis cases required regular transfusion of PRBCs. 20 babesiosis cases were treated with azithromycin-atovaquone and two with clindamycin-primaquine. Doxycycline was used in the other cases. One patient developed NSTEMI and required coronary stent placement. Platelet counts returned to baseline levels with treatment. No deaths occurred. Conclusion The incidence of TBI in Long Island, New York is rising. PCR testing for TBI can be utilized in our VETS presenting with febrile illness and thrombocytopenia to help identify the possible tick borne pathogen during the months of high tick activity. Disclosures All authors: No reported disclosures.

Drugs and other physical treatments

2012 ◽  
pp. 507-569
Author(s):  
Philip Cowen ◽  
Paul Harrison ◽  
Tom Burns
Keyword(s):  
Electroconvulsive Therapy ◽  
Neurosurgical Procedures ◽  
History Of ◽  
Physical Treatments

Chapter 19 is concerned with the use of drugs and other physical treatments, such as electroconvulsive therapy and neurosurgical procedures, and covers a history of physical treatments, general considerations, the classification of drugs used in psychiatry, and other physical treatments.

Neurosurgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center: 1956–2020

2021 ◽  
Vol 135 (6) ◽  
pp. 1849-1856
Author(s):  
Christopher L. Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Surgical Outcomes ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Pediatric Neurosurgery ◽  
Veterans Affairs ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Fertile Ground ◽  
History Of Neurosurgery ◽  
National Organizations ◽  
History Of

The history of neurosurgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, is reviewed. Kemp Clark, MD, started the academic neurosurgical practice at Parkland Hospital in 1956. Clark developed a robust training program that required the resident to operate early. In 1972, the Dallas Veterans Affairs Hospital was added to the training program. Duke Samson, MD, became chair in 1988. He emphasized technical excellence and honest reporting of surgical outcomes. In 1989, Zale Lipshy University Hospital opened and became a center for neurosurgical care, and Hunt Batjer, MD, became chair in 2012. The program expanded significantly. Along with principles established by his predecessors, Batjer emphasized the need for all neurosurgeons to engage the community and to be active in policy leadership through local and national organizations. During his tenure, the pediatric neurosurgery group at Children’s Medical Center Dallas was integrated with the department, and a multidisciplinary spine service was developed. In 2014, the Peter O’Donnell Jr. Brain Institute was established, and the William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital opened. For 64 years, UT Southwestern Medical Center has been fertile ground for academic neurosurgery, with a strong emphasis on excellence in patient care.

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