Fulfilling the specialist neurosurgical workforce needs in Africa: a systematic review and projection toward 2030
AEK Ukachukwu, MEH Still, A Seas… - Journal of …, 2022 - thejns.org
OBJECTIVE Africa contributes significantly to the global neurosurgical disease burden but
has only 1% of the neurosurgery workforce. This study appraises the neurosurgical …
has only 1% of the neurosurgery workforce. This study appraises the neurosurgical …
The scope, trends, and challenges of neurosurgical research in Nigeria: A bibliometric review
AEK Ukachukwu, OD Ogundeji, N Abu-Bonsrah… - World Neurosurgery, 2024 - Elsevier
Objective This study investigates the scope, trends, and challenges of neurosurgical
research in Nigeria since inception of the specialty in 1962. Methods A bibliometric review of …
research in Nigeria since inception of the specialty in 1962. Methods A bibliometric review of …
Global epidemiology of craniosynostosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Objective Craniosynostosis leads to craniofacial deformity and may result in raised
intracranial pressure, neurocognitive deficits, and psychosocial issues if left untreated. The …
intracranial pressure, neurocognitive deficits, and psychosocial issues if left untreated. The …
Emphasizing the role of neurosurgery within global health and national health systems: a call to action
JW Lartigue, OE Dada, M Haq, S Rapaport… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Background: Worldwide, neurological disorders are the leading cause of disability-adjusted
life years lost and the second leading cause of death. Despite global health capacity …
life years lost and the second leading cause of death. Despite global health capacity …
Social media in neurosurgery: a systematic review
Objective Social media has been used increasingly in neurosurgery by individuals. We
aimed to identify demographics and preferences of social media use, describe the scope of …
aimed to identify demographics and preferences of social media use, describe the scope of …
Virtual learning during the COVID-19 pandemic: a turning point in neurosurgical education
OBJECTIVE The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused dramatic
changes in medical education. Social distancing policies have resulted in the rapid adoption …
changes in medical education. Social distancing policies have resulted in the rapid adoption …
[HTML][HTML] The scope, growth, and inequities of the global neurosurgery literature: a bibliometric analysis
Background Here, we evaluate the evolution and growth of global neurosurgery publications
over time, further focusing on the contributions and impact of authors in low-and middle …
over time, further focusing on the contributions and impact of authors in low-and middle …
Emerging trends in the neurosurgical workforce of low-and middle-income countries: a cross-sectional study
Background Every year, there are an estimated 22.6 million new neurosurgical consultative
cases worldwide, of which 13.8 million require surgery. In 2016, the global neurosurgical …
cases worldwide, of which 13.8 million require surgery. In 2016, the global neurosurgical …
Educating the next generation of global neurosurgeons: competencies, skills, and resources for medical students interested in global neurosurgery
Background Global neurosurgery operates at the intersection of neurosurgery and public
health. Although most global neurosurgery initiatives have targeted neurosurgeons and …
health. Although most global neurosurgery initiatives have targeted neurosurgeons and …
The epidemiology of spinal neurosurgery in Nigeria: A systematic review and patient-level analysis
TA Malomo, SA Nischal, Y Trillo-Ordonez… - World Neurosurgery, 2024 - Elsevier
Objective Spinal pathologies are prevalent in Nigeria, though epidemiological data remains
sparse. This systematic review used pooled patient-level data from across the country to …
sparse. This systematic review used pooled patient-level data from across the country to …