Faculty
Izabela Tarasiewicz, M.D., Interviewed for Salute Magazine Regarding Craniofacial Clinic
December 29, 2021
Salute, the official magazine of the UT Health School of Dentistry, recently published a story describing the impact the Craniofacial Clinic had on pediatric patient Alessia Gonzalez and her family. Izabela Tarasiewicz, M.D., FRCSC, was interviewed about her involvement in Alessia’s case. She described the surgical interventions and planning she performed throughout the course of […]
Justin Mascitelli, M.D., Receives Grant from the Joe Niekro Foundation
December 24, 2021
Justin Mascitelli, M.D., recently received a grant from the Joe Niekro Foundation to fund his study on the treatment of ruptured wide neck aneurysms. We congratulate Dr. Mascitelli and offer our thanks to the Joe Niekro Foundation for their ardent support of research efforts involving aneurysms, AVMs, and stroke.
Neurocritical Care Society Publishes Review Evaluating Cardiac Troponin Elevation Among SAH Patients
December 22, 2021
The Neurocritical Care Society recently published a comprehensive literature review and meta-analysis mentored by Ali Seifi, MD, FACP, FNCS, FCCM, in collaboration with Harvard School of Medicine. The study was designed to evaluate the clinical value of cardiac troponin elevation as a predictor for adverse outcomes among patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage. You can learn […]
Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine Publishes PRES Review
December 14, 2021
The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine recently published a review about posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) mentored by Ali Seifi, MD, FACP, FNCS, FCCM. The article describes the comprehensive pathophysiology of PRES, as well as clinical, diagnostic, and therapeutic intervention during pregnancy. You can learn more about the article’s findings by visiting this link.
JAMA Publishes New STAR Registry Study
December 14, 2021
JAMA recently published a new article about the multicenter STAR Registry of patients who underwent mechanical thrombectomy with low ASPECTs scores. The results may help increase the number of patients eligible for this life-saving treatment. Justin Mascitelli, M.D., and UT Health San Antonio Neurosurgery proudly contributed to this study. You can read more about it […]
Dr. Mascitelli Publishes Article Describing New Aneurysm Study
November 9, 2021
Justin Mascitelli, M.D., recently completed a study examining treatment options for ruptured wide neck aneurysms. The purpose of the study was to compare the outcomes of patients who underwent endovascular therapy with those who had microsurgical clipping. You can learn more about the study’s findings by reading this article link.
HiccAway Article Published in the Journal of the American Medical Association
June 29, 2021
The Department of Neurosurgery is pleased to share the news that a research article examining the efficacy of Dr. Ali Seifi’s HiccAway invention was recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). Within their study, HiccAway stopped hiccups in nearly 92% of participant cases and was rated favorably when compared with home […]
Firas Kaddouh, M.D., Appointed to UT Health Faculty Senate
June 16, 2021
The Department of Neurosurgery is proud to share the news that Firas Kaddouh, M.D., has been appointed to the faculty senate at UT Health. The Faculty Senate of the Health Science Center serves as the representative voice of the faculty on issues that may affect the rights, privileges, responsibilities and welfare of the university’s faculty […]
Summertime Pool Party 2021
June 15, 2021
Justin Mascitelli, M.D., recently hosted a pool party for team members from the Department of Neurosurgery. Relaxing by the pool with burgers, drinks, and a game of cornhole was a great way to start the summer! The team was also fortunate to be visited by Reade De Leacy, M.D., from the Mount Sinai Department of […]
Justin Mascitelli, M.D., Named Website Committee Chair of the Joint CV Section of the AANS and the CNS
June 9, 2021
The Department of Neurosurgery is proud to announce that Justin Mascitelli, M.D., was recently named website committee chair of the Joint Cerebrovascular Section of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. All CV Section membership leaders are responsible for promoting and assuring advancement in the diagnosis and the surgical and […]