ALLMedicine™ Spinal Cord Tumors Center

May 11th, 2022 - The prognostic significance and genetic characteristics of H3 K27M-mutant diffuse midline gliomas (DMGs) in different anatomical locations requires further clarification. In this study, the authors integrated published data to investigate the diff...

Mar 29th, 2022 - Intramedullary spinal cord tumors (IMSCTs) are rare tumors associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Surgical resection is often indicated for symptomatic lesions but may result in new neurological deficits and decrease quality of life....

Feb 26th, 2022 - Intramedullary spinal cord tumors (IMSCTs) are rare neoplasms whose treatment is often technically challenging. Given the low volume seen at most centers, perioperative outcomes have been reported infrequently. Here, the authors present the larges...

Feb 9th, 2022 - This article discusses current recommendations and special considerations for the management of central nervous system (CNS) tumors in pregnant women and provides case vignettes to emphasize important clinical concepts. Given that nearly 60% of al...

Jan 26th, 2022 - Diffuse midline gliomas (DMG) with the H3 K27M-mutation are a well-described entity with most DMG harboring this mutation, with notable heterogeneity in adults. No therapy has been proven to improve survival in this tumor type. Panobinostat is a h...

Mar 30th, 2015 - During neurosurgical resection of brain tumors within brain areas for motor control, it is important to monitor motor function. For this muscle motor evoked potentials are used. Those are elicited by transcranial and direct cortical stimulation. M...

Mar 28th, 2014 - OBJECTIVES: Determine the maximum tolerated dose of thiotepa in infants with malignant brain or spinal cord tumors receiving intensive chemotherapy. Determine the feasibility and toxicity of intensive chemotherapy with peripheral blood stem cell (...

Mar 18th, 2013 - Spinal cord trauma and the consequent paraplegia are possibly among the most devastating injuries in soldiers and during spine surgery, and are significant in the medical, social and financial aspects. Limited mobility, the need for assistance in ...

Sep 21st, 2011 - OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the systemic and CNS response rates and progression-free and overall survival of patients with epithelial cancer and brain metastases treated with tamoxifen citrate, topotecan hydrochloride, and carboplatin. To evaluate the...

Apr 29th, 2003 - April 29, 2003 -- The CyberKnife Real-Time Image-Guided Radiosurgery system is safe and effective for spinal tumors not amenable to an open operative approach, according to an oral presentation at the American Association of Neurological Surgeons ...

VAIL, COLO. — Tick paralysis is often misdiagnosed—with potentially dire consequences—as one of the other diseases that cause an acute ascending paralysis with preserved mental status.

VAIL, Colo. - Tick paralysis is often misdiagnosed - with potentially dire consequences - as one of the other diseases that cause an acute ascending paralysis with preserved mental status.

VAIL, COLO. — Tick paralysis is often misdiagnosed — with potentially dire consequences — as one of the other diseases that cause an acute ascending paralysis with preserved mental status.

Abstract and Introduction Abstract Introduction: Spinal subarachnoid hemorrhage has many causes including trauma, vascular malformations, aneurysms, spinal cord tumors, coagulation abnormalities, use of anticoagulants, systemic lupus erythematosus...