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IDH-mutated gliomas promote epileptogenesis through d-2-hydroxyglutarate-dependent mTOR hyperactivation
A Mortazavi, I Fayed, M Bachani, T Dowdy… - Neuro …, 2022 - academic.oup.com
Background Uncontrolled seizures in patients with gliomas have a significant impact on
quality of life and morbidity, yet the mechanisms through which these tumors cause seizures …
quality of life and morbidity, yet the mechanisms through which these tumors cause seizures …
Pituitary adenoma and craniopharyngioma collision tumor: diagnostic, treatment considerations, and review of the literature
Background Different diseases may occur within the same anatomic space and invade one
another. Lesions of this nature are described as collision tumors. Collision tumors of the sella …
another. Lesions of this nature are described as collision tumors. Collision tumors of the sella …
MR-guided laser interstitial thermal therapy for medically refractory lesional epilepsy in pediatric patients: experience and outcomes
Introduction: MR-guided laser interstitial thermal therapy (MRgLITT) has emerged as a safe
and effective treatment option for the ablation of epileptic foci. Its minimally invasive nature …
and effective treatment option for the ablation of epileptic foci. Its minimally invasive nature …
Early outcomes of stereoelectroencephalography followed by MR-guided laser interstitial thermal therapy: a paradigm for minimally invasive epilepsy surgery
OBJECTIVE Stereoelectroencephalography (sEEG) and MR-guided laser interstitial thermal
therapy (MRgLITT) have both emerged as minimally invasive alternatives to open surgery …
therapy (MRgLITT) have both emerged as minimally invasive alternatives to open surgery …
Robot-assisted percutaneous pedicle screw placement: evaluation of accuracy of the first 100 screws and comparison with cohort of fluoroscopy-guided screws
Objective Percutaneous pedicle screws (PPS) are used to stabilize the spine after interbody
fusion in minimally invasive approaches. Recently, robotic assistance has been developed …
fusion in minimally invasive approaches. Recently, robotic assistance has been developed …
[PDF][PDF] Use of a smartphone application for spine surgery improves patient adherence with preoperative instructions and decreases last-minute surgery cancellations
JJ Stewart, I Fayed, S Henault, B Kalantar, JM Voyadzis - Cureus, 2019 - cureus.com
Background: Smartphone applications (apps) are being increasingly utilized in the health
care arena to improve patient care and outcomes. Objective: To further demonstrate the ability …
care arena to improve patient care and outcomes. Objective: To further demonstrate the ability …
Crossing the cervicothoracic junction during posterior cervical decompression and fusion: is it necessary?
I Fayed, DT Toscano, MJ Triano, E Makariou… - …, 2020 - journals.lww.com
BACKGROUND Posterior cervical fusion (PCF) is performed to treat cervical myelopathy,
radiculopathy, and/or deformity. Constructs ending at the cervicothoracic junction (CTJ) may …
radiculopathy, and/or deformity. Constructs ending at the cervicothoracic junction (CTJ) may …
Intracranial hemorrhage in critically ill patients hospitalized for COVID-19
I Fayed, G Pivazyan, AG Conte, J Chang… - Journal of Clinical …, 2020 - Elsevier
In this study, we report three cases of spontaneous intracranial hemorrhage in patients who
were initially hospitalized at our tertiary care center in Washington, DC with symptoms of …
were initially hospitalized at our tertiary care center in Washington, DC with symptoms of …
Increased expression of B cell-associated regulatory cytokines by glatiramer acetate in mice with experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis
…, T Lentini, J Ochoa-Reparaz, IF Fayed… - Journal of …, 2010 - Elsevier
B cells are of increasing importance as a target for multiple sclerosis treatment. Here we show
that GA treatment of mice with experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) biases …
that GA treatment of mice with experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) biases …
Should asymptomatic cervical stenosis be treated in the setting of progressive thoracic myelopathy? A systematic review of the literature
Purpose Unlike tandem stenosis of the cervical and lumbar spine, tandem cervical and thoracic
stenosis (TCTS) of the spine is less common, and the approach and order of intervention …
stenosis (TCTS) of the spine is less common, and the approach and order of intervention …