Search Results - "Higgins, Dominique M"
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Dietary restriction of cysteine and methionine sensitizes gliomas to ferroptosis and induces alterations in energetic metabolism
Published in Nature communications (02-03-2023)“…Ferroptosis is mediated by lipid peroxidation of phospholipids containing polyunsaturated fatty acyl moieties. Glutathione, the key cellular antioxidant…”
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Semaphorin 3A mediated brain tumor stem cell proliferation and invasion in EGFRviii mutant gliomas
Published in BMC cancer (10-12-2020)“…Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is the most common primary brain tumor in adults, with a median survival of approximately 15 months. Semaphorin 3A (Sema3A),…”
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Oncolytic Virotherapy for High-Grade Glioma and Current Evidence and Factors to Consider for Incorporation into Clinical Practice
Published in Pathogens (Basel) (22-06-2023)“…Brain tumor incidence is on the rise, and glioblastoma comprises the majority of primary tumors. Despite maximal safe resection and adjuvant chemoradiation,…”
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Magnetic resonance imaging-graded hypothalamic compression in surgically treated adult craniopharyngiomas determining postoperative obesity
Published in Neurosurgical focus (01-04-2010)“…Obesity as a consequence of management of pediatric craniopharyngioma is a well-described phenomenon related to the degree of hypothalamic involvement…”
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Symptomatic Rathke cleft cysts: extent of resection and surgical complications
Published in Neurosurgical focus (01-07-2011)“…Rathke cleft cysts (RCCs) are benign masses arising from the embryological Rathke pouch, and are commonly treated by transsphenoidal surgery. The authors…”
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A multicenter analysis of the prognostic value of histone H3 K27M mutation in adult high-grade spinal glioma
Published in Journal of neurosurgery. Spine (01-12-2021)“…High-grade spinal glioma (HGSG) is a rare but aggressive tumor that occurs in both adults and children. Histone H3 K27M mutation correlates with poor prognosis…”
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Radiation-Induced Lipid Peroxidation Triggers Ferroptosis and Synergizes with Ferroptosis Inducers
Published in ACS chemical biology (21-02-2020)“…Although radiation is widely used to treat cancers, resistance mechanisms often develop and involve activation of DNA repair and inhibition of apoptosis…”
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Nitric oxide synthase inhibitors as potential therapeutic agents for gliomas: A systematic review
Published in Nitric oxide (01-09-2023)“…Gliomas represent the most prevalent form of brain tumors, among which glioblastomas are the most malignant subtype. Despite advances in comprehending their…”
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Commentary: Malignant Pineal Parenchymal Tumors in Adults: A National Cancer Database Analysis
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Association between tumor location and toxicity outcomes after stereotactic radiosurgery for brain metastases
Published in Journal of neuro-oncology (15-11-2024)“…Toxicities associated with stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) are important when considering treatment and supportive management for patients with brain…”
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The Sledgehammer in Precision Medicine: Dexamethasone and Immunotherapeutic Treatment of Glioma
Published in Cancer investigation (03-07-2022)“…Understanding dexamethasone's effect on the immune microenvironment in glioma patients is of key importance. We performed a comprehensive literature review…”
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Understanding the Impact of Obesity on Short-term Outcomes and In-hospital Costs After Instrumented Spinal Fusion
Published in Neurosurgery (01-01-2016)“…Abstract BACKGROUND: Obesity rates continue to rise along with the number of obese patients undergoing elective spinal fusion. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the…”
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Preoperative Embolization of the External Carotid Artery Branches as an Adjunct to Superficial Temporal Artery–to–Middle Cerebral Artery Bypass
Published in Journal of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases (01-03-2011)“…When technically feasible, the preferred revascularization procedure in patients with adult moyamoya disease is a superficial temporal artery–to–middle…”
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Using machine learning to evaluate large-scale brain networks in patients with brain tumors: Traditional and non-traditional eloquent areas
Published in Neuro-oncology advances (01-01-2022)“…Abstract Background Large-scale brain networks and higher cognitive functions are frequently altered in neuro-oncology patients, but comprehensive non-invasive…”
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A cell state-specific metabolic vulnerability to GPX4-dependent ferroptosis in glioblastoma
Published in The EMBO journal (27-08-2024)“…Glioma cells hijack developmental programs to control cell state. Here, we uncover a glioma cell state-specific metabolic liability that can be therapeutically…”
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Safety of the utilization of telemedicine for brain tumor neurosurgery follow-up
Published in Neuro-oncology practice (01-02-2023)“…There is a need to evaluate the outcomes of patients who underwent brain tumor surgery with subsequent telemedicine or in-person follow-up during the COVID-19…”
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A cost-effective method for femoral head allograft procurement for spinal arthrodesis: an alternative to commercially available allograft
Published in Spine (Philadelphia, Pa. 1976) (01-07-2014)“…A cost-effective procurement process for harvesting, storing, and using femoral head allografts is described. A brief review of the literature on the use of…”
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Right occipital transtentorial approach for a pineal malignant germ cell tumor
Published in Neurosurgical Focus: Video (01-07-2021)“…Germ cell tumors account for up to 53% of the malignant lesions found in the pineal region and are typically managed with a combination of radiation therapy…”
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