Publications by authors named "G J Ebrahim"
Objective: The objective of this study was to develop a murine system for the delivery of laser interstitial thermotherapy (LITT) with probe-based thermometry as a model for human glioblastoma treatment to investigate thermal diffusion in heterogeneous brain tissue.
Methods: First, the tissue heating properties were characterized using a diode-pumped solid-state near-infrared laser in a homogeneous tissue model. The laser was adapted for use with a repurposed stereotactic surgery frame utilizing a micro laser probe and Hamilton syringe.
Background And Objectives: Compared with the modified Frailty Index-11 (mFI-11) frailty tool, reflective of patient comorbidities, the Fried phenotype weighs functional patient variables. This study examined using the Fried phenotype in predicting postoperative outcomes in craniotomy for patients with tumor.
Methods: This retrospective cohort analysis included patients with Current Procedural Terminology codes for supratentorial/infratentorial tumor resections and preoperative frailty scores.
Safety and Efficacy of Ketorolac After Craniotomy for Tumor Resection.
World Neurosurg
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the use of ketorolac, an NSAID, for managing postoperative pain in patients after craniotomy for tumor resection, focusing on its impact on pain control, bleeding risks, and narcotic use.
- A review of 1114 adult patients revealed that those receiving ketorolac were younger and had lower comorbidities, yet did not show a significantly higher rate of bleeding compared to those who did not receive the drug.
- Patients on ketorolac experienced higher initial pain and opioid use, but overall, it was found to be a safe and effective pain management choice after surgery, suggesting the need for further research to confirm these findings.
Background: One of the most consistent research findings related to race and mental health diseases is the disproportionately high rate of psychotic disorder diagnoses among people of color, specifically people of African descent. It is important to examine if a similar pattern exists among specific psychotic disorders. We aimed to examine the racial/ethnic differences in ambulatory care visits diagnosed with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders (SSDs).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDiabetic retinopathy (DR) is a typical microvascular complication of diabetes mellitus (DM) and it remains one of the leading causes of vision loss worldwide. Studies postulated that a distinct metabolic signature of DR exists and can be resolved from that of diabetes alone. Serum Semaphorin3A (Sema3A) levels have also been found to be correlated with the phenotypes of diabetic retinopathy.
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