Publications by authors named "Mohammad Amin Dabbagh Ohadi"

Objective: Dolichoectatic vertebrobasilar aneurysms (DVBAs) are expansions of arterial tissue leading to aneurysmal formations without an obvious neck. Their natural history is poorly understood; usually patients are admitted with thromboembolic complications and/or neurological symptoms from the mass effect. There have not been international collective data, and correct timing for highly risky treatments has been under discussion.

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Objectives: The Woven EndoBridge (WEB), functioning as an intrasaccular disruption device, offers a novel option for complex aneurysms, particularly bifurcation aneurysms. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, our goal is to compare the safety and efficacy of WEB devices with stent-assisted coiling (SAC) for intracranial bifurcation aneurysms.

Methods: We conducted a systematic search of PubMed, Scopus, and Embase, and Web of Science databases in September 2024 following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.

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  • Brain metastases often leave residual tumors even after surgery, which can lead to recurrence and affect survival rates, prompting exploration of fluorescence-guided surgery (FGS) using sodium fluorescein (FL).
  • A systematic review involving 970 patients revealed that FL-guided surgery significantly improved the rate of gross total resection (GTR) and was correlated with enhanced overall survival outcomes.
  • The findings indicate that utilizing FL in surgery is effective for achieving better tumor removal without major complications reported in the studies assessed.
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The respiratory tract is commonly affected in multisystem disorders. Although many drugs have been developed to target various components of these diseases, there is still a need for effective treatments that can address both respiratory and non-respiratory symptoms. Bromhexine and ambroxol are mucolytic agents with a good safety profile that are widely used to treat respiratory conditions.

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Background: Intraventricular meningioma (IVM) is a rare subtype of intracranial meningioma, accounting for 9.8 to 14% of all intraventricular tumors. Currently, there is no clear consensus on which patients with IVM should receive conservative treatment, surgery, or stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS).

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) affects 2-3% of people worldwide. Although antidepressants are the standard pharmachological treatment of OCD, their effect on the brain of individuals with OCD has not yet been fully clarified. We conducted a systematic search on PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and Web of Science to explore the effects of antidepressants on neuroimaging findings in OCD.

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  • This study reviews literature to identify factors that influence sexual and partnership adjustment for individuals with spinal cord injuries.
  • The research followed a scoping review framework, analyzing relevant studies from databases like Medline and Scopus, with no limits on publication date or methodology.
  • Findings reveal that sexual health in individuals with spinal cord injuries is influenced by numerous factors, including anatomy, injury level, psychological and social factors, economic status, and relationship type, with implications for improving clinical care and quality of life.
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Aim: This study aimed to investigate the antioxidant properties, cytotoxic activity, and apoptotic effects of astaxanthin (ASX) on genes and pathways involved in breast cancer in Balb/c mice models injected with the 4T1 cell line.

Background: ASX could inhibit some tumor progression by using in vivo and in vitro models.

Objective: The effect of ASX on breast cancer was not fully understood till now.

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Road traffic injuries present a significant public health burden, especially in developing countries. This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesized global evidence on motorcycle helmet use prevalence by including 299 records across 249 articles involving 5,006,476 participants from 1982 to 2022. The findings revealed a declining trend in helmet use prevalence over the past four decades, with an overall prevalence of 48.

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Background: Tumors in the fourth ventricle can be critical due to the small size of the fourth ventricle, which causes symptoms to be detected even in the presence of lesser mass effects. A proper surgical approach to the fourth ventricle poses challenges due to its deep location and proximity to vital compartments within the brainstem. The two commonly used approaches to these tumors are the transvermian and telovelar approaches.

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  • Low-grade infections may contribute to implant failures in spinal surgeries that initially seem aseptic, leading to a systematic review exploring unexpected positive cultures (UPCs) in revision surgeries.
  • The study analyzed data from 15 studies with over 1,000 patients, revealing a UPC prevalence of 33.2% and identifying common pathogens like Cutibacterium acnes and Coagulase-negative Staphylococci.
  • Key risk factors for UPCs included female sex, screw loosening, the number of operated levels, and the time elapsed since the initial surgery, emphasizing the need for better infection detection strategies in asymptomatic patients.
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Purpose: We aimed to investigate empty sella syndrome in somatotrophic pituitary adenoma for possible etiology, complications, and treatment options.

Method: Among over 2,000 skull base masses that have been managed in our center since 2013, we searched for growth hormone-producing adenomas. Clinical, surgical, and imaging data were retrospectively collected from hospital records to check for sella that lacked pituitary tissue on routine imaging.

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Background: Glioma grading transformed in World Health Organization (WHO) 2021 CNS tumor classification, integrating molecular markers. However, the impact of this change on radiomics-based machine learning (ML) classifiers remains unexplored.

Purpose: To assess the performance of ML in classifying glioma tumor grades based on various WHO criteria.

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Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is a cerebrovascular disorder with significant mortality and morbidity. Neural injury in SAH is mediated through a variety of pathophysiological processes. Currently available treatments are either nonspecific in targeting the basic pathophysiological mechanisms that result in neural damage in SAH, or merely focus on vasospasm.

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Objective: Cervical saccular limited dorsal myeloschisis (LDM), previously so-called "cervical myelomeningocele," is a rare spinal dysraphism. Although the pathogenesis of true myelomeningocele is primary neurulation failure, LDM results from a delayed abnormality during the final stages of neurulation. The aim of the study was to evaluate the outcome of these patients and to assess the correlation of outcomes with the level and type of lesion.

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Despite being relatively rare, pediatric traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI) is a debilitating event with high morbidity and long-term damage and dependency. This study aims to provide insight on the epidemiological characteristics of pediatric TSCI worldwide. The studies were included if they provided data for the pediatric population with the diagnosis of TSCI.

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Differentiating glioma from primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) can be challenging, and current diagnostic measures such as MRI and biopsy are of limited efficacy. Liquid biopsies, which detect circulating biomarkers such as microRNAs (miRs), may provide valuable insights into diagnostic biomarkers for improved discrimination. This review aimed to investigate the role of specific miRs in diagnosing and differentiating glioma from PCNSL.

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Deep-seated unruptured AVMs located in the thalamus, basal ganglia, or brainstem have a higher risk of hemorrhage compared to superficial AVMs and surgical resection is more challenging. Our systematic review and meta-analysis provide a comprehensive summary of the stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) outcomes for deep-seated AVMs. This study follows the guidelines set forth by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) Statement.

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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neuroinflammatory disorder damaging structural connectivity. Natural remodeling processes of the nervous system can, to some extent, restore the damage caused. However, there is a lack of biomarkers to evaluate remodeling in MS.

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Conduct Disorder (CD) is defined as aggressive, antisocial, and rule-breaking behavior during childhood. It is a major risk factor for developing antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) in adulthood. However, nearly half the CDs do not develop ASPD.

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Objectives: This review was designed to update our earlier systematic review which evaluated both published and unpublished evidence on the incidence of traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI) worldwide.

Methods: We used various search methods including strategic searching, reference checking, searching for grey literature, contacting registries, authors, and organizations requesting unpublished data, browsing related websites, and hand searching key journals. The quality of included studies was evaluated by Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Tools.

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Anastomosis is a standard technique following different conditions such as obstruction, tumor, and trauma. Obstruction, adhesion, or anastomosis leakage can be some of its complications. To improve healing and prevent postoperative complications, we design a hybrid scaffold containing acellular human amniotic membranes and polycaprolactone-molybdenum disulfide nanosheets for colon anastomosis.

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Objective: The most common surgical technique for the management of pituitary adenomas is the endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal approach (EEA). preoperative neuroimaging along with detecting surgical landmarks of the sphenoid sinus during surgery is important for making a successful operation.

Method: This study includes 1009 patients with pituitary adenomas who underwent EEA between 2013 and 2020.

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