Publications by authors named "Nur Shaheera Aidilla Sahrizan"
Neuroradiology
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Functional MRI (fMRI) is essential for neurosurgeons to identify critical brain functions before surgery, but there's a need to compare two types: task-based (tb-fMRI) and resting-state fMRI (rs-fMRI) in pediatric patients.
- This study analyzed eleven research articles with a total of 431 participants, including children with brain tumors and healthy controls, to assess the effectiveness of both fMRI methods.
- The findings suggest that tb-fMRI is more effective in accurately locating important brain areas for surgery, achieving over 80% success in identifying eloquent cortex areas, while rs-fMRI can still be valuable in certain cases, particularly for younger patients when other methods aren't suitable.
Cancers (Basel)
April 2023
Article Synopsis
- Children with brain tumors often experience impairments in working memory, language, motor skills, and visual abilities due to tumor invasion in critical brain areas and changes in neuronal networks.
- * The study systematically reviews various research on the impact of tumor type and location on cognitive functions, concluding that these factors significantly influence cognitive dysfunction among patients.
- * Findings highlight that treatment types can either improve or worsen cognitive function, and while some deficits may persist due to surgical effects or tumor growth, the brain shows potential for recovery and reorganization.
