Tumors reprogram their metabolism to generate complex neoplastic ecosystems. Here, we demonstrate that glioblastoma (GBM) stem cells (GSCs) display elevated activity of the malate-aspartate shuttle (MAS) and expression of malate dehydrogenase 2 (MDH2). Genetic and pharmacologic targeting of MDH2 attenuated GSC proliferation, self-renewal, and in vivo tumor growth, partially rescued by aspartate.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The risk of respiratory complications is highest in the first 72 h post-surgery. Postoperative respiratory events can exacerbate pre-existing respiratory compromise and lead to reintubation of the trachea, particularly in patients with neurologic disorders. This study examined the association between neurologic comorbidities and unanticipated early postoperative reintubation in children.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: To perform a single institution review of spinal instead of general anesthesia for pediatric patients undergoing surgical procedures. Spinal success rate, intraoperative complications, and postoperative outcomes including unplanned hospital admission and emergency department visits within seven days are reported.
Methods: Retrospective chart review of pediatric patients who underwent spinal anesthesia for surgical procedures from 2016 until 2022.
Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
September 2023
Objective: To report key characteristics and patterns of captive insurance claims not publicly reported in otolaryngology across a large tertiary-level academic health system over the previous 2 decades.
Study Design: Case series.
Setting: The tertiary care health system.