Publications by authors named "R Shanker"
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- The study aimed to evaluate outcomes in patients with tumors in the third ventricle by analyzing surgical interventions performed at Loyola University Medical Center from 1986 to 2021.
- A total of 97 patients underwent 123 surgeries, with the results indicating that a higher extent of tumor removal (EOR) correlated with improved patient performance status post-surgery.
- No significant differences were found between the outcomes of open versus endoscopic surgical techniques, suggesting that the type of approach may not impact long-term recovery as much as the extent of tumor resection.
Background: The cabbage webworm, Hellula undalis (Fabricius) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), is a significant pest of brassicas and other cruciferous plants in warm regions worldwide. Transcriptome analysis is valuable for investigation of molecular mechanisms underlying the insect development and reproduction. De novo assembly is particularly useful for acquiring complete transcriptome information of insect species when there is no reference genome available.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: The objective was the comparison of an occlusal device (OD), and sleep hygiene and progressive muscle relaxation (SH & PMR) on perceived stress and sleep bruxism activity (burst/episode and episode/hour) in participants with sleep bruxism.
Material And Methods: Sixty-six participants with self-reported sleep bruxism were selected and randomly allocated into two groups: OD group or SH & PMR group. Assessment of perceived stress and sleep bruxism activity were the primary outcomes.
Background: While previous studies have assessed patient reported quality of life (QOL) of various vestibular schwannoma (VS) treatment modalities, few studies have assessed QOL as related to the amount of residual tumor and need for retreatment in a large series of patients. Objective: To assess patient reported QOL outcomes following VS resection with a focus on extent of resection and retreatment.
Methods: A retrospective chart review was performed using single-center institutional data of adult patients who underwent VS resection by the senior authors between 1989-2018 at Loyola University Medical Center.