Journal of neurosciences in rural practice
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J Neurosci Rural Pract · Jul 2018
Predictors of Functional Outcome after Spinal Ependymoma Resection.
Spinal ependymomas are among the most common intramedullary neoplasms in both adults and children. While surgical resection is the golden treatment standard, the role chemotherapy and radiotherapy have in patients with spinal ependymomas remains unclear. The aim of this study is to determine the predictors of functional outcome following spinal ependymoma resection to single out patients that may require adjuvant therapy. ⋯ Spinal ependymoma resection is an efficient procedure that improves the patient outcomes. Spinal region affected by the tumor is likely to be the most important predictor of functional outcome, while the procedure scope seems to be the most important predictor of tumor recurrence.
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J Neurosci Rural Pract · Jul 2018
The Role of Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) as an Early Detector of Cognitive Impairment.
Along with the increase of the health and prosperity level will affect the life expectancy in Indonesia, there has also been an increase in degenerative disease cases. One of the problems arises is cognitive impairment. The mild version of this impairment is often associated with the increase risk that will eventually lead to dementia. Therefore, early detection of this impairment is necessary. ⋯ Fazekas scale evaluation on brain MRI is necessary to be performed as it helps predicting the decline of one's cognitive function, so that an early therapy can be acted upon to prevent dementia in the future.