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ABSTRACT Introduction Many survivors of childhood brain tumors face long‐term adverse health outcomes like obesity. Uncertainties surround the effect of interventions to manage obesity‐related outcomes in survivors of childhood brain tumors. The goal of this updated systematic review and meta‐analysis was to provide the best estimate of the treatment ...
David Hart +11 more
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Macrocephaly in neurofibromatosis type 1: a sign post for optic pathway gliomas? [PDF]
Purpose: Optic pathway gliomas, which occur in 15-20% of paediatric patients with neurofibromatosis type 1, are the most common central nervous system tumour associated with this neurocutaneous disorder.
Diepold, Miriam +6 more
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Periodontal Disease and Salivary Gland Dysfunction in Neurofibromatosis Type 1: A Case–Control Study
ABSTRACT Objectives Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) presents with diverse systemic and oral manifestations. The aim of this study was to investigate the periodontal status and salivary alterations in NF1 individuals. Methods A total of 38 individuals with NF1 diagnostic criteria were compared with a control group paired by age and sex.
Eloá Borges Luna +6 more
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Malignancy in Neurofibromatosis Type 1
Abstract Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) represents a major risk factor for development of malignancy, particularly malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNST), optic gliomas, other gliomas, and leukemias. The oncologist will see NF1 patients referred for treatment of malignancy, and should be alert to the possibility of undiagnosed ...
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Abstract Background Transfusion‐related alpha‐gal syndrome (TRAGS) has recently been proposed as a cause of allergic transfusion reactions (ATRs) in which alpha‐gal‐specific IgE in sensitized group O (or potentially group A) recipients reacts with epitopes on group B or AB plasma‐containing components.
Mackenzie Foster +9 more
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Rapid Response to Trametinib Combined With Chemotherapy for Infant BRAF‐Fused Chiasmatic Glioma
ABSTRACT Infants, less than 1 year, with chiasmatic gliomas (ICG) present a major therapeutic challenge due to large tumor size, decreased vision, rapid progression, and poor response to vincristine/carboplatin chemotherapy. The majority have a BRAF fusion, which may respond to downstream MEK inhibitors but response time is slow. There are no safety or
Helen Toledano +7 more
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ABSTRACT A comprehensive synthesis of the broad range of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric manifestations in NF1 is needed to identify knowledge gaps and future directions for NF1 research. In the following scoping review, we identify and summarize the scope of research that examines neurodevelopmental and psychiatric manifestations, both as ...
Meera Chopra +5 more
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Spontaneous Hemothorax in a Patient with Neurofibromatosis Type 1: A Case Report
Background: Neurofibromatosis type1 (NF-1) is a hereditary autosomal dominant disease that is accompanied by complications, such as benign and malignant tumors and vascular involvement, including pulmonary hypertension, artery stenosis, and pulmonary ...
Zohreh Kahramfar, Oldooz Aloosh
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The Dual Role of Autophagy in Cancer: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Strategies
Autophagy is a conserved cellular process degrading dysfunctional organelles and protein aggregates to maintain cell homeostasis, and it exhibits context‐dependent duality in cancer. Autophagy functions as a critical tumor‐suppressive mechanism by preventing DNA damage and mutation during tumor initiation.
Xiang‐Zheng Gao +4 more
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Neurofibromatosis Type 1 in Pregnancy
The report presents two cases of neurofibromatosis type 1 one previously known and one detected during pregnancy. It describes how the disease was detected and diagnosed, and what was the outcome of pregnancies. This is the first case of prenatal neurofibromatosis type 1 diagnosed in our clinic.
Košec, Vesna, Márton, Ingrid
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