Symptom management in adult brain tumours: A literature review.
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DOI: 10.1002/nop2.1795
Abstract: AIM To review the literature related to symptom management, clinical significance and related theoretical framework systems in adult patients with brain tumours. BACKGROUND As understanding of symptoms or symptom clusters and underlying biologic mechanisms has… read more here.
Keywords: symptom clusters; brain tumours; management; symptom management ... See more keywords
Barriers to managing sleep disturbance in people with malignant brain tumours and their caregivers: a qualitative analysis of healthcare professionals’ perception
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DOI: 10.1007/s00520-020-05970-4
Abstract: This study explores healthcare professionals (HCPs)’ perception and current management of sleep disturbance (SD) in people with malignant brain tumours and their caregivers. We aimed to identify barriers to effective management of SD in neuro-oncology… read more here.
Keywords: brain tumours; malignant brain; management; people malignant ... See more keywords
To drive or not to drive, that is still the question: current challenges in driving recommendations for patients with brain tumours
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DOI: 10.1007/s11060-017-2727-y
Abstract: Driving is a complex task that requires integration of various skills that may be impaired in patients with brain tumours. Determining fitness to drive is a responsibility of all physicians in Canada; however, it is… read more here.
Keywords: brain tumours; patients brain; drive; driving recommendations ... See more keywords
Modulators of TRPM7 and its potential as a drug target for brain tumours.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ceca.2021.102521
Abstract: TRPM7 is a non-selective divalent cation channel with an alpha-kinase domain. Corresponding with its broad expression, TRPM7 has a role in a wide range of cell functions, including proliferation, migration, and survival. Growing evidence shows… read more here.
Keywords: brain tumours; trpm7 potential; drug; drug target ... See more keywords
Does an immobilization mask have added value during planning magnetic resonance imaging for stereotactic radiotherapy of brain tumours?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.phro.2020.02.003
Abstract: Highlights • Accurate radiotherapy planning is crucial for brain tumours.• Current use of immobilization masks may cause discomfort.• The effect of scanning without a mask falls within acceptable bounds of error.• There is no benefit… read more here.
Keywords: planning; brain tumours; immobilization; mask ... See more keywords
Brain tumours result in sleep disorders in children and adolescents.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2021.09.016
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Sleep disturbances are frequently reported in children with brain tumours. The objective of our cross-sectional study was to systematically examine sleep in these children. We hypothesised that children with tumours involving the… read more here.
Keywords: sleep wake; brain tumours; wake regulatory; brain ... See more keywords
Primary brain tumours in adults
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DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(18)30990-5
Abstract: Primary CNS tumours refer to a heterogeneous group of tumours arising from cells within the CNS, and can be benign or malignant. Malignant primary brain tumours remain among the most difficult cancers to treat, with… read more here.
Keywords: brain tumours; primary brain; tumours adults; biology ... See more keywords
Cancer: Epilepsy caused by BRAF-mutated paediatric brain tumours gets a REST
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DOI: 10.1038/nrd.2018.185
Abstract: epileptic seizures that are resistant to therapies. A new article in Nature Medicine shows that BRAF-V600E — an oncogenic mutation that is often found in melanomas — is also found in about half of epilepsyassociated… read more here.
Keywords: epilepsy; braf v600e; brain tumours; braf ... See more keywords
Epigenetic mechanisms in paediatric brain tumours: regulators lose control.
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DOI: 10.1042/bst20201227
Abstract: Epigenetic mechanisms are essential to regulate gene expression during normal development. However, they are often disrupted in pathological conditions including tumours, where they contribute to their formation and maintenance through altered gene expression. In recent… read more here.
Keywords: mechanisms paediatric; paediatric brain; brain tumours; tumours regulators ... See more keywords
Functional MRI applications for intra-axial brain tumours: uses and nuances in surgical practise.
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DOI: 10.1080/02688697.2022.2123893
Abstract: PURPOSE Functional MRI (fMRI) has well-established uses to inform risks and plan maximally safe approaches in neurosurgery. In the field of brain tumour surgery, however, fMRI is currently in a state of clinical equipoise due… read more here.
Keywords: mri applications; functional mri; brain; brain tumours ... See more keywords
Numerical reconstruction of brain tumours
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DOI: 10.1080/17415977.2018.1456537
Abstract: ABSTRACT We propose a nonlinear Landweber method for the inverse problem of locating the brain tumour source (origin where the tumour formed) based on well-established models of reaction–diffusion type for brain tumour growth. The approach… read more here.
Keywords: brain tumours; numerical reconstruction; reconstruction brain; brain ... See more keywords