Surgical management of camptocormia in Parkinson's disease: systematic review and meta-analysis

AK Chan, AY Chan, D Lau, B Durcanova… - Journal of …, 2018 - thejns.org
OBJECTIVE Camptocormia is a potentially debilitating condition in the progression of
Parkinson’s disease (PD). It is described as an abnormal forward flexion while standing that …

[HTML][HTML] Large-volume intrathecal administrations: impact on CSF pressure and safety implications

…, J Appleton, S Levin, P Giffenig, B Durcanova… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
The increasing number of studies demonstrates the high potency of the intrathecal (IT) route
for the delivery of biopharmaceuticals to the central nervous system (CNS). Our earlier data …

Prognostic factors and survival in low grade gliomas of the spinal cord: a population-based analysis from 2006 to 2012

…, K ReFaey, W Clifton, B Durcanova… - Journal of Clinical …, 2019 - Elsevier
Purpose Primary spinal cord tumors are rare, and evidence-based management of these
patients remains a source of controversy. This study used a large cohort of low-grade spinal …

[HTML][HTML] The configuration of the perivascular system transporting macromolecules in the CNS

B Durcanova, J Appleton, N Gurijala, V Belov… - Frontiers in …, 2019 - frontiersin.org
Large blood vessels entering the CNS are surrounded by perivascular spaces that communicate
with the cerebrospinal fluid and, at their termini, with the interstitial space. Solutes and …

[PDF][PDF] Cerebrospinal fluid leaks and pseudomeningocele after posterior fossa surgery: effect of an autospray dural sealant

YM Lee, A Ordaz, B Durcanova, JA Viner… - Cureus, 2020 - cureus.com
Background Posterior fossa craniotomies can be complicated by cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
leaks, infection, meningitis, neurologic deficits, and intracranial hypotension caused by …

[HTML][HTML] Venous vascular malformations and compressive neuropathy

B Durcanova, AY Chan, JA Osorio, C Chin… - Interdisciplinary …, 2019 - Elsevier
Background Venous malformations (VMs) are slow flowing congenital vascular malformations
that demonstrate continuous growth. They are prone to bleeding and frequent invasion of …

Long-term clinical and neuronuclear imaging sequelae of cancer therapy, trauma, and brain injury

…, GR Berenji, CS Scherling, B Durcanova… - Journal of Nuclear …, 2019 - Soc Nuclear Med
Neuronuclear imaging has been used for several decades in the study of primary neurodegenerative
conditions, such as dementia and parkinsonian syndromes, both for research and …

[HTML][HTML] Emergent neurosurgical management of a rapidly deteriorating patient with acute intracranial hemorrhage and alcohol-related thrombocytopenia

H Deng, JK Yue, B Durcanova… - … of Neurosciences in …, 2018 - thieme-connect.com
Alcohol intoxication is a common risk factor of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and carries a
significant health-care burden on underserved patients. Patients with chronic alcohol use may …

The effect of an organ procurement experience on preclinical medical student perceptions of transplant surgery

…, SG Marcus, DP Amara, B Durcanova… - Clinical …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Transplant surgery is a predominantly male specialty with high burnout rates. There are
currently limited data regarding how programs can attract a diverse applicant pool to the field of …

Optimal strategies for using amyloid imaging and FDG PET in prognostic evaluation of mild cognitive impairment (MCI)

B Durcanova, D Diaz-Aguilar, E Parker, J Lee, L Yi… - 2015 - Soc Nuclear Med
192 Objectives Test strategies for integrating use of amyloid imaging and FDG PET information
to predict rates of cognitive and functional decline. Methods Baseline florbetapir and FDG …