Low-intensity Ultrasound Promotes Brain Organoid Integration and Improves Microcephaly Defects Background of the Study Brain organoids are generated through the differentiation of pluripotent stem cells (PSCs) and exhibit impressive cellular diversity, capable of mimicking functional networks similar to the human brain. These organoid methods hold ...

Using Intracranial EEG-fMRI Mapping of Intermittent Discharges to Predict Epilepsy Surgery Outcomes Background and Objective Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder, and many patients are unresponsive to pharmacological treatments, making surgery one of the primary therapeutic options. However, accurately localizing the seizure onset zone (SOZ) ...

Epidemiological Study of Intimate Partner and Domestic Violence-Related Traumatic Brain Injuries in the United States from 2018-2021 Background Intimate partner violence (IPV) and domestic violence (DV) have severe medical, social, and legal consequences for victims. These violent events often result in traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), further exac...

Safety and Efficacy of Intrathecal Drug Delivery Pumps for Intractable Pain in Cancer Patients Introduction Pain management in cancer patients is a critical issue in palliative care, as clinicians strive to improve patients’ quality of life and alleviate their suffering. Most cancer patients experience cancer-related pain, and 30%-40% of them suffe...

Study on the Extent of Resection Threshold in Different Molecular Subtypes of Newly Diagnosed IDH-wildtype Glioblastoma Introduction Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most common malignant brain tumor in adults. Although surgical resection, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy are the current standard treatment regimens, the prognosis of GBM remains poor, with a...