Meningeal Solitary Fibrous Tumor Cell States Phenocopy Cerebral Vascular Development and Homeostasis

Single-Cell and Spatial Transcriptomics Study of Meningeal Solitary Fibrous Tumors Academic Background Meningeal Solitary Fibrous Tumors (SFTs) are rare mesenchymal tumors originating from the meninges of the central nervous system (CNS). Although SFTs are histologically similar to other meningeal tumors (such as meningiomas), their unique clinical...

Analysis of HER2 Expression Changes from Breast Primary to Brain Metastases and the Impact of HER2-Low Expression on Overall Survival

HER2 Expression Dynamics in Breast Cancer Brain Metastases and Its Impact on Survival Background Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women worldwide, and brain metastases (BrMs) pose a significant challenge for patients. In recent years, with the prolonged survival of breast cancer patients, the incidence of brain metastases has g...

Contemporary Prognostic Signatures and Refined Risk Stratification of Gliomas: An Analysis of 4400 Tumors

Molecular Classification and Prognostic Features of Gliomas Background Introduction Glioma is the most common malignant brain tumor in adults, and its classification, risk stratification, and treatment standards have undergone significant changes in recent years. With the introduction of molecular markers, the classification system for gliomas has ...

MYC-Dependent Upregulation of the De Novo Serine and Glycine Synthesis Pathway is a Targetable Metabolic Vulnerability in Group 3 Medulloblastoma

Targeting the Serine/Glycine Synthesis Pathway in MYC-Driven Medulloblastoma Background Medulloblastoma is one of the most common malignant brain tumors in children, accounting for a significant proportion of childhood cancer deaths. Based on molecular characteristics, medulloblastoma is classified into four major subgroups: WNT, SHH, Group 3 (MBGr...

Long-term Outcome of the Milano-Hyperfractionated Accelerated Radiotherapy Strategy for High-Risk Medulloblastoma, Including the Impact of Molecular Subtype

Long-Term Outcomes of High-Risk Medulloblastoma Treatment Background Medulloblastoma is one of the most common malignant brain tumors in children. Despite advancements in treatment, the prognosis for high-risk medulloblastoma patients remains poor. High-risk medulloblastoma typically includes patients with metastatic disease, TP53 mutations, MYC/MY...

Molecular and Clinical Heterogeneity within MYC-Family Amplified Medulloblastoma is Associated with Survival Outcomes: A Multicenter Cohort Study

Clinical and Biological Heterogeneity in MYC/MYCN-Amplified Medulloblastoma Academic Background Medulloblastoma (MB) is one of the most common malignant brain tumors in children. Despite recent advances in treatment, approximately 30% of patients still die from the disease, and survivors often face long-term treatment-related complications. Amplifi...

Distinct Relapse Patterns Across Molecular Ependymoma Types

Distinct Relapse Patterns Across Molecular Ependymoma Types

Study on Relapse Patterns of Intracranial Ependymoma Background Ependymoma (EPn) is a rare but highly heterogeneous central nervous system tumor, particularly common in children. Despite significant advances in the biology and molecular characteristics of ependymoma in recent years, its relapse patterns remain unclear. The timing and location of re...

Diagnostic Accuracy and Value of CXCR4-Targeted PET/MRI Using 68Ga-Pentixafor for Tumor Localization in Cushing Disease

Diagnostic Accuracy and Value of 68Ga-Pentixafor PET/MRI in Tumor Localization for Cushing’s Disease Academic Background Cushing’s disease is the primary cause of Cushing’s syndrome, characterized by excessive secretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) from the pituitary gland, often due to pituitary adenomas. Patients with chronic hypercortis...

Fabrication and In Vivo Testing of a Sub-mm Duckbill Valve for Hydrocephalus Treatment

Fabrication and In Vivo Testing of a Sub-mm Duckbill Valve for Hydrocephalus Treatment Academic Background Hydrocephalus is a complex pathological condition characterized by the accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the cranium due to an imbalance between CSF production and absorption. This accumulation leads to increased intracranial pressu...

Long-Term Clinical and Safety Outcomes from a Single-Site Phase 1 Study of Neural Stem Cell Transplantation for Chronic Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury

Long-term Clinical and Safety Outcomes from a Single-site Phase 1 Study of Neural Stem Cell Transplantation for Chronic Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury Academic Background Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a severe neurological condition that causes significant disability in millions of people worldwide. Traditional treatments primarily focus on stabilizing ...