2009
Primary, non-exophytic, optic nerve germ cell tumors
DiLuna ML, Two AM, Levy GH, Patel T, Huttner AJ, Duncan CC, Piepmeier JM. Primary, non-exophytic, optic nerve germ cell tumors. Journal Of Neuro-Oncology 2009, 95: 437-443. PMID: 19554263, DOI: 10.1007/s11060-009-9941-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGerm cell tumorsOptic chiasmatic gliomasMalignant mixed germ cell tumorMixed germ cell tumorOptic chiasmCell tumorsOptic chiasm tumorAdrenal axis dysfunctionSub-frontal approachChiasm gliomaChiasmatic gliomasAxis dysfunctionBiopsy confirmationProgressive symptomsVisual lossCase seriesFirst patientTreatment regimensPterional craniotomyDiabetes insipidusTissue diagnosisTissue biopsiesTumorsPatientsChiasm
1986
The Spinal Cord Injury Problem—A Review
COLLINS W, PIEPMEIER J, OGLE E. The Spinal Cord Injury Problem—A Review. Journal Of Neurotrauma 1986, 3: 317-331. PMID: 3555851, DOI: 10.1089/cns.1986.3.317.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSpinal cord injuryCord injuryClinical trialsSingle randomized clinical trialCentral nervous system injuryRandomized clinical trialsNervous system injuryNeurological outcomeNeurological deficitsSteroid treatmentSecondary injuryNeurological functionSystem injuryTreatment regimensClinical seriesSpinal cordLow doseHigh doseTherapeutic goalsTherapeutic effectivenessInjuryInjury problemSocietal costsSignificant differencesBiochemical changes