Evolving research has demonstrated that surgical cytoreduction of a high-grade glial neoplasm is an important factor in improving the prognosis of these difficult tumors. Recent advances in intraoperative imaging have spurred the use of stereotactic laser ablation (laser interstitial thermal therapy [LITT]) for intracranial lesions. Among other targets, laser ablation has been used in the focal...

Recurrent malignant glioma continues to be a clinical challenge, and repeat surgery is an option in only select patients. Stereotactic laser ablation, a new minimally invasive technique, can be used as an alternative to surgery. We review the current literature on laser ablation for recurrent malignant gliomas as well as discuss practical and theoretical advantages and disadvantages of this eme...

In dogs, the most frequent diseases of prostate gland are benign hyperplasia (BPH), acute and chronic prostatitis, squamous metaplasia, tumors. New diagnostic tools comprise markers in blood urine, as well advanced imaging methods. The therapy can be initialized with 5α-reductase-inhibitor finasteride or an anti-androgenic compound, prolonged a long-acting gonadotropin-releasing-hormone (GnRH)-...

Recent clinical investigations have examined the feasibility of thermotherapy that uses focused microwaves for the treatment of primary breast cancer, based on the theory that heat could destroy microscopic carcinoma cells in the breast and reduce cancer recurrence. Heating the tumor and killing a large percentage or all of the tumor cells before surgery may improve the margins and reduce the p...

Background: Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a sensory-motor disorder affecting up to one in three pregnant women, which peaks during the third trimester and linked poor pregnancy outcomes. Symptoms typically worsen period of inactivity, especially at night, resulting sleep disruption or deprivation. This study aimed compare effects stretching exercises versus thermotherapy on RLS symptoms quali...