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Vikas Munjal

Medical Student, The Ohio State University
Verified email at osumc.edu
Cited by 114

Effects of oral, smoked, and vaporized cannabis on endocrine pathways related to appetite and metabolism: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, human …

…, GR McDiarmid, MN Newmeyer, V Munjal… - Translational …, 2020 - nature.com
As perspectives on cannabis continue to shift, understanding the physiological and behavioral
effects of cannabis use is of paramount importance. Previous data suggest that cannabis …

Long-term safety of MRI-guided administration of AAV2-GDNF and gadoteridol in the putamen of individuals with Parkinson's disease

…, AS Akhter, DJ Ehrlich, GC Scott, C Lungu, V Munjal… - Molecular Therapy, 2022 - cell.com
Direct putaminal infusion of adeno-associated virus vector (serotype 2) (AAV2) containing the
human glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) transgene was studied in a phase …

Effects of exogenous ghrelin administration and ghrelin receptor blockade, in combination with alcohol, on peripheral inflammatory markers in heavy-drinking …

…, J Portelli, MR Lee, GR McDiarmid, V Munjal… - Brain research, 2020 - Elsevier
The ghrelin system has been garnering interest for its role in different neuropsychiatric
disorders, including alcohol use disorder (AUD). Accordingly, targeting the ghrelin system is …

Use of global sagittal flexibility to predict proximal junctional kyphosis after spinal deformity surgery

RG Eaton, JL Wang, V Munjal, J Dhaliwal… - … of Neurosurgery: Spine, 2023 - thejns.org
OBJECTIVE Sagittal alignment is an important predictor of functional outcomes after surgery
for adult spinal deformity (ASD). A rigid spinal column may create a large lever arm that may …

Successful treatment of medically and surgically refractory lymphocytic hypophysitis with fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy: a single-center experience and …

M Khaleghi, G Finger, KC Wu, V Munjal, L Ghalib… - Pituitary, 2024 - Springer
Purpose To explore the potential role of focused radiotherapy in managing the lymphocytic
hypophysitis (LH) refractory to medical therapy and surgery. Method A systematic literature …

Unlocking the Healing Potential: Cannabinoids in Spine Surgery for Pain Relief and Recovery

H Shahzad, M Lee, V Munjal, C Veliky, E Yu - JBJS reviews, 2023 - journals.lww.com
Cannabinoids, such as D9-tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol, interact with endocannabinoid
receptors in the central nervous system and immune system, potentially offering pain …

Use of a novel ball-joint guide array for magnetic resonance imaging–guided cannula placement and convective delivery

…, D Kreatsoulas, J Onikijuk, K Mozgiel, V Munjal… - Journal of …, 2020 - thejns.org
OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to assess the feasibility, accuracy, effectiveness,
and safety of an MRI-compatible frameless stereotactic ball-joint guide array (BJGA) as a …

Impact of obesity on adult spinal deformity (ASD) long-segment spinal fusion radiographic and clinical outcomes

…, D Gibbs, A Grossbach, A Keister, V Munjal… - Clinical Neurology and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Study Design Retrospective chart review of patients receiving long-segment fusion during a
five-year period. Objective To determine whether obese patients receive comparable …

Demineralized Bone Matrix and Fibers in Spinal Fusion

JL Wang, RG Eaton, ME Harrigan, V Munjal… - International Journal of …, 2023 - ijssurgery.com
Formation of bony fusion after arthrodesis depends on osteoinduction, osteoconduction, and
osteogenesis. Traditionally, the patient’s own bone, or autograft, has been used to provide …

Noise-induced hearing loss in the contralateral ear during otologic and neurotologic surgeries

…, VF Kaul, WJ Riggs, M Chawla, V Munjal… - American Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Objective Noise-induced hearing loss in the non-surgical ear during otologic/neurotologic
surgery has not been well studied. The purpose of this study was to evaluate changes in …