neurosurgery

Patients with Chiari Type 1 Malformation and Syringomyelia Often Told “It’s all in Your Head”

Neuro58 — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 09:28:30 -0500

According to the AANS, Chiari malformation can be difficult to diagnose because the symptoms mimic several other conditions, and as a result, patients are often told that there is no physical problem. Chiari malformation is indeed a physical condition and getting a proper diagnosis is the first step on the path to finding treatment that may provide hope and relief.

Women in Neurosurgery (WINS) Paper Details Workforce Challenges and Realities

Neuro58 — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 09:34:29 -0500

A compelling paper, published in the September 2008 issue of Journal of Neurosurgery, offers insight into the predominately male world of neurosurgery. In 2007, the AANS recognized the need to take bold steps to recruit and retain more women in neurosurgery and requested that Women in Neurosurgery (WINS) author a white paper. AANS President James R. Bean, MD, is author of an accompanying editorial.

Cerebrovascular Disease Patients Could Fill The Rose Bowl 10 Times Over Yearly

Neuro58 — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:24:42 -0500

The number of people affected by cerebrovascular disease every year could fill one of the nation’s largest sports stadiums, the Rose Bowl, 10 times over, with many celebrity ticket holders. This disease is widespread and when celebrities are affected, this brings greater public awareness to this crucial health issue.

Researchers engineer first system of human nerve-cell tissue

harminka — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 07:42:43 -0600

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine have demonstrated that living human nerve cells can be engineered into a network that could one day be used for transplants to repair damaged to the nervous system. They report their findings in the February issue of the Journal of Neurosurgery.

Neurosurgeons using new liquid treatment for wide-neck brain aneurysm

harminka — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 11:58:14 -0600

Neurological surgeons at Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience are among the first surgeons in the United States using an FDA-approved liquid system for treating wide-necked brain aneurysms, which could eventually replace current treatments.

Surviving a Brain Aneurysm Hinges on the Right Treatment

AnnP — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 07:36:36 -0600

Renowned brain surgeon Dr. Dongwoo John Chang discusses why surviving an neurysm depends on getting the right treatment.

Brain Tumors Often Defy Our Best Treatments

AnnP — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 07:21:20 -0600

Brain surgeon John Dongwoo Chang, MD, discusses why brain tumors often defy our best treatments.

Miniature robot for precise positioning, targeting in neurosurgery

harminka — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 08:47:13 -0500

While recent advances in neurosurgery have made it possible to precisely target areas in the brain with minimum invasiveness -- using a small hole to insert a probe, needle or catheter -- there remains a disadvantage. The small size of the openings reduces or eliminates direct site visibility and requires greater dexterity, stability and precision by the surgeon.

Using MRI to predict recovery after spinal cord injury

harminka — Tue, 29 May 2007 08:06:41 -0500

Using magnetic resonance imaging, radiologists can better predict the likelihood of full or partial recovery of patients with acute spinal cord injuries (SCI), according to a study published in the June issue of the journal Radiology.

Endoscopic brain surgery effective in children with tumors

harminka — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 04:21:32 -0600

Conceptualizing a Cyborg

harminka — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 12:17:43 -0600

Key to avoiding whiplash injury may lie in head restraint positioning

harminka — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 14:44:46 -0600