Neurosurgery & Trauma
Literature Review
No benefit of EC/IC bypass versus meds in large-artery stroke
Subgroup analyses suggest a potential benefit of surgery for certain patients, such as those with MCA vs. ICA occlusion, mean transit time greater...
Literature Review
One in five brain injury trials shows errors, signs of spin
“Many of these trials have been included in clinical guidelines and cited extensively in systematic reviews and meta-analyses, especially those...
FDA/CDC
FDA breakthrough designation for spinal cord stimulation device
Early evidence indicates that spinal cord stimulation could be an assistive as well as a restorative approach for upper-limb recovery after stroke...
Conference Coverage
Spinal cord stimulation may help diabetic neuropathy
Patients who received high-frequency stimulation for painful diabetic neuropathy showed sustained improvements in nerve function at 2 years.
Conference Coverage
Four PTSD blood biomarkers identified
The biomarkers could be used to monitor treatment for PTSD, identify subtypes of PTSD, and lead to a new understanding of the mechanisms...
From the Journals
Blood biomarkers predict TBI disability and mortality
Measuring glial fibrillary acidic protein and ubiquitin carboxy-terminal hydrolase L1 proteins may give a more accurate assessment of a patient’s...
From the Journals
Incomplete recovery common 6 months after mild TBI
“These results highlight the importance of improving care pathways for concussion, particularly from the emergency department.”
Latest News
Doc fails to order crucial tests; paralyzed patient wins $17 million; more
The neurosurgeon/spine specialist didn’t order a presurgical MRI of his patient’s thoracic spine. Typically, such a scan would have been used to...
Conference Coverage
Brain implant is a potential life-changer for paralyzed patients
The minimally invasive device enables patients to carry out important activities of daily living.
From the Journals
Performance anxiety highly common among surgeons
“I wish we talked about it more and shared our insecurities. Most of my colleagues pretend they are living gods.”
From the Journals
Motor function restored in three men after complete paralysis from spinal cord injury
A system developed specifically for spinal cord injuries enabled three men with complete paralysis to stand, walk, cycle, swim, and move their...