Category Archives: Neurology

Non-invasive Mapping Helps to Localize Language Centers before Brain Surgery

Posted on April 8, 2013

‘Fast fMRI’ Protocol Could Aid in Planning Surgery for Epilepsy and Brain Tumors, Suggests Study in Neurosurgery Philadelphia, Pa. (April 8, 2013) – A new functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) technique may provide neurosurgeons with a non-invasive tool to help … Continue reading →

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‘Extracellular Vesicles’ May Open New Opportunities for Brain Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

Posted on April 8, 2013

Researchers Exploring ‘Nano-Sized EVs’ for Identification, Monitoring and Treatment of Brain Tumors, Says Review in Neurosurgery Philadelphia, Pa. (April 8, 2013) – The recent discovery of circulating “nano-sized extracellular vesicles” (EVs) carrying proteins and nucleic acids derived from brain tumors … Continue reading →

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Neck Injuries Linked to High Costs for Patients and Spouses, Reports Study in Spine

Posted on March 11, 2013

But Negative Social and Health Factors Noted More than a Decade Before Injury Philadelphia, Pa. (March 11, 2013) – Patients with neck injuries incur increased health and social costs—which also affect their spouses and may begin years before the initial … Continue reading →

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‘Very Low’ Risk of Infections in Advanced Brain Procedures

Posted on March 4, 2013

Results Question Need for Routine Antibiotics, Reports Study in Neurosurgery Philadelphia, Pa. (March 4, 2013) – Patients undergoing cerebral angiography and neurointerventional procedures on the brain are at very low risk of infection—even without preventive antibiotics, reports a study in … Continue reading →

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Steroid Injection May Lead to Worse Outcomes in Patients with Spinal Stenosis

Posted on February 19, 2013

With or Without Surgery, Outcomes No Better with Epidural Steroids, Suggests Study in Spine Philadelphia, Pa. (February  19, 2013) – For patients with spinal stenosis, epidural steroid injections (ESI) may actually lead to worse outcomes—whether or not the patient later … Continue reading →

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Subcortical Damage Is ‘Primary Cause’ of Neurological Deficits after ‘Awake Craniotomy’

Posted on February 7, 2013

Even with Brain Mapping, Damage to Inner Brain Structures Can Occur during Conscious Brain Surgery, Reports Neurosurgery Philadelphia, Pa. (February 7, 2013) – Injury to the subcortical structures of the inner brain is a major contributor to worsening neurological abnormalities … Continue reading →

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No Increase in Brain Aneurysm Rupture Risk during Pregnancy and Delivery

Posted on February 7, 2013

Study in Neurosurgery Questions High Rate of Cesarean Deliveries in Women with Aneurysms Philadelphia, Pa. (February 7, 2013) – For women with aneurysms involving the brain blood vessels, pregnancy and delivery don’t appear to increase the risk of aneurysm rupture, … Continue reading →

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New Research on Military Traumatic Brain Injury— Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation Presents Update

Posted on January 22, 2013

Studies in Iraq/Afghanistan Veterans Show That Even Mild TBI Can Have Lasting Impact Philadelphia, Pa. (January 22, 2013) – Researchers are making new strides in understanding the health consequences  and treatment and rehabilitation needs of combat veterans and other service … Continue reading →

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Robot Allows ‘Remote Presence’ in Programming Brain and Spine Stimulators

Posted on January 16, 2013

Technology Can Help Increase Access to Experts as Use of Neuromodulation Grows, Suggests Neurosurgery Philadelphia, Pa. (January 16, 2013) – With the rapidly expanding use of brain and spinal cord stimulation therapy (neuromodulation), new “remote presence” technologies may help to … Continue reading →

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New Biomarker May Help in Detecting Gliomas, Reports Neurosurgery

Posted on January 16, 2013

Marker Called ELTD1 Reflects New Blood Vessel Formation Associated with Brain Cancers Philadelphia, Pa. (January 16, 2013) – Researchers using sophisticated genetic testing techniques have identified a promising new biomarker for diagnosis of glioma—the most common type of malignant brain … Continue reading →

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