Neurological Surgery News

Posterior fossa subdural hematoma is a serious and rare condition in newborns, generally occurring after difficult deliveries.

Posterior fossa subdural hematoma is a serious and rare condition in newborns, generally occurring after difficult deliveries.

"The Company continues to progress all of its clinical trial programs, in the U.S. and abroad, as we move into 2013.

New research reveals that Solanaceae-a flowering plant family with some species producing foods that are edible sources of nicotine-may provide a protective effect against Parkinson's disease.

Today, during the 81st American Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting, researchers announced new findings regarding the development of methods to turn human induced pluripotent stem cells into microglia, which could be used for not only research but potentially in treatments for various diseases of the central nervous ... (more)

Positive Phase 2 Data From Agenus ' Brain Cancer Vaccine Presented at Plenary Session of American Academy of Neurological Surgeons Meeting Staying up-to-date has never been simpler.

Today during the 81st American Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting, researchers from Boston Children's Hospital shared results from a recent study that showed the urinary levels of hepatocyte growth factor could serve as a biomarker capable of detecting the presence of arteriovenous malformations .

Today during the 81st American Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting, researchers described their study regarding the use of high-resolution diffusion MRI to evaluate the microstructure of the cranial nerves.

Research findings offered today during the 81st American Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting show human central nervous system stem cells foster myelin formation following HuCNS-SC transplantation.

The study investigated the effects of treatment with bone MSC on axonal sprouting in the spinal cord after TBI.

Today during the 81st American Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting, researchers presented impressive findings detailing how the use of brain-machine interfaces and robotic prosthetic arms may help those suffering from upper-limb paralysis or amputation regain the ability to grasp and manipulate objects, and more actively ... (more)

With the rise in recent years of nerve transfers as an option for brachial plexus injuries, the researchers reviewed the clinical outcomes of their patients who have undergone different nerve transfers for restoration of elbow flexion between January 2001 and December 2011.

It sounds like science fiction, but researchers are gaining ground in developing mind-controlled robotic arms that could give people with paralysis or amputated limbs more independence.

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons has named Utah-based neurosurgeon William T. Couldwell, MD, PhD, FAANS, as its 2013-2014 president.

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons will present Ralph G. Dacey Jr., MD, FAANS, with the 2013 Distinguished Service Award on Monday, April 29, at 11:20 a.m. as part of its 81st Annual Scientific Meeting in New Orleans, which takes place April 27-May 1, 2013.

Microglia Can Be Derived from Patient-Specific Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells and May Help Modulate the Course of Central Nervous System Diseases - Today, during the 81st American Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting, researchers announced new findings regarding the development of methods to turn human induced ... (more)

Researchers announced interesting findings during the 81st American Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting regarding the value of intra-operative neuromonitoring when comparing its use in influencing patient outcomes compared to the added cost it incurs.

Neuralstem, Inc. announced that final data on the intraspinal delivery method employed in its NSI-566 Phase I trial to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis was presented today at the American Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual Meeting.

Frederick A. Boop, MD, FAANS, FACS, has been named secretary of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons during the AANS 81st Annual Scientific Meeting in New Orleans, held April 27-May 1, 2013.

Leica Microsystems and TrueVision 3D Surgical announced the debut of 3D surgical microscopes at the 81st Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons .