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16 hrs ago | Medical News Today

Good Long-Term Outcomes After Surgery In Most Infants With Posterior Fossa Subdural Hematoma

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

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Mon May 20, 2013

EurekAlert!

Study supports 'aggressive' treatment for posterior fossa hematoma in newborns

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

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Fri May 10, 2013

Applied Clinical Trials

Neuralstem Reports First Quarter Financial Results And Provides Business And Clinical Update

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

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Related Topix: Healthcare Law, Law, Medicine, Als, Health

Wed May 08, 2013

EurekAlert!

Could eating peppers prevent Parkinson's?

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.

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Related Topix: Nicotine, NicoDerm, Nicotine (generic), Medicine, Parkinson's Disease, Health, Neurology, Smoking, University of Washington

Thu May 02, 2013

PhysOrg Weblog

Microglia derived from patient-specific human-induced pluripotent stem cells

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)

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BioSpace

Positive Phase 2 Data From Agenus (Formerly known as Antigenics Inc....

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.

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Related Topix: Biotech, Antigenics, Medicine, Healthcare Industry, Lexington, MA

Wed May 01, 2013

Newswise

Urinary Biomarkers May Help Detect Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations

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 .

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Newswise

High-Resolution Diffusion MRI Can Help Map the Microstructure of the...

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.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Scanners

Newswise

Phase I Trial Results of Neural Stem Cell Transplantation Encouraging ...

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.

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Tue Apr 30, 2013

Science Daily

Bone marrow stromal cell treatment improves functional outcome, helps ...

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

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Newswise

Study Shows How Tetraplegic Subject Utilizes Brain-Machine Interfaces ...

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)

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Science Daily

Nerve transfer can help repair brachial plexus injuries, help restore elbow functions

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.

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Health.com

Paralyzed Patient Moves Prosthetic Arm With Her Mind

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.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Robots, Medicine, Providence, RI

Newswise

William T. Couldwell, MD, PhD, FAANS, Will Lead the American...

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

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Related Topix: Medicine, University of Utah

Newswise

Ralph G. Dacey Jr., MD, FAANS Recognized By American Association of...

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.

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Related Topix: Medicine, New Orleans, LA, University of Virginia

Mon Apr 29, 2013

Science Daily

Microglia can be derived from patient-specific human induced...

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)

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For Some Patients, the Benefits of Intra-operative Neuromonitoring Might Not Outweigh the Costs

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.

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Freshnews

Neuralstem ALS Trial Data Presented At The American Association Of...

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.

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Related Topix: NeuralStem, Healthcare Law, Law, Medicine, Stem Cell Research, Science / Technology, Atlanta, GA, Emory University

Newswise

Frederick Boop, MD, FAANS, FACS, Named Secretary of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons

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.

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Related Topix: Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Medical News

3D surgical microscopes from Leica Microsystems and TrueVisionA debut at AANS Annual Meeting

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 .

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Related Topix: Leica Microsystems, Medicine, Health