July 2016: Infamous Neurological Injuries and Disease: Cases and Events of Historical, Political, Cultural, and Scientific Impact: Part 2

July 1, 2016 — Neurosurgical Focus

Infamous Neurological Injuries and Disease: Part 2—click here to listen.

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In this podcast we hear a conversation between topic editor Dr. Mark Preul of the Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, Arizona, and Dr. Chris Sloffer of Bronson Neuroscience Center, Kalamazoo, Michigan.  They discuss Dr. Sloffer and colleagues’ article:  “ Field Marshal Erwin Rommel: the head injury that may have prolonged the Second World War” which appears in this month’s issue. Click here for this month’s issue of Neurosurgical Focus.

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April 2016: Sports Injuries: Diagnosis and Management Strategies

April 1, 2016 — Neurosurgical Focus

Sports Injuries: Diagnosis and Management Strategies

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In this podcast we hear a conversation between topic editor Dr. Hunt Batjer and Dr. Vin Shen Ban of University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, and Dr. Richard Menger, of LSU Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, Louisiana.  They discuss Dr. Menger and colleagues’ article, “Rugby headgear and concussion prevention: misconceptions could increase aggressive play,” which appears in this month’s issue. Click here for the April issue.

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March 2016: Utility of Intraoperative Imaging

March 1, 2016 — Neurosurgical Focus

Utility of Intraoperative Monitoring

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In this podcast we hear a conversation between topic editor Prof. Dr.  Rudolf Fahlbusch of the International Neuroscience Institute, Hannover, Germany, and Dr Alexandra Golby of Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts. They discuss Dr. Golby and colleagues’ article  “Optical Technologies for Intraoperative Neurosurgical Guidance,” which appears in this month’s issue. Find the March issue here.

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January 2016: Dynamic Stabilization of the Spine

January 1, 2016 — Neurosurgical Focus

Dynamic Stabilization of the Spine—click here to listen.

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In this podcast we hear a conversation between topic editor Dr. Vincent Traynelis of Rush University in Chicago, Illinois, and Dr. Peter C. Gerszten and Erin Paschel, both with the University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  They discuss Dr. Gerszten, Ms. Paschel, and colleagues’ article, “ Posterior lumbar dynamic stabilization instead of arthrodesis for symptomatic adjacent-segment degenerative stenosis: description of a novel technique,” which appears in this month’s issue. Find this month’s issue of Neurosurgical Focus here.

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December 2015: Defining, Measuring, and Predicting Quality in Neurosurgery

December 1, 2015 — Neurosurgical Focus

Predicting Quality in Neurosurgery

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In this podcast we hear a conversation between topic editors Dr. Tony Asher and Dr. Matt McGirt, both affiliated with Carolina Neurosurgery and Spine Associates, Charlotte, North Carolina.  They discuss Dr. McGirt and colleagues’ article, “The present and future of quality measures and public reporting in neurosurgery,” which appears in this month’s issue. Find this month’s issue of Neurosurgical Focus here.

 

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November 2015: Neuroimaging of Degenerative and Traumatic Encephalopathies

November 1, 2015 — Neurosurgical Focus

Neuroimaging of Degenerative and Traumatic Encephalopathies

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In this podcast, topic editor Dr. Meng Law of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California speaks with Dr. Michael Zeineh of Stanford University, Stanford, California.  They discuss Dr. Zeineh and colleagues’ article: “Seven-Tesla MRI and neuroimaging biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease,” which appears in this month’s issue. Find the November issue of Neurosurgical Focus here.

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September 2015: Imaging of the Peripheral Nerve

September 1, 2015 — Neurosurgical Focus

Imaging of the Peripheral Nerve

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In this podcast, topic editor Dr. Robert Spinner of the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, speaks with Dr. Michel Kliot of Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois. They discuss Dr. Kliot and colleagues’ article, “Diffusion tensor imaging to visualize axons in the setting of nerve injury and recovery,” which appears in this month’s issue. Find this month’s issue of Neurosurgical Focus here.

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August 2015: Intradural Spinal Disorders

August 1, 2015 — Neurosurgical Focus

Intradural Spinal Disorders

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In this podcast, topic editor Dr. Doniel Drazin of the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, speaks with Dr. François Porchet of the Schulthess Klinik, Zürich, Switzerland.  They discuss Dr. Porchet and colleagues’ article,  “Assessment of outcome in patients undergoing surgery for intradural spinal tumor using the multidimensional patient-rated Core Outcome Measures Index and the modified McCormick Scale” which appears in this month’s issue. Find this month’s issue of Neurosurgical Focus here.

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July 2015: Infamous Neurological Injuries and Disease: Cases and Events of Historical, Political, Cultural, and Scientific Impact

July 1, 2015 — Neurosurgical Focus

Infamous Neurological Injuries and Disease—click here to listen.

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In this podcast, topic editor Dr. Mark Preul of the Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, Arizona,  speaks with Dr. Ed Laws of the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.  They discuss Dr. Laws and colleagues’ article,  “The neurosurgeon as baseball fan and inventor: Walter Dandy and the batter’s helmet,” which appears in this month’s issue. Click here for this month’s issue of Neurosurgical Focus.

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June 2015: Deep Brain Stimulation Applications

June 1, 2015 — Neurosurgical Focus

Deep Brain Stimulation Applications—click here to listen.

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In this podcast, topic editor Dr. Kim Burchiel of the Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, speaks with Dr. Michael Oh of the Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  They discuss Dr. Oh and colleagues’ article:  “Deep brain stimulation for obesity: past, present, and future targets,” which appears in this month’s issue. Click here for this month’s issue of Neurosurgical Focus.

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May 2015: Craniosynostosis: Modern Treatment Strategies

May 1, 2015 — Neurosurgical Focus

Craniosynostosis: Modern Treatment Strategies—click here to listen.

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In this podcast, topic editor Dr. Mark Krieger of  the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, speaks with Dr. Jennifer Kosty of the University of Cincinnati, Ohio.  They discuss Dr. Kosty and colleagues’ article “Insights into the development of molecular therapies for craniosynostosis,” which appears in this month’s issue. Click here to find this month’s issue of Neurosurgical Focus.

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March 2015: Neurooncology: Update on Therapeutic Options

March 2, 2015 — Neurosurgical Focus

Neurooncology: Update on Therapeutic Options—click here to listen.

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In this podcast, topic editor Dr. Thomas Chen of  University of Southern California, Los Angeles, speaks with Dr. Tobias Mattei of Brain & Spine Center/Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Buffalo, New York.  They discuss Dr. Mattei and colleagues’ article,  “The effects of alternating electric fields in glioblastoma: current evidence on therapeutic mechanisms and clinical outcomes,” which appears in this month’s issue. Click here for the March issue of Neurosurgical Focus.

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January 2015: Low-Grade Gliomas: Pathophysiology and Management Strategies

January 1, 2015 — Neurosurgical Focus

Low-Grade Gliomas: Pathophysiology and Management Strategies—click here to listen.

podcast_sIn this podcast, topic editor Dr. Bob Carter of University of California, San Diego, speaks with Dr. Florian Ringel of Technische Universität München, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Munich, Germany. They discuss Dr. Ringel and colleagues’ article: “Functional preoperative and intraoperative mapping and monitoring increasing safety and efficacy in glioma surgery,” which appears in this month’s issue. Find the January issue of Neurosurgical Focus  here.

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October 2014: Advances in Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery

October 1, 2014 — Neurosurgical Focus

Advances in Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery—click here to listen.

 

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In this podcast, topic editor Dr. Ted Schwartz of  Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, New York, speaks with Dr. Daniel Prevedello of Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. They discuss Dr. Prevedello and colleagues’ article  “Immediate complications associated with high flow cerebrospinal fluid egress during endoscopic endonasal skull base surgery.” which appears in this month’s issue of Neurosurgical Focus. Click here for the issue.

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September 2014: AVMs: Strategies for Management and Outcome

September 1, 2014 — Neurosurgical Focus

AVMs: Strategies for Management and Outcome

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In this podcast, topic editor Dr. Aaron Cohen-Gadol of Indiana University, Indianapolis, speaks with Dr. Michael Lawton of the University of California, San Francisco. They discuss Dr. Lawton and colleagues’ article  “Treatment and outcomes of ARUBA-eligible patients with unruptured brain arteriovenous malformations at a single institution,” which appears in this month’s issue. Find the issue of Neurosurgical Focus here.

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August 2014: Spinal Osteomyelitis With and Without Epidural Abscess: Diagnosis and Management Strategies

August 1, 2014 — Neurosurgical Focus

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In this podcast, topic editor Dr. Michael Wang of the University of Miami, Miami, Florida speaks with Dr. James Harrop of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They discuss Dr. Harrop and colleagues’ article  ” Timing in the surgical evacuation of spinal epidural abscesses” which appears in this month’s issue. Find this issue of Neurosurgical Focus here.

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July 2014: Lumbar Trauma

July 1, 2014 — Neurosurgical Focus

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In this podcast, topic editor Dr. Paul Arnold of the University of Kansas, Kansas City, Kansas speaks with Dr. Thomas Graillon of Hôpital de la Timone, Marseille, France. They discuss Dr. Graillon and colleagues’ article: “Circumferential management of unstable thoracolumbar fractures using an anterior expandable cage, as an alternative to an iliac crest graft, combined with a posterior screw fixation: results of a series of 85 patients” which appears in this month’s issue. Click here for the July issue of Neurosurgical Focus

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June 2014: Health Economic Analysis of Modern Spinal Care

June 2, 2014 — Neurosurgical Focus

Health economic analysis of modern spinal care

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In this podcast, topic editor Dr. Frank Acosta of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, speaks with Kevin Ong of Exponent, Inc., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They discuss the article:  Perioperative outcomes, complications, and costs associated with lumbar spinal fusion in older patients with spinal stenosis and spondylolisthesis,” which appears in this month’s issue. Click here for the June issue of Neurosurgical Focus.

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May 2014: Adult Spinal Deformity: Pathophysiology and Corrective Measures

May 1, 2014 — Neurosurgical Focus

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In this podcast, topic editor Dr. Adam Kanter of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, speaks with Dr. Kai Ming Fu of Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, New York. They discuss Dr. Fu and colleagues’ article: “The minimally invasive spinal deformity surgery algorithm: a reproducible rational framework for decision making in minimally invasive spinal deformity surgery” which appears in this month’s issue. Click here for the May issue of Neurosurgical Focus.

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April 2014: History of Craniotomy, Cranioplasty, and Perioperative Care

April 1, 2014 — Neurosurgical Focus

History of Craniotomy, Cranioplasty, and Perioperative Care

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In this podcast, topic editor Dr. Charles Prestigiacomo of the Neurological Institute of New Jersey, Newark, speaks with Dr. Adam Sandler of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University/Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York. They discuss Dr. Sandler and colleagues’ article  “The Reverend Russell H. Conwell, W. Wayne Babcock, and the “soup bone” cranioplasties of 1915,” which appears in this month’s issue. Click here for the April issue of Neurosurgical Focus.

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March 2014: Intraoperative Spinal Imaging and Navigation

March 3, 2014 — Neurosurgical Focus

Intraoperative Spinal Imaging and Navigation—click here to listen.

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In this podcast, topic editor Dr. J. Patrick Johnson speaks with Dr. Terrence Kim. They are both with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California. They discuss Dr. Kim and colleagues’ article:  “Clinical and radiographic outcomes of minimally invasive percutaneous pedicle screw placement with intraoperative CT (O-arm) image guidance navigation” which appears in this month’s issue. Find the March issue of Neurosurgical Focus here.

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February 2014: Application of Fluorescent Technology in Neurosurgery

February 3, 2014 — Neurosurgical Focus

Application of Fluorescent Technology in Neurosurgery—click here to listen.

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In this podcast, topic editor Dr. David Roberts of Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire speaks with Dr. Pramod Butte of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California. They discuss Dr. Butte and colleagues’ article ” Near-infrared imaging of brain tumors using the Tumor Paint BLZ-100 to achieve near-complete resection of brain tumors,” which appears in this month’s issue. Click here for the table of contents.

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December 2013: Strategies in Management of Meningiomas

December 2, 2013 — Neurosurgical Focus

Strategies in Management of Meningiomas—click here to download.

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In this podcast, topic editor Dr. Lawrence Chin of the Boston Medical Center, Massachusetts speaks with Dr. William Mack of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles. They discuss Dr. Mack and colleagues’ article:  “Genomic and transcriptome analysis revealing an oncogenic functional module in meningiomas,” which appears in this month’s issue. Find this month’s issue of Neurosurgical Focus here.

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November 2013: Controversies in Movement Disorder Surgery

November 1, 2013 — Neurosurgical Focus

Controversies in Movement Disorder Surgery

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In this podcast, topic editor Dr. Sameer Sheth of Columbia University, New York, New York, speaks with Dr. Jessica Wilden of Louisiana State University, Shreveport, Louisiana. They discuss Dr. Wilden and colleagues’ article:  “Regional trends and the impact of various patients and hospital factors on outcomes and costs of hospitalization between academic and nonacademic centers following deep brain stimulation surgery for Parkinson’s disease: a United States Nationwide Inpatient Sample Analysis from 2006 to 2010” which appears in this month’s issue. Find this month’s issue of Neurosurgical Focus here.
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