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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May 2016: Neuro-Restoration: Reanimating the CNS

May 1, 2016 — Neurosurgical Focus

Neuro-Restoration: Reanimating the CNS—click here to listen.

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In this podcast we hear a conversation between topic editor Dr. Charles Liu of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, and Dr. Sarah Bick of Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.  They discuss Dr. Bick and colleagues’ article,  “Neuromodulation for restoring memory,” which appears in this month’s issue. Click here for this month’s table of contents.

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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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February 2016: Endoscopic Spine Surgery

February 1, 2016 — Neurosurgical Focus

Endoscopic Spine Surgery

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In this podcast we hear a conversation between topic editor Dr. Ziya Gokaslan and Dr. Albert Telfeian, both of Brown University. They discuss Dr. Telfeian and colleagues’ article, “A Brief History of Endoscopic Spine Surgery,” which appears in this month’s issue. Find this month’s 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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JNS Weekly Podcast

April 3, 2015 — Neurosurgical Focus

JNS April 3, 2015—click here to listen.

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Quantitative analysis of the Kawase versus the modified Dolenc-Kawase approach for middle cranial fossa lesions with variable anteroposterior extension.

Sensory abnormalities and masticatory function after microvascular decompression or balloon compression for trigeminal neuralgia compared with carbamazepine and healthy controls.

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April 2015: Craniovertebral Junction Abnormalities

April 1, 2015 — Neurosurgical Focus

Craniovertebral Junction Abnormalities

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In this podcast, topic editor Dr. Douglas Brockmeyer of  the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, speaks with Dr. Sunil Kukreja of the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport.  They discuss Dr. Kukreja and colleagues’ article “National trends of incidence, treatment, and hospital charges of isolated C-2 fractures in three different age groups,” which appears in this month’s issue. Find the April issue of Neurosurgical Focus here.

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JNS: Pediatrics Weekly Podcast

March 27, 2015 — Neurosurgical Focus

JNS: Pediatrics March 27, 2015—click here to listen.

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Yawning as a presenting symptom of Chiari malformation Type I: report of 2 cases.

Multimodal treatment strategies for complex pediatric cerebral arteriovenous fistulas: contemporary case series at Barrow Neurological Institute.

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JNS Weekly Podcast

March 27, 2015 — Neurosurgical Focus

JNS March 27, 2015—click here to listen.

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Plaque morphology (the PLAC Scale) on CT angiography: predicting long-term anatomical success of primary carotid stenting.

A successful case of multiple stereotactic radiosurgeries for ipsilateral recurrent trigeminal neuralgia.

Stereotactic radiosurgery for intracranial hemangioblastomas: a retrospective international outcome study.

Combined rigid and flexible endoscopy for tumors in the posterior third ventricle.

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JNS Weekly Podcast

March 20, 2015 — Neurosurgical Focus

JNS March 20, 2015—click here to listen.

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No additional protection against ventriculitis with prolonged systemic antibiotic prophylaxis for patients treated with antibiotic-coated external ventricular drains.

Pallidal stimulation for Holmes tremor: clinical outcomes and single-unit recordings in 4 cases.

Actual and projected incidence rates for chronic subdural hematomas in United States Veterans Administration and civilian populations.

Endovascular transvenous cure for ruptured brain arteriovenous malformations in complex cases with high Spetzler-Martin grades.

Isolated cortical vein thrombosis: case series.

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JNS: Spine Weekly Podcast

March 20, 2015 — Neurosurgical Focus

JNS: Spine March 20, 2015—click here to listen.

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Definitive single-stage posterior surgical correction of complete traumatic spondyloptosis at the thoracolumbar junction.

High self-assessment of disability and the surgeon’s recommendation against surgical intervention may negatively impact satisfaction scores in patients with spinal disorders.

Long-term outcomes in primary spinal osteochondroma: a multicenter study of 27 patients.

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JNS: Pediatrics Weekly Podcast

March 13, 2015 — Neurosurgical Focus

JNS: Pediatrics March 13, 2015—click here to listen.

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The association between Chiari malformation Type I, spinal syrinx, and scoliosis.

Syringohydromyelia in association with syringobulbia and syringocephaly: case report.

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JNS Weekly Podcast

March 13, 2015 — Neurosurgical Focus

JNS March 13, 2015—click here to listen.

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Fetal-type posterior cerebral artery: the pitfall of parent artery occlusion for ruptured P2 segment and distal aneurysms.

Complications following cranioplasty: incidence and predictors in 348 cases.

Remote transplantation of a third ventricle colloid cyst: case report.

Local control after stereotactic radiosurgery for brain metastases in patients with melanoma with and without BRAF mutation and treatment.

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JNS: Pediatrics Weekly Podcast

March 6, 2015 — Neurosurgical Focus

JNS: Pediatrics March 6, 2015—click here to listen.

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A membranous structure separating the adenohypophysis and neurohypophysis: an anatomical study and its clinical application for craniopharyngioma.

Predictors of postconcussion syndrome after sports-related concussion in young athletes: a matched case-control study.

Risk factors for traumatic blunt cerebrovascular injury diagnosed by computed tomography angiography in the pediatric population: a retrospective cohort study.

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JNS: Spine Weekly Podcast

March 6, 2015 — Neurosurgical Focus

JNS: Spine March 6, 2015—click here to listen.

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Microsurgical anatomy of the arterial basket of the conus medullaris.

Multimodal evaluation of CSF dynamics following extradural decompression for Chiari malformation Type I.

Predictors of intramedullary lesion expansion rate on MR images of patients with subaxial spinal cord injury.

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JNS Weekly Podcast

March 6, 2015 — Neurosurgical Focus

JNS March 6, 2015—click here to listen.

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Streamlining deep brain stimulation surgery by reversing the staging order.

Combined noninvasive language mapping by navigated transcranial magnetic stimulation and functional MRI and its comparison with direct cortical stimulation.

Augmented reality–guided neurosurgery: accuracy and intraoperative application of an image projection technique.

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