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October 2013: Management of Plagiocephaly

October 1, 2013 — Neurosurgical Focus

Management of Plagiocephaly—click here to listen.

In this podcast, topic editor Dr. Mark Krieger of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, speaks with Dr. David Bauer of Dartmouth-Hitchkock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire. They discuss Dr. Bauer and colleagues’ article: “Orthotic (helmet) therapy in the treatment of plagiocephaly” which appears in this month’s issue. Find this month’s issue of Neurosurgical Focus here.

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JNS: Pediatrics Weekly Podcast

September 27, 2013 — Neurosurgical Focus

JNS: Pediatrics September 27, 2013—click here to listen.

Cerebellar mutism. A review.

Occipitocondylar hyperplasia and syringomyelia presenting with facial pain. Case report.

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JNS: Spine Weekly Podcast

September 27, 2013 — Neurosurgical Focus

JNS: Spine September 27, 2013—click here to listen.

The posterior pedicle screw construct: 5-year results for thoracolumbar and lumbar curves. Clinical article.

Intramuscular pressure of the multifidus muscle and low-back pain after posterior lumbar interbody fusion: comparison of mini-open and conventional approaches. Clinical article.

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JNS Weekly Podcast

September 27, 2013 — Neurosurgical Focus

JNS September 27, 2013—click here to listen.

Treatment of acromegaly by endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery: surgical experience in 214 cases and cure rates according to current consensus criteria. Clinical article.

Unchanged safety outcomes in deep brain stimulation surgery for Parkinson disease despite a decentralization of care. Clinical article.

Comparison of plaintiff and defendant expert witness qualification in malpractice litigation in neurological surgery. Clinical article.

Tumor shrinkage after transsphenoidal surgery for nonfunctioning pituitary adenoma. Clinical article.

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JNS: Pediatrics Weekly Podcast

September 24, 2013 — Neurosurgical Focus

JNS: Pediatrics September 20, 2013—click here to listen.

Does age affect symptom recovery after sports-related concussion? A study of high school and college athletes. Clinical article.

Pediatric spinal pilomyxoid astrocytoma. Case report.

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JNS: Spine Weekly Podcast

September 20, 2013 — Neurosurgical Focus

JNS: Spine September 20, 2013—click here to listen.

Delayed postoperative neurological complication in a patient with congenital kyphoscoliosis: recovered by revision of the 4-rod instrumentation technique. Case report.

Postoperative magnetic resonance imaging artifact with cobalt-chromium versus titanium spinal instrumentation. Clinical article.

Endoscopic transnasal odontoidectomy combined with posterior reduction to treat basilar invagination. Technical note.

Malignant transformation of an intramedullary epidermoid cyst in the thoracic region of the spinal cord. Case report.

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JNS Weekly Podcast

September 20, 2013 — Neurosurgical Focus

JNS September 20, 2013—click here to listen.

Quality of life following endoscopic endonasal resection of anterior skull base cancers. Clinical article.

Safety and efficacy of early thromboembolism chemoprophylaxis after intracranial hemorrhage from traumatic brain injury. Clinical article.

Individualized surgical strategies for Rathke cleft cyst based on cyst location. Clinical article.

Effect of dural detachment on long-term tumor control for meningiomas treated using Simpson Grade IV resection. Clinical article.

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JNS: Pediatrics Weekly Podcast

September 13, 2013 — Neurosurgical Focus

JNS: Pediatrics September 13, 2013—click here to listen.

Congenital giant plexiform neurofibroma with occipital calvarial dysplasia in association with meningoencephalocele in neurofibromatosis Type 1 and segmental neurofibromatosis. Report of 2 cases.

Decreased head circumference in shunt-treated compared with healthy children. Clinical article.

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JNS: Spine Weekly Podcast

September 13, 2013 — Neurosurgical Focus

JNS: Spine September 13, 2013—click here to listen.

Screw-related complications in the subaxial cervical spine with the use of lateral mass versus cervical pedicle screws. A systematic review.

Spinal extradural arteriovenous fistulas. Clinical article.

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JNS Weekly Podcast

September 13, 2013 — Neurosurgical Focus

JNS September 13, 2013—click here to listen.

Assessment of the rate of spinal motor axon regeneration by choline acetyltransferase immunohistochemistry following sciatic nerve crush injury in mice. Laboratory investigation.

A technique to identify core journals for neurosurgery using citation scatter analysis and the Bradford distribution across neurosurgery journals. A review.

Low-dose intravenous heparin infusion in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: a preliminary assessment. Clinical article.

Predicting inpatient complications from cerebral aneurysm clipping: the Nationwide Inpatient Sample 2005–2009. Clinical article.

Neurosurgery in the Byzantine Empire: the contributions of Paul of Aegina (625–690 AD). Historical vignette.

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JNS: Pediatrics Weekly Podcast

September 6, 2013 — Neurosurgical Focus

JNS: Pediatrics September 6, 2013—click here to listen.

Minimally invasive technique for insertion of ventriculopleural shunt catheters. Technical note.

Endoscopic treatment of quadrigeminal arachnoid cysts in children. Clinical article.

Management of subdural hygromas associated with arachnoid cysts. Clinical article.

Etiology associated with developing posthemispherectomy hydrocephalus after resection-disconnection procedures. Clinical article.

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JNS: Spine Weekly Podcast

September 6, 2013 — Neurosurgical Focus

JNS: Spine September 6, 2013—click here to listen.

Percutaneous pedicle screw placement with computer-navigated mapping in place of Kirschner wires. Clinical article.

Clinically important deterioration in patients undergoing lumbar spine surgery: a choice of evaluation methods using the Oswestry Disability Index, 36-Item Short Form Health Survey, and pain scales. Clinical article.

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JNS Weekly Podcast

September 6, 2013 — Neurosurgical Focus

JNS September 6, 2013—click here to listen.

The impact of radiosurgery fractionation and tumor radiobiology on the local control of brain metastases. Clinical article.

Nonthermal ablation with microbubble-enhanced focused ultrasound close to the optic tract without affecting nerve function. Laboratory investigation.

Assessment of intracranial dynamics in hydrocephalus: effects of viscoelasticity on the outcome of infusion tests. Laboratory investigation.

Middle cerebral artery pulsatility index and cognitive improvement after carotid endarterectomy for symptomatic stenosis. Clinical article.

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September 2013: Advances In Neurosurgical Treatment of Intractable Pain

August 30, 2013 — Neurosurgical Focus

Advances in Neurosurgical Treatment of Intractable Pain—click here to listen.

In this podcast, topic editor Dr. Kim Burchiel of the Oregon Health and Science University, Portland speaks with Dr. Ashwin Viswanathan of the Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas. They discuss Dr. Viswanathan and colleagues’ article: “Cingulotomy for medically refractory cancer pain” which appears in this month’s issue. Find this month’s issue of Neurosurgical Focus here.

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JNS: Pediatrics Weekly Podcast

August 30, 2013 — Neurosurgical Focus

JNS: Pediatrics August 30, 2013—click here to listen.

Expression of heat shock proteins in medulloblastoma. Laboratory investigation.

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JNS Weekly Podcast

August 30, 2013 — Neurosurgical Focus

JNS August 30, 2013—click here to listen.

Expansion of CD133-positive glioma cells in recurrent de novo glioblastomas after radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Laboratory investigation.

Hypertension in patients with cranial nerve vascular compression syndromes and comparison with a population-based cohort. Clinical article.

Risks for hemorrhagic complications after placement of external ventricular drains with early chemical prophylaxis against venous thromboembolisms. Clinical article.

Hypertensive slit ventricle syndrome: pseudotumor cerebri with a malfunctioning shunt? Report of 3 cases.

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JNS: Pediatrics Weekly Podcast

August 23, 2013 — Neurosurgical Focus

JNS: Pediatrics August 23, 2013—click here to listen.

Low-dose head computed tomography in children: a single institutional experience in pediatric radiation risk reduction. Clinical article.

Amniotic fluid and serum biomarkers from women with neural tube defect–affected pregnancies: a case study for myelomeningocele and anencephaly. Clinical article.

Resection of supratentorial lobar cavernous malformations in children. Clinical article.

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JNS Weekly Podcast

August 23, 2013 — Neurosurgical Focus

JNS August 23, 2013—click here to listen.

Role of subconcussion in repetitive mild traumatic brain injury. A review.

Risk of very early recurrent cerebrovascular events in symptomatic carotid artery stenosis. Clinical article.

Effect of antiplatelet therapy on thromboembolism after flow diversion with the Pipeline Embolization Device. Clinical article.

Factors predicting postoperative hyponatremia and efficacy of hyponatremia management strategies after more than 1000 pituitary operations. Clinical article.

Tumor volume as a predictor of survival and local control in patients with brain metastases treated with Gamma Knife surgery. Clinical article.

Electrostatic discharges and their effect on the validity of registered values in intracranial pressure monitors. Laboratory investigation.

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JNS Weekly Podcast

August 20, 2013 — Neurosurgical Focus

JNS August 16, 2013—click here to listen.

Continuous cerebral spinal fluid drainage associated with complications in patients admitted with subarachnoid hemorrhage. Clinical article.

Intraventricular and lumbar intrathecal administration of antibiotics in postneurosurgical patients with meningitis and/or ventriculitis in a serious clinical state. Clinical article.

Massive cerebral involvement in fat embolism syndrome and intracranial pressure management. Case report.

Hemorrhage risk, surgical management, and functional outcome of brainstem cavernous malformations. Clinical article.

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JNS: Pediatrics Weekly Podcast

August 16, 2013 — Neurosurgical Focus

JNS: Pediatrics August 16, 2013—click here to listen.

The marionette technique for treatment of isolated fourth ventricle. Technical note.

“Horseshoe cord terminus” sans filum around a bone spur: a rare composite of faulty gastrulation with agenesis of secondary neurulation. Case report.

Bilateral subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation for refractory total body dystonia secondary to metabolic autopallidotomy in a 4-year-old boy with infantile methylmalonic acidemia. Case report.

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JNS: Spine Weekly Podcast

August 16, 2013 — Neurosurgical Focus

JNS: Spine August 16, 2013—click here to listen.

The pathophysiology of venous hypertensive myelopathy––study of an animal model. Laboratory investigation.

Desmoplastic fibroma of the spine causing severe mediastinal compression and brachial plexus encasement. Report of 2 cases.

Complex regional pain syndrome following lateral lumbar interbody fusion. Case report.

The use of cooled saline during bone drilling to reduce the incidence of upper-limb palsy after cervical laminoplasty. Clinical article.

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JNS: Pediatrics Weekly Podcast

August 9, 2013 — Neurosurgical Focus

JNS: Pediatrics August 9, 2013—click here to listen.

A systematic review of evaluation methods for neonatal brachial plexus palsy. A review.

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JNS: Spine Weekly Podcast

August 9, 2013 — Neurosurgical Focus

JNS: Spine August 9, 2013—click here to listen.

Sagittal plane correction in pedicle subtraction osteotomy using the Xia 3 SUK Direct Vertebral Rotation System. Technical note.

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JNS Weekly Podcast

August 9, 2013 — Neurosurgical Focus

JNS August 9, 2013—click here to listen.

Velocity and pressure gradients of cerebrospinal fluid assessed with magnetic resonance imaging. Clinical article.

Methylation markers of malignant potential in meningiomas. Laboratory investigation.

Overdrainage shunt complications in idiopathic normal-pressure hydrocephalus and lumbar puncture opening pressure. Clinical article.

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