Treatment of intractable pain has come a long way. Medical advances help neurosurgeons treat patients with chronic pain through state-of-the-art medical technology.
The world's largest annual scientific meeting for neurosurgeons, neurological residents in training, neuroscience nurses, clinical specialists, nurse/physician assistants, and other allied health professionals will feature the latest scientific and technological advances in neurological surgery.
Neurosurgeons now have the means to educate patients and their families on ways to memorialize, honor, or pay tribute to, their loved ones. This is the "Celebrate a Life" memorial and tribute giving program facilitated by the Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation (NREF).
Thousands of neurosurgeons from around the globe will convene in Boston, Massachusetts. The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and the city of Boston have been selected by the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies to host the XIV International Congress in 2009.
In a recent study, neuroscientists have uncovered a promising new treatment option for patients who suffer from Parkinson's disease.
Medical liability insurance premiums have risen by 500 percent in the past 10 years. State and federal reimbursement has continued to drop. These are some of the current trends facing Florida neurosurgeons, and their colleagues nationwide.
Military neurosurgeons serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom have recently reported a significant decrease in casualty rates compared with other recent conflicts.
More than 40,000 Americans each year are diagnosed with brain tumors, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. About half of those are primary, the others are metastatic.
Researchers at Duke University have demonstrated the feasibility of directly using human brain signals to operate external devices in patients who may not be able physically to control such devices with their hands.
Helmets saved the lives of approximately 692 motorcyclists in 2002, according to the National Center for Statistics and Analysis of the National Highway Traffic Safety. If all motorcyclists had worn helmets, an additional 449 lives could have been saved.
Degenerative disc disease is a disorder that may cause low back pain, which affects 80 percent of adults in their lifetimes. Neurosurgeons recently conducted studies to determine whether new functional intervertebral cervical disc prostheses can provide relief from neurological symptoms and signs.
Glioblastoma multiforme is identified as the most aggressive and ultimately the most common primary brain tumor. It is solely responsible for 50 percent of all patients' intracranial gliomas and 25 percent of intracranial tumors in adults.
Will there be enough neurosurgeons in the United States available to treat my family or me? This is the question that neurosurgeons will address when they present their findings of a recent study which evaluates the sufficiency of the neurosurgical workforce.
The First Annual Neurosurgery Awareness Week kicks off this year from May 1 to May 6 during the 72nd Annual Meeting of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
"Be hard-headed; helmets save lives," according to the new public education campaign from the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Each year, an estimated 1,000 people die from bicycle-related injuries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Frequently referred to as "brain attack," stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States. It is also the number one cause of disability, with more than three million people living with permanent physical and mental impairment from brain damage caused by stroke.
Seventy-five to eighty five percent of all people will experience some form of back pain during their lifetime. Back pain is the second most frequently reported reason for visiting a doctor, the fifth most frequent cause of hospitalization, and the third most frequent reason for surgery.
Neurosurgeons today use amazingly sophisticated techniques and tools, especially in treating brain tumors. In attacking a tumor, neurosurgeons rely on computers, MRIs, and image-guidance technology to help them navigate through the complex terrain of the brain with greater precision.
Are you one of the many people who suffer each day from carpal tunnel syndrome? If you're not sure, you may want to ask yourself these questions: Do you feel numbness or a tingling sensation in your hand or hands at night? Do you sometimes experience pain in your wrist and hand, particularly at night? Do you have difficulty holding objects without dropping them?
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons will hold its 72nd Annual Meeting from May 1 to May 6, 2004, at the Orlando Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
Neurosurgeons now have the means to educate patients and their families on ways to memorialize, honor, or pay tribute to their loved ones: the "Celebrate a Life" memorial and tribute giving program facilitated by the Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation (NREF) of the AANS.
The world's largest Annual Scientific Meeting for neurosurgeons, neurological residents in training, neuroscience nurses, clinical specialists, nurse/physician assistants, and other allied health professionals will feature the latest scientific and technological advances in neurological surgery.
On Feb. 10, Doctors for Medical Liability Reform launched its Protect Patients Now initiative, a nationwide campaign aimed at informing and educating the public about how the medical liability crisis limits Americans' access to care by neurosurgeons, obstetricians-gynecologists, and others.
Have you recently interviewed a neurosurgeon or worked on a story relating to the field of neurosurgery? If so, you may want to consider submitting a nomination for the 2004 AANS Neurosurgical Media Awards.
A family member suffers a stroke. A child is diagnosed with hydrocephalus. A colleague considers surgery for treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. Where can they go to find valuable information addressing these disorders and a host of others? The public now has access to the new AANS public Web site.
According to the Spinal Cord Injury Association, an estimated 11,000 new cases of spinal cord injuries occur each year in the United States. Recovery following spinal cord injury was the focus of an important study.
Spinal cord tumors are not as common as brain tumors; however, about 100,000 Americans each year develop primary or metastatic (secondary growth) spinal cord tumors, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Spinal cord tumors, most common in young and middle-aged adults, often result in significant pain, deterioration of the spinal column, mental instability, and other numerous neurological defects.
Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a traumatic condition affecting an estimated 200,000 people in the United States, with approximately 10,000 new cases each year. The total annual cost of caring for patients with SCI in the United States is estimated to be $9.73 billion. Improving outcome following SCI would not only improve a patient"šs quality of life, but also lessen the social and economic impact of this condition.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder that causes a person to become trapped in a pattern of repetitive thoughts and behaviors, that are senseless and often times distressing. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, OCD affects 2-3 percent of the population, revealing that OCD is more common than some severe mental illnesses, including schizophrenia, biopolar disorder, or panic disorder. OCD affects people of all ethnic groups, and both males and females are equally affected.
More than one million Americans suffer from Parkinson"šs disease, a progressive degeneration of the nervous system. The disease occurs when certain brain cells, or neurons, stop producing the chemical messenger dopamine and in its absence the brain"šs ability to generate and coordinate movements is impaired.
Currently, an estimated 5.3 million Americans, (just over 2 percent of the U.S. population) live with disabilities resulting from traumatic brain injury (TBI), according to the Brain Injury Association of America. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has recently stated that concussions in sports have reached epidemic proportions in the United States. There are approximately 1.2 million participants in organized football annually in the U.S., and it is estimated that between 10 to 20 percent may sustain concussions every year. Football injuries associated with the brain occur at a rate of one in every 3.5 games.
Diagnostic testing with computed tomography (CT) for scanning of the head, is a major component for the clinical decision-making process for patients treated in neurointensive care. A new study weighs the benefits of using bedside CT scanning to deter cases of secondary brain injury, which often occurs during intrahospital transports of critically ill patients (i.e. transport from neurointensive care to the radiology department).
Chronic cluster headache is considered to be one of the most severe facial pain syndromes. A new study highlights treatment for chronic cluster headaches.
The world's largest Annual Scientific Meeting for neurosurgeons, neurological residents in training, neuroscience nurses, clinical specialists, nurse/physician assistants, and other allied health professionals will feature the latest scientific and technological advances in neurological surgery.
A new national analysis conducted by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and the American Medical Association, shows that the medical liability crisis is worsening.
A new national analysis conducted by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and the Council of State Neurosurgical Societies, confirms that the medical liability system is indeed in a state of crisis for neurosurgeons across the country.
Neurosurgeons highlight the impact that the medical liability crisis is having on patient access to neurosurgical services at a joint press conference of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, American Medical Association and Pennsylvania Medical Society during the Congress of Neurological Surgeons' Annual Meeting in Philadelphia.
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons are pleased that the House Energy and Commerce Committee will be marking-up H.R. 4600 the "Help, Efficient, Accessible, Low Cost, Timely Health Care (HEALTH) Act of 2002" later this week.
More than two million people in the United States (about 1 in 100) have experienced a seizure or have been diagnosed with epilepsy; for about 80 percent of those diagnosed with epilepsy, seizures can be controlled with medications and surgery.
Neurosurgery weighs in on the debate concerning federal medical liability reform legislation, as a representative of its national professional societies participates in President Bush's Economic Forum held at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, on Tuesday, August 13.
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) has been elected to the 2002 Associations Advance America Honor Roll for its Professional Conduct Program. The national awards competition is sponsored by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) in Washington, D.C.
Neurosurgeon scientists have discovered that adult neural stem cells taken directly from a patient's own tissue can aid in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
Some neurosurgeons make surgery less traumatic for patients by treating tumor craniotomies effectively as an outpatient procedure.
Neurosurgeons have long studied the outcomes of microsurgery versus stereotactic radiosurgery for treatment of brain tumors. A new study has determined that when compared to large single treatments, multiple smaller radiosurgical treatments may result in greater preservation of normal function including hearing, facial strength and facial sensation in the treatment of acoustic neuromas.
Researchers hope to restore neurological function to patients through direct brain to computer interface. The study will be presented during the 70th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
The majority of neurosurgeons practicing in developed countries have little or no support each year for medical support missions or an opportunity to consult with other physicians. In an effort to combat this situation, a global Web site was created to further the dissemination of quality neurosurgical expertise around the world and circumvent language and cost barriers.
Neurosurgeons have recently tested stereotactic intracranial methods to combat progression of Alzheimer's disease. The study will be presented by during the 70th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
Researchers have used a reproducible model system in rats to better understand the restoration of adult cortical function following traumatic brain injury. The study will be presented during the 70th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
Neurosurgeons are routinely presented with the task of determining the best possible treatment options for patients with brain aneurysms. Basilar apex aneurysms are one of the most challenging aneurysms to treat surgically. The comparison between treatment of this type of brain tumor using endovascular versus surgical methods has been reviewed in a recent study.
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons will hold its 70th Annual Meeting April 6 to 11, 2002, at the McCormick Place Lakeside Center in Chicago, Illinois. The meeting will host more than 5,000 attendees, with approximately 2,500 medical professionals including neurosurgeons, neurosurgical residents, neuroscience nurses, clinical specialists, physician assistants and allied health professionals.
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