Christopher I. Shaffrey, MD, FAANS, will serve as the 2015-2016 Secretary of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), the organization announced during the 83rd AANS Annual Scientific Meeting,
A listing of the awardees at the 2015 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting
All-star Speakers Slated for the American Association of Neurological Surgeons’ Opening Ceremonies: Peyton Manning and Bill Walton to Open the 2015 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting in May.
Charles Krauthammer, Jonathan Turley, Spencer Wells and Sally Satel to Speak at the 2015 American Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting
The Physician IPAB Repeal Coalition applauds the introduction of the Protecting Seniors’ Access to Medicare Act.
The AANS and ASTRO are launching a national registry for stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) treatments, which will define national patterns of care in radiosurgery to improve health care outcomes, support informed decision making and potentially lower the cost-of-care delivery to patients.
In response to the Institute of Medicine's report on the current graduate medical education system, "Graduate Medical Education That Meets the Nation’s Health Needs," the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons present concerns regarding the looming shortage of neurosurgeons in the United States.
The NREF has reached agreements with DePuy Synthes Spine and Medtronic who will provide funding in support of the foundation’s post-residency, clinical fellowship grant program, and the programs that have been awarded fellowship grants for the 2014-2015 academic year are announced.
The Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine announces the publication of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons/Congress of Neurological Surgeons Joint Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves’ updated guidelines for the performance of fusion procedures for degenerative disease of the lumbar spine.
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons have released a list of specific tests or procedures that are commonly ordered, but not always necessary, in neurosurgery. As part of Choosing Wisely®, an initiative of the ABIM Foundation, the list encourages physician and patient conversations about treatment options by identifying five targeted, evidence-based recommendations.
The leader of organized neurosurgery, AANS, its affiliate NREF and industry-leader Brainlab collaborate to build a comprehensive data bank for SRS treatments.
Researchers will present findings at the AANS Annual Scientific Meeting on the study that sheds light on the basis of neuropathic pain that persists after apparently successful surgery.
Researchers will present findings of a study testing a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of IV acetaminophen in post-craniotomy patients at the AANS Annual Scientific Meeting.
Researchers who reviewed the outcomes of more than 470 aneurysm patients, nearly evenly divided between those whose procedure involved coiling or clipping, will present findings of their study during the AANS Annual Scientific Meeting.
A team of researchers has reviewed a nationwide, prospective, longitudinal outcomes database that measures the safety and effectiveness of everyday neurosurgical spine care and will present the findings at the AANS Annual Scientific Meeting.
A research team will present the findings at the 82nd AANS Annual Scientific Meeting, reporting significant discrepancies between discharge codes and surgeons’ own diagnoses.
A team of researchers will present their finding that proprioception significantly improved prosthetic control in the absence of vision at the AANS Annual Scientific Meeting.
A team of researchers announced interesting results at the 2014 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting from their investigation on the influence of Aquaporin 4 on intracranial hemorrhage.
Results of a study that revealed significant differences in the tumors by subgroup will be presented at the AANS Annual Scientific Meeting.
At the AANS Annual Scientific Meeting, researchers will present the results of a study to determine the cumulative effects of head impacts as they relate to changes in the brain absent of concussion.
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons will honor Troy M. Tippett, MD, FAANS, with its highest honor, the Harvey Cushing Medal, on April 8, 2014 during the AANS Annual Scientific Meeting.
Researchers will present findings at the AANS Annual Scientific meeting of their studying testing if Intralaminar thalamic deep brain stimulation (ILN-DBS) could have an effect on dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases that cause severe cognitive dysfunction.
Researchers who conducted intraparenchymal transplantation of bone marrow-derived cell therapy in chronic stroke patients will present their findings at the AANS Annual Scientific Meeting.
During a presentation during the 82nd AANS Annual Scientific Meeting, researchers highlighted the results of research that explores whether 5 aminolevulinic-acid fluorescence (5-ALA) offers additional detection benefits compared to intraoperative MRI (iMRI) when dealing with invasive tumors.
With traumatic brain injury incidents on the ascent, organized neurosurgery and its researchers look to educate the public and raise awareness about the importance of research and fighting TBI.
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons has been awarded accreditation and commendation for six years as a provider of continuing medical education for physicians from the ACCME.
The William P. Van Wagenen Fellowship Selection Committee has announced Ausaf Bari, MD, PhD, as the recipient of the 2015 William P. Van Wagenen Fellowship.
Sir Bob Geldof will share his experiences and tie them to the theme of the 2014 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting, which is focused on the concept of "Expanding Neurosurgery."
Former Secretary of Defense and CIA Director, influential business thinker and renowned leader in international affairs to address attendees at nation's leading neurosurgical meeting.
Researchers hypothesize about the role that polyvinylpyrrolidone may play in fatal hemorrhages several days after successful cerebral aneurysm treatment.
Registration for all breakfast seminars, practical clinics and other educational programming during the 82nd American Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting, taking place April 5-9, 2014, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, is now open to all practitioners.
The February 2013 issue of AANS Neurosurgeon, which looked at the subject of humanitarian neurosurgical intervention from an international perspective while also providing insight into how practitioners help the underserved in the United States, has been named as a finalist for the Eddie Award for Best Standalone Digital Magazine in the B-to-B category.
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons has announced that renowned Harvard Business School professor and author Clayton M. Christensen will be the Cushing Orator for the 2014 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting in San Francisco.
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons announced that Monica C. Wehby, MD, FAANS, is resigning from her position on the AANS Board of Directors to run for the U.S. Senate in the state of Oregon.
Neurosurgical practitioners from around the globe attend the AANS Annual Scientific Meeting, which features the largest array of speakers, presentations, clinics and seminars regarding the specialty on the North American continent.
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) joined 11 other medical societies in commending the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee for its bipartisan efforts to repeal and replace Medicare’s flawed sustainable growth rate (SGR) payment formula.
Case series reveals logistic, medical and societal challenges faced in treating spine trauma in morbidly obese patients.
Researchers describe their study regarding the use of high-resolution diffusion MRI to evaluate the microstructure of the cranial nerves, and how it offers exciting possibilities to further the understanding of the pathophysiology of trigeminal neuralgia and, ultimately, improve available treatments.
Results from a recent study show the urinary levels of hepatocyte growth factor could serve as a biomarker capable of detecting the presence of arteriovenous malformations.
Research findings show human central nervous system stem cells foster myelin formation following HuCNS-SC transplantation.
Papers presented in pair of leading neurosurgical journals reveal interesting new findings on dabigatran etexilate (Pradaxa®) and intracranial hemorrhage.
Results highlight the effective use of nerve transfer in patients suffering from brachial plexus injuries for reconstruction of elbow flexion to help improve their quality of life.
Results show positive impact that bone marrow stromal cell therapy can have for those suffering from certain types of traumatic brain injuries.
Researchers present 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.
Findings reveal that, in certain low-risk procedures and disease states, intra-operative monitoring's cost did not correlate to a corresponding benefit in safety or improved patient outcomes.
Overall importance of microglia in various brain and spinal cord diseases surprises researchers, who find patient-specific stem cells can be turned into microglia, which could be very useful in future treatment options.
Results suggest that intervention with deep brain stimulation may help modify behavior and treat psychiatric or addictive disorders.
Researchers find that the use of transcranial MR-guided focused ultrasound for producing a thalamotomy can provide patients suffering from essential tremor with noticeable benefits and improvement.
Trial study reveals delivery approach could be helpful in therapy of ALS, as well as other traumatic spine-related issues.
Toronto Neurosurgeon is recognized by the leading neurosurgical organization for his efforts with numerous international live-saving missions.
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