Neurosurgeons are NOT Just Brain Surgeons
Most people think neurosurgeons are only brain surgeons, but that is far from the truth. Since August is Neurosurgery Awareness Month, we wanted to take a moment to highlight the breadth of neurosurgical practice. Featured below is an animation we developed demonstrating that neurosurgery is indeed more than just brain surgery! We encourage everyone to […]
ThinkFirst: Raising Awareness about Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries for 30 Years
Guest post from Mark A. Spatola, MD, FAANS Chair-elect ThinkFirst Board of Directors Orange Park Neurosurgery Orange Park, FL Each year, millions of people in the U.S. sustain a brain injury, and thousands more sustain a spinal cord injury. In fact, injury is the leading cause of death among people between the ages of 1 […]
AANS Spotlight: August is Neurosurgery Awareness Month
Did you know that August is AANS Neurosurgery Awareness Month? This year, for Neurosurgery Awareness Month, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons is raising awareness on the causes and prevention of traumatic brain injury, back pain, injury prevention and other neurological safety topics. In addition, Neurosurgery Awareness Month will focus the spotlight on the neurosurgeons […]
Barrow Neurological Institute Claims Fifth Annual Neurosurgery Charity Softball Tournament Championship
Guest post from Ricardo Komotar, MD University of Miami, Department of Neurosurgery Miami, FL Thirty-two teams of neurosurgeons from top medical institutions competed on May 30th in New York City’s Central Park as part of the 12th Annual Neurosurgery Charity Softball Tournament. The event was hosted by Columbia University, with proceeds benefitting brain tumor research […]
AANS Meeting Spotlight: Louise Eisenhardt Lecture – Dr. Sally Satel
Guest post from Catherine Miller, MD (right) Neurosurgical Resident, University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN and Ann M. Parr, MD, PhD, (left) Assistant Professor, Department of Neurosurgery University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN Although she was not a neurosurgeon, Dr. Louise Eisenhardt had a significant influence on the field of neurosurgery. Her accolades include world renowned neuropathologist, […]
Cross Post – Opinion: Endovascular Stroke Treatment is Superior – Let’s Get to Work!
Today’s post originally appeared on the AdvaMed’s Life Changing Innovation website. The post addresses the all-important topic of the how recent clinical trials have shown conclusive evidence that endovascular stroke interventions are superior to other types of treatment. The piece is entitled, “Endovascular Stroke Treatment is Superior – Let’s Get to Work!” It’s authored by […]
Everyone’s a Winner
Guest post from Ricardo Komotar, MD University of Miami, Department of Neurosurgery Without question, neurosurgeons can be competitive; it seems to come with the territory. Nearly every day, they fight for the many patients who suffer from neurological diseases and problems, including: head trauma; brain tumors; spinal disorders; functional and neurodegenerative diseases; birth defects; and […]
Faces of Neurosurgery: Saluting Dr. Gavin Britz, Going the Extra [26] Mile(s) for His Patient
Guest post from Kristopher T. Kimmell, MD Neurosurgical Resident, University of Rochester Medical Center Rochester, NY May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and the number one cause of disability in the United States. Neurosurgeons play an important role in the management of patients with all forms of stroke […]
Endovascular Interventions for Stroke Work!
Guest Post from Clemens M. Schirmer, MD, PhD, FAANS, FAHA AANS/CNS Cerebrovascular Section Wilkes Barre, PA Acute ischemic stroke due to a blockage of a larger vessel in the brain is a common medical condition and is potentially devastating to the patients. Over the last decade, incremental improvements in stroke care have resulted in improved […]
Spread the Word: May is #StrokeMonth
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and is the number one cause of disability in the United States, and a significant public health problem worldwide. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), every year, nearly 800,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke. That’s why organized neurosurgery and AdvaMed have […]