Neurosurgery, COVID-19 and Health Disparities: Perspectives from a Minority Provider
COVID-19 has had a tremendous global impact and has taken the lives of many people. It has halted economies and disrupted our educational system. It has strained health care resources and has expedited health policy reforms. One particular impact of COVID-19 that troubles me as a minority provider is the disproportionate burden of illness and […]
Answering the Call: From Neurosurgeon to Critical Care Physician During COVID-19
With the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the nation, some regions of our country are encountering a shortage of health care providers to look after the surge of hospitalized patients. As personnel resources are strained, neurosurgeons are being asked to care for critically ill patients — including ones that do not have neurological diagnoses. Beyond a robust […]
The COVID-19 Challenge from a Health System Perspective
It’s hard to believe that just over a month ago, the first case of COVID-19 was reported in Michigan. We were all aware that it was coming, but really couldn’t imagine the profound impact this virus would have and the rapidity of the viral spread. Many reasons have been postulated for why Detroit in particular […]
COVID-19 Trends: Steven N. Kalkanis, MD, FAANS, Sees Signs for Optimism
The Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) President, Steven N. Kalkanis, MD, FAANS, recently sat down with PBS NewsHour Correspondent William Brangham for an enlightening and encouraging look at how Henry Ford Medical Group in Detroit, Mich. is responding to the COVID-19 crisis. Dr. Kalkanis is the CEO of Henry Ford Medical Group, a 1,900-member group […]
Keeping Neurosurgical Practices Operating During COVID-19 and Beyond
Altair Health has been providing life-saving care in the state of New Jersey since 1958. We have grown significantly since that time, and Altair Health now employs nearly 150 people — providing them with health care and retirement benefits, as well as rewarding work taking care of patients with neurosurgical disorders. The current pandemic has […]
A Memorial Tribute to The Most Interesting Man in the World: James T. Goodrich, MD, PhD
The passing of James T. Goodrich, MD, PhD on March 30, 2020, was a devastating blow — not only to the neurosurgical community, but to his many friends throughout the world. Jim was a kind and compassionate man who was revered by many. He was always willing to help others and traveled extensively to help […]
The Global Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Neurosurgical Practice (Part III)
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and the Journal of Neurosurgery (JNS) Publishing Group are pleased to announce the publication of four editorials on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on neurosurgical practice. This batch of editorials concludes our rapid-response collection on this topic. Altogether the collection boasts 19 papers, an introduction and 18 […]
The Global Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Neurosurgical Practice (Part II)
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and the Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group are pleased to announce the publication of eleven new editorials on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on neurosurgical practice. The series kicked off last week with three editorials and an introduction on the subject, which were published in the Journal […]
The Global Impact of COVID-19 on Neurosurgical Practice
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted medical practice across the globe. The effects are most notable in the fields of infectious disease, virology, emergency and critical care medicine, and epidemiology. Other medical specialties, including neurosurgery, however, are also impacted. To highlight the effect of the pandemic on the neurosurgery practice, the Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing […]
The Coronavirus Disease 2019 Global Pandemic: A Neurosurgical Treatment Algorithm
The COVID-19 pandemic is disrupting neurosurgical care at medical centers throughout the United States. Institutional and governmental recommendations are not specific to neurosurgery. Protocols are urgently needed to help neurosurgeons triage cases based on acuity, and also to minimize the risk of infection for both patients and peri-operative medical staff. In many academic tertiary care hospitals, […]