Legislative Success in Pediatric Neurosurgery Amidst Congressional Gridlock
Despite the challenges of a gridlocked 118th Congress, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons/Congress of Neurological Surgeons Washington Committee celebrated legislative victories in pediatric neurosurgery, notably the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0 and the reauthorization of the Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) program.
Mark J. Kubala, MD, FAANS(L) Awarded TMA Foundation “Heart of Gold” Award
The Texas Medical Association Foundation (TMA Foundation) recently awarded neurosurgeon Mark J. Kubala, MD, FAANS(L) their highest honor, the Heart of Gold Award. The foundation presents the award to outstanding individuals who embody a “gold standard” of volunteerism and have made a measurable impact on the foundation’s mission through gifts and leadership.
Thanks. Giving.
Deborah L. Benzil, MD, FACS, FAANS Chair, AANS/CNS Communications and Public Relations Committee Vice Chair, Neurosurgery Cleveland Clinic Foundation Cleveland, OH Thanks Thanks — not said enough and when said, often too casually. A shrug of the lips as one turns away. The gracious recognition of the efforts of others, offered from the heart infrequent. […]
Cross Post—Dancing Doctor Helps Pediatric Patients Smile Through the Pain
We are constricted with words at times when it comes to our loved ones that have been overtaken by pain and sorrow, particularly when it comes to children. Fortunately, there are individuals out there that are changing the lives of the littlest patients and giving a reason for hope. Today’s post originally appeared in Inside […]
Pediatric Neurosurgery: The First Subspecialty
Marion L. (Jack) Walker, MD Professor Emeritus, Department of Neurological Surgery University of Utah Health Sciences Center Salt Lake City, Utah The care of pediatric neurosurgery patients has advanced tremendously in a short period of time. Thankfully, the spectrum of medical issues that pediatric neurosurgeons successfully address includes: Tumors; Trauma; Congenital malformations; Infections; Spine […]
Animation: What’s a Pediatric Neurosurgeon?
Since Neurosurgery Blog has been putting a spotlight on all things pediatric neurosurgery, we wanted to take a moment to answer the following question: What’s a Pediatric Neurosurgeon? Featured below is an animation we developed which explains everything you need to know about these superheroes who care for the littlest of patients. We encourage everyone […]
Pediatric Scoliosis: Early Detection is Key
Emily Stankoski, MSPA, PA-C Physician Assistant, Orthopaedics and Spine, Shriners Hospitals for Children-Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA Curvature of the spine, otherwise known as scoliosis, was defined by Hippocrates as a concern dating back to ancient Greece, 400 BCE. Despite significant advances in public health and medical care, thousands of years later scoliosis is still present in […]
Cutting Edge Caring: The Impact of Pediatric Neurosurgeons
Deborah L. Benzil, MD, FACS, FAANS Chair, AANS/CNS Communications and Public Relations Committee Vice Chair, Neurosurgery Cleveland Clinic Foundation Cleveland, OH For all the clichéd sayings about illness and injury in children, no words truly capture the struggles and emotions of parents, siblings and loved ones who are engulfed by cancer, trauma, congenital difficulties, scoliosis […]
Neurosurgeons: Elevating the Quality of Care for our Smallest Patients – Hydrocephalus Guidelines Published
Guest post from Ann Marie Flannery, MD, FAANS, FACS Pediatric Neurosurgeon Childrens Multi Specialty Clinic Womens and Childrens Hospital Lafayette, LA Hydrocephalus is one of the most common birth defects, impacting one out of every 500 births in the U.S. Fortunately, neurosurgeons can effectively treat this problem. In an effort to assure the highest quality […]