Brain network activity can improve in epilepsy patients after surgery
Functional connectivity problems associated with temporal lobe epilepsy appear to improve after surgery. ... Read More...
neurosurgery
New brain tumor imaging technique uses protein found in scorpion venom
A synthetic, non-toxic form of scorpion venom helps illuminate brain tumors when stimulated by a near-infrared laser. A clinical trial of the agent showed it to be safe for use in brain cancer patients.... Read More...
Hip Fractures May Be An Early Sign of Alzheimer’s in Older People
Researchers report they have identified biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease in spinal fluid samples of a significant number of older patients hospitalized as a result of hip fractures. The study suggests neural alterations that lead to poor balance in older people may signify an increased risk of falls that result in hip fractures, and Alzheimer's disease. Researchers suggest the hip fracture, therefore, may serve as an early sign of Alzheimer's in older patients.... Read More...
Laughter May Be the Best Medicine…For Brain Surgery
Stimulating the cingulum bundle during neurosurgery where people are awake results in immediate laughter, followed by a sense of calm and happiness in patients, a new study reports. ... Read More...
Gene Therapy Promotes Nerve Regeneration
A new study reveals gene therapy in combination with neurosurgery can help to improve the rate of survival and promote regeneration of nerve fibers.... Read More...
Pioneering Surgery Restores Movement in Children Paralyzed by Acute Flaccid Myelitis
Researchers have developed a new and innovative surgery that involves the transfer of nerves to help restore movement to children suffering paralysis as a result of contracting AFM.... Read More...
Robots to Perform Spinal Surgery with Pinpoint Accuracy
Researchers have created a new system which allows two robotic arms to semi-autonomously drill holes into individual vertebrae. The robosurgery technique will improve accuracy and safety for spinal surgeries.... Read More...
Alzheimer’s Protein Accidentally Transmitted to Patients Via Discontinued Medical Treatments
Researchers report human growth hormone, prepared from human tissue prior to 1985, may have been contaminated with seeds of the amyloid beta protein. In a new study, researchers injected mice with the original c-hGH batches containing amyloid beta which seeded amyloid pathology, even decades after storage. Findings support the hypothesis that the Alzheimer's causing proteins can be transmitted to from contaminated materials.... Read More...
The Dire Consequences of Sleep Deprivation
A new study reveals sleep deprivation can seriously hinder memory. Researchers report one of the main reasons for mistakes and accidents in surgery, transportation and operating power plans appears to be a lack of sleep. ... Read More...
Virtual Brain Could Aid Surgical Planning
Using an open source platform called The Virtual Brain, researchers have simulated neural activity based on individual patient brain tumors.... Read More...
Amyloid Protein Transmission Through Neurosurgery
Researchers report, in a number of cases, amyloid beta pathology may have been transmitted by contaminated instruments used in neurosurgeries up to three decades previously.... Read More...
Modeling the Brain With ‘Lego Bricks’
New computational method could help guide surgeons during brain surgeries.... Read More...