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·April 4, 2020·4 min read

Spina bifida surgery before birth restores brain structure

Performing in utero surgery on babies to repair spina bifida related defects between 23 and 26 weeks of gestation triggered the restoration of normal brain structure.

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·March 4, 2020·5 min read

Five amazing facts about your brain

Do you know how many milliliters of blood is delivered to the brain per heartbeat, or whether you experience pain during brain surgery? Researchers explore five things you probably didn't know about the human brain.

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·July 5, 2019·8 min read

Nerve transfer surgery restores hand function and elbow extension in 13 young adults with complete paralysis

A novel surgical technique that connects functioning nerves with injured nerves helps restore function to paralyzed muscles. Following surgery, 13 young adults with tetraplegia now have restored hand and elbow function, allowing them to feed themselves, hold a drink and write.

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·June 15, 2019·3 min read

Artificial nose identifies malignant tissue in brain tumors during surgery

Researchers have developed a new method, using diathermy smoke, to distinguish between malignant tumor tissue and healthy tissue during surgery.

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·June 4, 2019·4 min read

Brains of children with epilepsy able to re-map after surgery to retain visual perception

Following surgery, the brains of children with epilepsy are able to remap and compensate for damaged areas of the visual cortex. The findings shed light on brain plasticity.

This shows brain scans following surgery for TLE

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·May 19, 2019·3 min read

Brain network activity can improve in epilepsy patients after surgery

Functional connectivity problems associated with temporal lobe epilepsy appear to improve after surgery.

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·May 10, 2019·4 min read

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.

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·February 26, 2019·9 min read

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.

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·February 4, 2019·6 min read

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.

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·January 19, 2019·3 min read

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.

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·January 14, 2019·6 min read

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.

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·January 11, 2019·2 min read

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.

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neurosurgery

Spina bifida surgery before birth restores brain structure

Five amazing facts about your brain

Nerve transfer surgery restores hand function and elbow extension in 13 young adults with complete paralysis

Artificial nose identifies malignant tissue in brain tumors during surgery

Brains of children with epilepsy able to re-map after surgery to retain visual perception

Brain network activity can improve in epilepsy patients after surgery

New brain tumor imaging technique uses protein found in scorpion venom

Hip Fractures May Be An Early Sign of Alzheimer’s in Older People

Laughter May Be the Best Medicine…For Brain Surgery

Gene Therapy Promotes Nerve Regeneration

Pioneering Surgery Restores Movement in Children Paralyzed by Acute Flaccid Myelitis

Robots to Perform Spinal Surgery with Pinpoint Accuracy

Missing Brain Receptor May Hold the Key to Autism

Is Your Oral Bacteria Influencing Multiple Sclerosis?

Stroke Weakens How the Brain Integrates Speech Sounds

Doubting Your Doubts Can Boost Motivation

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