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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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·June 26, 2026·11 min read

Neurosurgical Team Saves Young Woman From Paralysis

A surgical team successfully performed a rare laparoscopic removal of a 5-centimeter pelvic schwannoma, utilizing a 32-channel intraoperative neuromonitoring system to protect vital sacral nerve roots, completely restoring a young woman's walking ability.

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·November 28, 2011·1 min read

Researchers Design Steady Handed Robot for Brain Surgery

Neurosurgeons may one day get help in operating rooms from a robot with movements 10 times steadier than the human...

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·June 17, 2015·5 min read

Imaging Technique Provides Color Coded Map Showing Cancerous Brain Areas

OCT could make brain tumor removal safer and more effective, researchers report.

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·October 2, 2018·4 min read

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.

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·November 22, 2013·3 min read

Brain Surgeons Go with the Flow

A new neuroimaging technique allows neurosurgeons to see neural connections prior to surgery, thus preserving and protecting the brain's critical functions when operating.

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·August 28, 2025·3 min read

World’s First Personalized Spine Implant Surgery Restores Movement

Surgeons have performed the world’s first anterior cervical spine surgery using a fully personalized implant designed for a patient’s unique anatomy. Unlike standard one-size-fits-all devices, the new implant was created with AI-assisted planning and 3D printing, allowing for precise alignment and better structural support.

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·October 18, 2024·3 min read

World’s First Face and Whole-Eye Transplant Marks Surgical Breakthrough

A surgical team successfully performed the world’s first combined face and whole-eye transplant, marking a significant advancement in transplant surgery. The operation, performed on a military veteran, involved more than 140 medical professionals and showcased the potential for future eye transplant procedures.

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·December 2, 2011·3 min read

Novel Drug Makes Brain Tumors Glow Hot Pink

Bright color distinguishes tumor from healthy tissue to improve tumor resection Just 24 hours after Lisa Rek sang at her...

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·February 11, 2015·2 min read

Revolutionary New Probe Zooms in on Cancer Cells

Researchers have creates a new intraoperative probe which helps detect brain cancer cells.

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·June 1, 2012·2 min read

Wisconsin Research Team Reveals Novel Way to Treat Drug-Resistant Brain Tumor Cells

New research from the University of Wisconsin-Madison explains why the incurable brain cancer, glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), is highly resistant to...

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·May 19, 2011·5 min read

Paraplegic Man Stands, Steps With Assistance and Moves His Legs Voluntarily

Regimen of epidural spinal cord stimulation plus extensive locomotor training ‘a significant breakthrough;’ results published today in the Lancet A...

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