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A Case of Broca's Aphasia

An excerpt from Theodore H. Schwartz's book, Gray Matters: A Biography of Brain Surgery

Oct 25, 2024
A computer rendering of a transparent human head with Broca’s area of the brain highlighted.
Surgical Centers Urged to Nix Mandatory Pre-Op Pregnancy Tests

Question of when to test involves navigating patient privacy, legal, ethical concerns

Oct 23, 2024
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'I'm a Neurosurgeon and I Quit.' Physician Reacts to Viral Video.

A look at how things can change for doctors once they leave school and start practicing

Sep 19, 2024
The YouTube video thumbnail with Antonio Webb, MD, and the word UNEMPLOYED pointing to a photo of a neurosurgeon.
The 'Jennifer Aniston Neuron' and Other Brain Complexities

In his new book, Theodore Schwartz, MD, immerses readers in the story of brain surgery

Sep 13, 2024
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TBI Blood Biomarkers Show Accuracy Within 30 Minutes of Injury

GFAP outperformed other measures tested

Sep 06, 2024
A photo of a rack of test tubes of blood samples for testing.
Pause or Keep RAS Inhibitors Before Surgery? Take Your Pick.

Either choice is "acceptable" based on randomized study

Aug 31, 2024
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Personalized Brain Stimulation Improves Parkinson's Motor Symptoms

Adaptive approach senses symptoms before they occur and calibrates stimulation to prevent them

Aug 19, 2024
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Brain Implant Helps ALS Patient Quickly Restore Conversational Communication

Follow-up with another ALS patient shows brain-computer interfaces can be used for many years

Aug 15, 2024
A photo of a man using the brain-computer interface.
NIH Scandal Grows; Ancient Skull Shows Brain Surgery; Drugs in New York's Rivers

Health news and commentary gathered by staff

May 29, 2024
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From Neurointerventional Radiologist to 'Grey's Anatomy' Sonographer

A Q&A with a physician who got a taste of Hollywood

Apr 23, 2024
A photo of a Grey+Sloan Memorial Hospital lanyard for Darren Orbach, MD, PhD.
Brain Injury More Severe From Falls at U.S.-Mexico Border Wall

People with border wall falls were less likely to receive follow-up care

Apr 10, 2024
A photo of a section of the U.S./Mexico border wall in Calexico, California.
Early Minimally Invasive Removal of Intracerebral Hemorrhage Shows Benefit

Outcomes appeared to be driven by lobar hemorrhage

Apr 10, 2024
A computer rendering of a brain hemorrhage
Surgical Remission of Cushing's Disease Tied to New Autoimmune Conditions

But glucocorticoid replacement right after surgery may be protective

Feb 19, 2024
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Opening Blood-Brain Barrier to Deliver Alzheimer's Drug Shows Promise

Focused ultrasound helped aducanumab reduce amyloid-beta levels

Jan 03, 2024
 A computer rendering of a patient who is receiving focused ultrasound
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