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New technique shows promise in preventing recurrent stroke
The surgical procedure, Encephaloduroarteriosynangiosis (EDAS) dramatically reduced the rate of recurrent strokes among patients with atherosclerotic disease, a Phase II clinical trial showed.
Atherosclerotic disease,...
First successful robotic surgery for brain aneurysm
Using a robot to treat brain aneurysms is feasible and could allow for improved precision when placing stents, coils and other devices, according to...
Novel SA technique in hydrocephalus assessment
A novel SA technique not only improves the accuracy of ultrasound in assessing hydrocephalus, by analysing the dynamic properties of the back of the...
New assessment tool builds on Glasgow Coma Scale
The University of Glasgow's Sir Graham Teasdale, co-creator of the Glasgow Coma Scale, has teamed up with Paul M Brennan and Gordon D Murray...
Significant improvements with surgical treatment for migraine
In addition to reducing headache frequency and severity, surgical treatment for migraine leads to significant improvements in everyday functioning and coping ability, according to...
Surgeries performed later in the day have more complications
A study has found that patients who undergo a neurosurgical procedure with surgical start times between 9 pm and 7 am are at an...
Deep brain stimulation helps treat Tourette syndrome adolescents
The experimental procedure of thalmic deep brain stimulation (DBS) reduces the involuntary movements and vocal outbursts experienced by young adults with severe cases of...
Epilepsy patients benefit from early surgery
There are important, long-term gains from hastening surgical interventions against epilepsy before the disease has had too negative an impact on brain functions and patients'...
Opioid pain relievers affecting spine surgery recovery
A new study links the use of opioid pain relievers (prescription medications, such as Percocet) to less improvement and higher levels of dissatisfaction following...