Extended Glasgow Outcome Scale correlates with bispectral index in traumatic brain injury patients who underwent craniotomy - Mahadewa TGB, Senapathi TGA, Wiryana M, Aribawa IGNM, Arparitna KY, Ryalino C.
BACKGROUND: Assessing consciousness in traumatic brain injury is important because it also determines the treatment option, which will influence patients' outcome. A tool used to objectively assess consciousness level is the bispectral index (BIS) monitor,... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - July 2, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
RFK's assassination: A medical analysis of his injuries and neurosurgical care
(Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group) Covers the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy. The authors 'review the eyewitness reports of the mechanism of injury, the care rendered for three hours prior to the emergency craniotomy, the clinical course, and, ultimately, the autopsy.' The discussion of autopsy findings is supplemented by an artist's depiction of the extent of Senator Kennedy's head injury. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - June 19, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
FDA Recalls Brain Surgery Device Due to Heating Problem
At least one patient has died from an intracranial hemorrhage that may be related to overheating of a device used during brain surgery. FDA said it has received reports of overheating of Monteris Medical NeuroBlate probes.
The NeuroBlate probes are small, carbon dioxide-cooled catheters designed to allow minimally invasive entry into a patient's brain. The probes are part of the NeuroBlate System, which is used to remove, thick or solidify, or destroy cells in brain tissue. The device was developed as an alternative to traditional craniotomies, and it was cleared by FDA in 2013.
FDA said that in some cases, the NeuroBlate ...
Source: MDDI - March 23, 2018 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Amanda Pedersen Tags: Regulatory and Compliance Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic picks up 11% stake in neuromod startup NeuroOne
The Mayo Clinic as acquired an 10.9% stake in epilepsy treatment neuromod startup NeuroOne’s parent firm, according an SEC filing from the company.
NeuroOne is developing a “thin film” electrode technology, originally from the University of Wisconsin, designed to be implanted in the brain. The film can detect irregular brain activity, accurate to single neurons, to pinpoint the source of seizures and tremors, according to the filing, and has been used in testing at the Mayo Clinic.
The technology combines detection alongside deep brain stimulation treatment and ablation capabilities to monitor and treat irreg...
Source: Mass Device - August 7, 2017 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Fink Densford Tags: Business/Financial News Neurological Neuromodulation/Neurostimulation Mayo Clinic neuroone Source Type: news
Seeking Clarity Around Craniotomy Seeking Clarity Around Craniotomy
A new meta-analysis seeks to lend clarity to the discussion of this controversial treatment, says stroke specialist Christopher Streib.Medscape Neurology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - August 3, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Expert Interview Source Type: news
Senate Votes to Debate, Redo ACA Repeal Senate Votes to Debate, Redo ACA Repeal
Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), recently diagnosed with brain cancer, interrupted his recovery from an emergency craniotomy for removal of a blood clot to help his party win the pivotal vote.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - July 25, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Business of Medicine News Source Type: news
Prognostication of traumatic brain injury outcomes in older trauma patients: a novel risk assessment tool based on initial cranial CT findings - Stawicki SP, Wojda TR, Nuschke JD, Mubang RN, Cipolla J, Hoff WS, Hoey BA, Thomas PG, Sweeney J, Ackerman D, Hosey J, Falowski S.
INTRODUCTION: Advanced age has been traditionally associated with worse traumatic brain injury (TBI) outcomes. Although prompt neurosurgical intervention (NSI, craniotomy or craniectomy) may be life-saving in the older trauma patient, it does not guarantee... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 11, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
Robot reduces need for open brain surgery to map epileptic seizures
Treatment TermsNeurological disordersEpilepsy
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A minimally invasive robotic device is eliminating the need for some patients to undergo open brain surgery to pinpoint the origin of their epileptic seizures.
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Debbe Geiger
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A minimally invasive robotic device is eliminating the need for some patients to undergo open brain surgery to pinpoint the origin of their epileptic seizures. The device, in use at Duke and a small handful of epilepsy centers across the country, means neurosurgeons only need to make a few small incisions. The procedure is more precise, procedure time is short...
Source: dukehealth.org: Duke Health News - January 17, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: dg62 at duke.edu Source Type: news
Lasers plus 'mini' craniotomy can remove larger brain tumors: Study
Ryan MaassCLEVELAND, Oct. 3 (UPI) -- Lasers can be used to remove large, " inoperable " brain tumors, including glioblastoma, with the help of a " mini " craniotomy, according to a new study. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - October 3, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Study on minimally invasive laser & 'mini' craniotomy for 'inoperable' brain tumors
(University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center) A new paper in October issue of the journal Neurosurgical Focus finds the use of laser beneficial for the removal of large, 'inoperable' glioblastoma (GBM) and other types of brain tumors. The paper describes how the authors treat large, inoperable tumors safely with LITT combined with a very small craniotomy. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - October 3, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Dad With Cancer Travels From ICU To Delivery Room For Son's Birth
Giving birth is usually an emotional experience, but this particular birth story is an especially powerful one.
On Sept. 18, Colorado birth photographer and videographer Sarah Boccolucci had the opportunity to document the birth of baby Levon, the son of Jessica Li and her fiancé Cagney Wenk. The experience was particularly poignant because Cagney had been diagnosed with an aggressive, stage four cancer just three weeks before Jessica’s due date and was receiving treatment in the same hospital where the birth took place.
Cagney’s sister, Marissa Wenk, told The Huffington Post that her bro...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - September 27, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Surgical Theater, NordicNeuroLab launch VR diffusion tensor imaging
Surgical Theater said today it inked a partnership deal with NordicNeuroLab to integrate its nordicBrainEx diffusion tensor imaging into Surgical Theater’s Precision VR medical visualization platform.
With the newly integrated application, Mayfield Village, Ohio-based Surgical Theater’s platform will be able to process DTI and MRI perfusion scans to allow users of the Precision VR to perform evaluations of healthy brain structures, eloquent areas and targeted pathological tissues.
“Partnering with NordicNeuroLab was a natural next step for Surgical Theater. Our Precision VR platform and nordicBrainEx com...
Source: Mass Device - September 23, 2016 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Fink Densford Tags: Business/Financial News Software / IT Surgical NordicNeuroLab Surgical Theater Source Type: news
PodMed: A Medical News Roundup From Johns Hopkins (with audio)
(MedPage Today) -- This week ' s topics include use of cord blood, the burden of electronic medical records, the utility of craniotomy in traumatic brain injury, and alternative therapies for managing pain (Source: MedPage Today Public Health)
Source: MedPage Today Public Health - September 10, 2016 Category: American Health Source Type: news
