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Wednesday, May 1, 2013
High-Resolution Diffusion MRI Can Help Map the Microstructure of the Trigeminal Nerve, Improve Treatment Options for Trigeminal Neuralgia Sufferers
The researchers noted that the pathophysiology of trigeminal neuralgia (TN) remains unknown and present treatments are conducted based on empirical evidence. Up to now, MRI has only been used to exclude other pathological conditions such as skull base …
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Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Phase I Trial Results of Neural Stem Cell Transplantation Encouraging Those Suffering from Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
Research findings offered today during the 81st American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) Annual Scientific Meeting show human central nervous system stem cells (HuCNS-SC) foster myelin formation following HuCNS-SC transplantation. "There …
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Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Urinary Biomarkers May Help Detect Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations
Researchers from Boston Children’s Hospital shared results from a recent study that showed the urinary levels of hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) could serve as a biomarker capable of detecting the presence of arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). The …
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Study: Nerve Transfer Can Help Repair Brachial Plexus Injuries, Restore Elbow Functions
Nerve transfer in those suffering from brachial plexus injuries has proven to be effective in the reconstruction of elbow flexion and in improving quality of life, researchers say. As presented during the 81st American Association of Neurological Surgeons …
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Bone Marrow Stromal Cell Treatment Improves Functional Outcome, Helps Repair Biostructural Damage From Traumatic Brain Injury
Researchers have found that bone marrow stromal cell (MSC) therapy can be a positive treatment for those suffering from certain types of traumatic brain injuries (TBI). A study presented during the American Association of Neurlogical Surgeons (AANS) …
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Tetraplegic Subject Utilizes Brain-Machine Interfaces to Manipulate Prosthetic Arm, Regain and Restore Significant Limb Functionality
Researchers have found a means to use of brain-machine interfaces (BMI) and robotic prosthetic arms may help those suffering from upper-limb paralysis or amputation regain the ability to grasp and manipulate objects, and more actively interact with their …
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Monday, April 29, 2013
Study: Microglia Derived From Human Stem Cells May Lead to a Number of Disease Treatments
During the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) 81st Annual Scientific Meeting, researchers have announced new findings regarding the development of methods to turn human-induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) into microglia, which could …
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Monday, April 29, 2013
Study: Intra-operative Neuromonitoring Benefits Might Not Outweigh the Costs for Some Patients
In a study of the value of intra-operative neuromonitoring (IOM), researchers found that in patients undergoing cervical spine surgery for degenerative spondylosis, IOM was linked with significant added cost without a corresponding benefit in safety …
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Monday, April 29, 2013
Deep Brain Stimulation: The End of Addiction?
Researchers have found that the use of deep brain stimulation (DBS) in alcoholic rats consistently reduced their alcohol consumption, suggesting that the treatment may used used to treat end-stage addiction in humans. Click here to read the full article …
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Monday, April 29, 2013
Study: Use of MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound Thalamotomy Results in Reduced Tremor, Improved Quality of Life
Research findings offered today during the 81st American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) Annual Scientific Meeting show that the use of transcranial MR-guided focused ultrasound for producing a thalamotomy can have significant positive effects …
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