Advances in Brain-Machine Interfaces

Topic editor Dr. Parag Patil (Department of Neurosurgery, University of Michigan) speaks with Dr. Eric Leuthardt (Departments of Neurological Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, Washington University) on issues related to his article “Evolution of brain-computer interfaces: going beyond classic motor physiology.”

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Decompressive Craniectomy

Dr. Shirley Stiver from the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of California at San Francisco discusses the role of decompressive craniectomy in patients with traumatic brain injuries, the pathophysiological changes associated with the procedure, complications and techniques for their avoidance, paradoxical herniation syndrome, and syndrome of the trephined.

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Vascular Neurosurgery

Authors Achal S. Achrol and Raphel Guzman from the Stanford Stroke Center at the Stanford University School of Medicine discuss the pathogenesis and radiobiology of brain arteriovenous malformations. Etiology, treatment, and future directions for research are discussed.

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The purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. It is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. Access to this podcast is provided with the understanding that the information contained herein does not constitute medical or other professional advice. A health care professional should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment.

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Moyamoya Disease

Drs. R. Michael Scott and Edward R. Smith discuss the surgical treatment of moyamoya syndrome in patients with sickle cell anemia. Successful care in these complicated cases involves multidisciplinary cooperation among hematologists, anesthesiologists, and neurosurgeons. The authors recommend operative treatment with pial synangiosis, which appears to be safe and to confer long-lasting protection against further stroke in this population. The particulars of operative management and postoperative care are discussed.

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The purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. It is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. Access to this podcast is provided with the understanding that the information contained herein does not constitute medical or other professional advice. A health care professional should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment.

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Endovascular Approaches to Cerebral Ischemia

Drs. Aaron Dumont and Max Kole discuss intracranial angioplasty and stent implantation for direct cerebral revascularization.

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The purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. It is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. Access to this podcast is provided with the understanding that the information contained herein does not constitute medical or other professional advice. A health care professional should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment.

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Peripheral Nerve Surgery

Dr. Jeff Elias and Dr. Rajiv Midha discuss the role of stem cells in peripheral nerve surgery.

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Spinal Vascular Malformations

Dr. Edward Oldfield and Dr. David Piepgras discuss spinal extradural arteriovenous malformations.

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Surgery of the Central Skull Base

Dr. Vinko V. Dolenc and Dr. Ricardo Ramina discuss the surgical management of trigeminal schwannomas.

© 2008 by the American Association of Neurosurgeons.

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Acute Spinal Cord Injury

In this podcast Dr. Michael Fehlings interviews Dr. Gregory Hawryluk about the results of recent spinal cord injury clinical and experimental trials, and the current state of spinal cord injury research.

© 2008 by the American Association of Neurosurgeons.

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Traumatic Brain Injury

Dr. David Okonkwo speaks with physicist Dr. Marek Czosnyka about his group’s work in continuous monitoring of cerebrovascular pressure reactivity in patients with head injury.

© 2008 by the American Association of Neurosurgeons.

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