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An computer rendering of the crossection of the spinal cord

<乌鸦传媒>Spinal Cord Stimulation Questioned for Chronic Pain

Independent studies suggested no benefit, but industry-funded critics cast doubt on the findings

A photo of x-rays of implanted electrodes in a patient鈥檚 brain.

<乌鸦传媒>Deep Brain Stimulation Revives Cognitive Function After Traumatic Brain Injury

Pilot study shows promise in people with chronic cognitive deficits

A photo of a female neurosurgeon in the operating room.

<乌鸦传媒>Wondering Which Specialty to Choose? Consider This

Pediatric specialists are in high demand, and the work is immensely satisfying

A photo of a senior woman sitting on an operating table prior to surgery.

<乌鸦传媒>Heart Injuries Suggest Reconsideration of Holding BP Meds for Surgery

Pause on ACE inhibitors, ARBs yields more acute hypertension with no prevention of hypotension

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>'Abortion Test' Sparks Concern; AI in Brain Surgery; 'Is There a Doctor on Board?'

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A close up portrait of a male surgeon in the operating room.

<乌鸦传媒>No Surprise? Surgical Leadership Roles Still Dominated by White Men

Underrepresented groups, women may find path to department chair cut short in "service roles"

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>U.S. Doc Trapped in Gaza; DEA Extends Virtual Prescribing; Girl's Brain Disconnected

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

An MRI image of the brain and photo of the parasitic roundworm found in the patient.

<乌鸦传媒>Live Worm Removed From Woman's Brain

New infection never before documented in humans

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<乌鸦传媒>Texas Law Aims to Prevent Another 'Dr. Death'

New law gives medical board more teeth to protect patients from potentially dangerous doctors

A CT scan of a patient with a subdural hematoma

<乌鸦传媒>Dexamethasone or Surgery for Chronic Subdural Hematoma?

More complications, greater risk of later surgery with glucocorticoid treatment

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<乌鸦传媒>Potter Will Be Vanderbilt's First Black Female Neurosurgery Resident

A first since neurosurgery program opened in 1932

MRI images of the fetus inside the infant鈥檚 skull next to photos of the fetus removed.

<乌鸦传媒>Fetus Removed From Brain of 1-Year-Old Girl

Intracranial fetus-in-fetu identified in child with motor delay

A computer rendering of a transparent body with the cervical spinal cord highlighted.

<乌鸦传媒>Spinal Stimulation Opens Door to Treating Stroke Survivors With Partial Paralysis

Recovery of strength, functional movements seen in pilot study

An illustration of a physician holding a patient's hand with the text The Doctor's Art - A podcast on Meaning in Medicine

<乌鸦传媒>The Power of Compassion

Can being sympathetic improve well-being?

ASA over a photo of the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana

<乌鸦传媒>Outpatient Centers Cautiously Open Doors to Surgery for People With Cardiac Devices

Will those with CIEDs become regular patients at ambulatory surgery centers within a decade?

A group portrait of two female and two male surgeons with one of the male surgeons faded out.

<乌鸦传媒>Neurosurgeon Rehired After Allegations of 'Ghost Surgeries'

Anil Nanda, MD, also accused of being dishonest about former position during hiring process

A photo of Claudia Martinez, MD

<乌鸦传媒>After 6 Brain Surgeries and a Stroke, Resident Aims to Inspire Others

Claudia Martinez, MD, always knew she wanted to become a doctor, she just took a different path

A photo of a surgeon looking at a monitor during transcatheter aortic valve replacement.

<乌鸦传媒>Surgery After TAVR: Waiting a Month or More Not Really Better

Prosthesis-patient mismatch, paravalvular regurgitation the bigger issues for surgical candidates

A photo of a skier laying face down in the snow after a crash

<乌鸦传媒>'I'm a Neurosurgeon Who Can't Move. Now What?'

My ski accident reminded me to keep my patients' humanity front and center

Image of Providence St. Mary鈥檚 Medical Center in Walla Walla, Washington

<乌鸦传媒>Health System on the Hook for $22M Over Unnecessary Spine Surgeries

Record-breaking healthcare fraud settlement in eastern Washington

ACC over a photo of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.

<乌鸦传媒>Extra Warming Efforts in Surgery Turn Out to Be Hot Air

PROTECT trial finds targeting body temperatures a few degrees higher is unnecessary

A male neurosurgeon performs microsurgery for brain tumour removal

<乌鸦传媒>It's Not Rocket Science: Brain Surgeons May Be No Smarter Than Others

Cognitive test scores attempt to settle an age-old argument

FDA APPROVED Exablate Neuro over a photo a man receiving treatment with this device.

<乌鸦传媒>Focused Ultrasound Approved for Advanced Parkinson's

Expanded indication includes medication-refractory PD patients with motor problems

FDA RECALL Medtronic Pipeline Flex + Pipeline Flex with Shield Technology over a computer rendering of the device.

<乌鸦传媒>Pipeline Flex Endovascular Flow Diverters Under Recall

Serious injury and death linked to fracturing issue in the delivery system, FDA warns

Two urine sample containers, one full, one empty.

<乌鸦传媒>Urine Tests Before Surgery Blasted as Mostly Unnecessary

Abundance of caution is way overdone, researchers suggest

A computer rendering of a clot retriever removing a clot from a blood vessel

<乌鸦传媒>Should a 'Three Strikes' Rule Apply to Stroke Thrombectomy?

Reconsider forging ahead with repeated clot retrieval attempts, study suggests

A photo of Wilson Asfora, MD

<乌鸦传媒>Neurosurgeon Settles Kickback, Unnecessary Spine Surgery Charges

Allegedly performed unnecessary procedures with spine devices, got kickbacks from Medtronic

A DO NOT ENTER sign over a photo of Hendry Regional in Clewiston, Florida

<乌鸦传媒>Report: Worst Hospitals for Unnecessary Procedures

Lown Institute says report is the first to name hospitals with high rates of overuse

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<乌鸦传媒>Op-Ed: Surgery Is Forever Changed by COVID

And it's for the better

A vial of Tranexamic Acid Injection over a computer rendering of a thrombosis

<乌鸦传媒>Reassuring Data on Tranexamic Acid and Blood Clots

Yet concerns of thrombotic complications remain

A surgical assistant arranges surgical instruments on a tray

<乌鸦传媒>Model: Give COVID-19 Vaccine to All Patients Before Surgery

Prioritizing surgical patient population could avert more COVID deaths

ISC over a computer rendering of a male figure with the front of his brain highlighted by a flash of light

<乌鸦传媒>Positive Data Salvaged for Thrombectomy on Basilar Strokes

BEST, BASICS trials not wholly negative, group finds

ISC over a computer rendering of a male figure with the front of his brain highlighted by a flash of light

<乌鸦传媒>Stroke Care: Some Progress on Racial Disparities

But substantial gaps remain

ISC over a computer rendering of a male figure with the front of his brain highlighted by a flash of light

<乌鸦传媒>Adjustable Stent Retriever Passes Muster

Novel device offers better grip on clots in LVO strokes

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<乌鸦传媒>Negligent Credentialing Suit in Iowa Could Affect Hospitals Everywhere

State Supreme Court hears potential bellwether case next week

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<乌鸦传媒>Dr. Dre's Brain Aneurysm

Rapper and entrepreneur hospitalized

Surgeons practice on a surgical dummy

<乌鸦传媒>Op-Ed: Gym for Surgeons?

To perform like athletes, surgeons need to train like athletes

JFK鈥檚 presidential limousine parked at Emergency Room entrance of Parkland Hospital, Dallas TX

<乌鸦传媒>JFK in Trauma Room One: A Witness Remembers

At just 25, Joe Goldstrich, MD, was the youngest member of the Kennedy treatment team

<乌鸦传媒>First 'Single Match' Pushes Residency Placements to New Record

Finally a unified Match Day for DO and MD grads

A surgeon in the operating room bending over to get closer to his work

<乌鸦传媒>A Real Pain in the Neck: Surgeons' Posture

Wearable tech confirms ergonomic stress of surgery

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