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Parkinson’s Disease – Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

WebTremor or the involuntary and rhythmic movements of the hands, arms, legs and jaw. Muscle rigidity or stiffness of the limbs – most common in the arms, shoulders or neck. …

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Meningiomas – Classifications, Risk Factors, Diagnosis and …

WebThe World Health Organization (WHO) classification of brain tumors is the most widely utilized tool in grading tumor types. The WHO classification scheme recognizes 15 …

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Occipital Neuralgia – Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

WebSymptoms of occipital neuralgia include continuous aching, burning and throbbing, with intermittent shocking or shooting pain that generally starts at the base of the head and …

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Diversifying the CNS and AANS: A Pathway to Improving Patient …

WebThe past two years of the COVID-19 pandemic have brought the impact of socioeconomic disparity on health outcomes to the forefront of national attention. The …

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Adult-onset Hydrocephalus – Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatments

WebThe term hydrocephalus is derived from two words: "hydro," meaning water, and "cephalus," referring to the head. Hydrocephalus is a condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid …

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Cerebrovascular Disease – Classifications, Symptoms, Diagnosis …

WebThere were an estimated 157,803 cerebrovascular-related deaths in 2003; 138,397 of which were in people age 65 and older. Cerebrovascular disease is the most common life …

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Spotlight on Wellness: A Neurosurgeon’s View on Yoga and Spine Health

WebFor those with spine related conditions and those noticing overall progression of degenerative processes in the spine, Sheri Dewan, MD, FAANS, explains, “The spine can become rigid — almost fused — over time, if you don’t move it, causing pain and other complications. Kundalini yoga combats this. It focuses on the spine with a nice […]

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Concussion – Symptoms, Diagnosis and Safety Guidelines

WebAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) surveillance report of traumatic brain injuries, about 2.87 million TBI-related ED visits, hospitalizations and …

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Movement Disorders – Classifications, Symptoms and Treatments

WebAtaxia is a degenerative disorder affecting the brain, brainstem or spinal cord. This can result in clumsiness, inaccuracy, instability, imbalance, tremor or a lack of coordination …

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Intracerebral Hemorrhage – Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and …

WebIntracerebral hemorrhage (bleeding into the brain tissue) is the second most common cause of stroke (15-30% of strokes) and the most deadly.. Blood vessels carry blood to and …

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Lumbar Spinal Stenosis – Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatments

WebThe lumbar spine (lower back) consists of five vertebrae in the lower part of the spine, between the ribs and the pelvis. Lumbar spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal …

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Cervical Spine – Anatomy, Diseases and Treatments

WebCervical Spine. The neck is part of a long flexible column, known as the spinal column or backbone, which extends through most of the body. The cervical spine (neck region) …

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Find a Board-certified Neurosurgeon

WebCity. State. Zip/Postal Code. Country. Specialty. The “Find A Board-certified Neurosurgeon” online service can help you locate a physician in your area. It does not constitute a …

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Traumatic Brain Injury – Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

WebFocal neurological deficits such as muscle weakness, loss of vision, change in speech. Alteration in mental state such as disorientation, slow thinking or difficulty concentrating. …

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Cigna to Cover LITT Following Neurosurgery Position Statements

WebFollowing a meeting with Cigna medical directors in September, the AANS/CNS Joint Section on Tumors and the American Society for Stereotactic and Functional …

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President Biden Releases National COVID-19 Plan

WebOn Jan. 21, President Joseph R. Biden released his administration’s national COVID-19 plan, the “National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness.” …

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Maintaining Essential Surgery during COVID-19 Pandemic

WebOn Aug. 10, the American College of Surgeons, American Society of Anesthesiologists, Association of periOperative Registered Nurses and American Hospital Association …

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HE D OC ROUP FOR MEDICAL ESEARCH

WebTHE AD HOC GROUP FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH. The Ad Hoc Group Fiscal Year 2020 Recommendation . The 304 undersigned members of the Ad Hoc Group for Medical …

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Physician Wellness Legislation Signed into Law

WebPhysician Wellness Legislation Signed into Law. On March 18, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., signed the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act ( P.L. 117-105) into …

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MedPAC 2022 Data Book on Health Care Spending and the …

WebOn July 19, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) released its 2022 data book on health care spending and the Medicare program. The publication provides data …

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Blues Plans Will Expand LITT Coverage in 2021

WebBeginning Jan. 1, the Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) — an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association operating Blue Cross and Blue Shield ® …

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the undersigned 202 national, state, and local medical, public …

Webmeasures that can best prevent the next shooting at a school or public place; and numerous other vital public health questions. Continued and expanded investments are essential to …

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