Neurology
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First Combined Face and Eye Transplant Performed
The results are comparable to those of previous facial tissue transplants, but with the significant addition of ocular functionality, which is a...
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Not Kidding: Yellow Dye 5 May Lead to Invisibility
Study found that yellow dye led to temporarily transparent skin in mice, making vessels, muscle, and organs visible.
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FDA ‘Recalls’ Often Leave Targeted Medical Devices in Use
Recent FDA “recalls” of medical devices actually issue corrections to instructions rather than removal from use.
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Medtronic’s Duet EDMS Catheter Tubing Under Class I Recall
Medtronic has recalled its EDMS catheter tubing due to disconnection potential, possibly causing CSF leak and infections.
From the Journals
Autoimmune Disease Risk May Rise Following Cushing Disease Remission After Surgery
The findings suggested the need for closer postsurgical monitoring of patients with a family history of autoimmune disease.
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New Tech Could Record Deep-Brain Activity From Surface
Combining electrical and optical methods with AI, researchers developed a new brain implant that can read deep-brain activity without penetrating...
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Experimental Therapy Restores Cognitive Function in Chronic TBI
This is the first time a DBS device has been implanted in the central thalamus in humans.
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No benefit of EC/IC bypass versus meds in large-artery stroke
Subgroup analyses suggest a potential benefit of surgery for certain patients, such as those with MCA vs. ICA occlusion, mean transit time greater...
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Top U.S. neurology, neurosurgery hospitals ranked
This year, for the first time, there is no ordinal ranking of hospitals making the honor roll. Instead, they are listed in alphabetical order.
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A new and completely different pain medicine
Patients assigned to the highest dose of VX-548 had a statistically significant lower cumulative amount of pain in the 48 hours after surgery.
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Ancient plague, cyclical pandemics … history lesson?
Plus: AI detects invisible concussions and a janitor does more than clean.