Archive for the ‘Brain & Spine’ Category
Friday, October 24th, 2008
Frequently, patients ask me about the latest technology in disc replacement surgery. My clinical interests in spine surgery include procedures that not only alleviate pain, but also allow my patients to regain their normal motion. There has been a significant breakthrough in the way spine surgeons treat cervical herniated discs ...
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Monday, July 14th, 2008
Two recent events got me thinking. The first was the news of Senator Kennedy’s diagnosis of brain tumor and its early treatment. Of course, the pundits already have him dead and buried, while the academic institutions vie for the opportunity to serve him…and themselves. The second was the CINN Foundation ...
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Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008
Senator Ted Kennedy’s shocking news gives us all pause. Even though I deal with news like his on a daily basis, the enormity of the national response has caused me to reflect on the less appreciated facts of his case. While glioblastoma (GBM) carries a terrible statistical prognosis, especially in ...
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Thursday, May 8th, 2008
Speaking of decisions. I saw a young lady today, about 30 years old. She was diagnosed with a pituitary tumor about five years ago during an evaluation for lactating breasts and irregular menstrual periods. Luckily, the tumor was small and of the type which could be treated with oral medications. ...
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Monday, April 28th, 2008
The risks of any brain tumor operation are of two types. First, there are the general risks. These include some problem with the heart, lungs, kidneys or liver which would be considered secondary to the anesthesia. There is excessive bleeding requiring blood transfusions (which carry a small risk of blood ...
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Monday, April 14th, 2008
Meningiomas are tumors that are within the head (intracranial space) but not within the brain. They compress, rather than invade, the brain. Generally, meningiomas are benign, but there are subsets that tend to be more aggressive, often recurring and occasionally metastasizing to other organs such as the lungs and liver.
Meningiomas ...
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Monday, March 17th, 2008
Brain tumors are becoming increasingly common. Perhaps it’s because more people are undergoing MR & CT scans of the head for headaches or after traumatic injuries. Perhaps it’s because people are living longer. Possibly it’s because people with cancer are surviving their disease throughout the body only to be stricken ...
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Friday, December 14th, 2007
Last week Dr. Cerullo provided a glimpse into why he chose to practice neurosurgery and shared a perspective on the rapid evolution of neurosurgical care over the past twenty five years. This week we look further into Dr. Cerullo’s training, philosophies, and accomplishments.
Known for pioneering the use of lasers in ...
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Monday, December 3rd, 2007
I came into neurosurgery in an unusual fashion, actually aspiring to be a psychiatrist before becoming exposed to neurosurgery by a unique and powerful mentor, as such, I believe my perspective of medicine, surgery and the doctor-patient relationship is unique. Communication skills, in my world, are as important as surgical ...
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