Tag: Neurology

Novel noninvasive surgical approach shows promise in treating severe OCD

Editor's Note A new noninvasive procedure called magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) capsulotomy is showing promising results for patients with severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Asian Scientist March 26 reports. In a study conducted by researchers in South Korea and published in Molecular Psychiatry, 10 individuals who received MRgFUS capsulotomy at…

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By: Tarsilla Moura
March 28, 2025
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New 7T MRI technique pinpoints hidden epilepsy-causing brain lesions

Editor's Note A newly refined 7T MRI imaging technique may significantly improve outcomes for people with hard-to-treat focal epilepsy by revealing tiny brain lesions that standard imaging methods often miss, HealthDay March 26 reports from a new study published in the journal Epilepsia. Researchers achieved this advance by implementing “parallel…

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By: Tarsilla Moura
March 26, 2025
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Real-time cancer detection improves brain surgery precision

Editor's Note A new genetic testing tool could allow surgeons to accurately identify cancer cells in real time during brain surgery, potentially improving surgical outcomes and reducing cancer recurrence, NYU Langone Health System announced.  According to a February 25 press release, the Ultra-Rapid droplet digital PCR (UR-ddPCR) technique identifies cancer…

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By: Matt Danford
February 28, 2025
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Expansive study highlights GLP-1 risks, potential beyond weight loss, diabetes treatment

Editor's Note Known for managing Type 2 diabetes and promoting weight loss, GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may also reduce the risks of numerous other conditions, including Alzheimer’s, substance use disorders, and certain cancers, according to an article published in Fortune January 20. Led by the Veterans Affairs St.…

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By: Matt Danford
January 21, 2025
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Real-time mass spectrometry identifies brain cancer mutations during surgery

Editor's Note A mass spectrometry platform that identifies key brain cancer mutations in real-time during surgery shows potential for improving outcomes in a procedure when time is of utmost importance, Technology Networks reported June 3. Developed by the Mayo Clinic, the platform specifically targets dehydrogenase (IDH) mutations on samples taken…

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By: Matt Danford
June 17, 2024
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FDA designates Class I recall for neurosurgery software

Editor's Note The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has classified Medtronic’s recall of its StealthStation S8 software as a Class I, the most severe category indicating risk of serious injury or death. The StealthStation System with StealthStation Cranial software is intended as an aid for locating anatomical structures during…

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By: Matt Danford
June 5, 2024
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FDA announces class 1 recall for disposable biopsy needle kit

Editor's Note Microscopic stainless steel debris on the insides of biopsy needles prompted the FDA to issue a class 1 recall—indicating risk of death or serious injury—for Elekta Instrument’s Disposable Biopsy Needle Kit, which is used with the Leksell Stereotactic System for brain tissue sampling during neurosurgery, the disposable biopsy…

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By: Matt Danford
April 29, 2024
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Neurosurgery trial: Early evacuation improves long-term hemorrhage outcomes

Editor's Note Medical management care with evacuation surgery could yield better 180-day outcomes than without in patents treated within 24 hours for acute intracerebral hemorrhage, according to study results covered in an April 10 MedPage Today report. The ENRICH (Early MiNimally-invasive Removal of IntraCerebral Hemorrhage (ICH)) trial is a multicenter,…

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By: Matt Danford
April 18, 2024
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Swifty’s singing keeps brain surgery on track

Editor's Note Staying awake during brain surgery to sing Taylor Swift songs helped ensure the best possible outcome for Selena Campione, a 36-year-old teacher from Stanhope, New Jersey who recently had a tumor removed at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. As detailed in a March 21 report from People, neurooncologist…

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By: Matt Danford
March 22, 2024
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Faster, safer brain drill used for first time in life-saving neurosurgery

Editor's Note A patient undergoing emergency neurosurgery at Northwestern Medicine became the first to benefit from a neurosurgical drill designed to eliminate the need for hand-crank operation. According to a March 5 report from Northwestern, the procedure occurred in October at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, “when Northwestern Medicine neurosurgeon Matthew Potts, MD used…

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By: Matt Danford
March 14, 2024
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