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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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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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Parkinson’s Disease – Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

WEBThe benefits of surgery should always be weighed carefully against its risks, taking into consideration the patient’s symptoms and overall health. Neurosurgeons relieve the …

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Healthcare Executives

WEBHealth Care Executive Invite. The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) is offering for the first time, a comprehensive educational and interactive program …

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Traumatic Brain Injury – Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

WEBVarious monitoring devices may assist health care personnel in caring for the patient. Placement of an ICP monitor into the brain can help detect excessive swelling. One …

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Low Back Pain – Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment

WEBReasonably good health. Back and leg pain limits normal activity or impairs quality of life. Progressive neurologic deficits develop, such as leg weakness, numbness or both. Loss …

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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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Neurosurgery and Healthcare Reform

WEBNeurosurgery and Healthcare Reform. America's neurosurgeons strongly support improving our nation's health care system; however, the AANS and CNS firmly believe that the …

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Cervical Spine – Anatomy, Diseases and Treatments

WEBThe cervical spine (neck region) consists of seven bones ( C1-C7 vertebrae ), which are separated from one another by intervertebral discs. These discs allow the spine to move …

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House Passes Telehealth Legislation

WEBOn July 27, by a vote of 416-12, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 4040, the Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act. Sponsored by Reps. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) …

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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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Scoliosis – Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

WEBScoliosis is an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine. It is most often diagnosed in childhood or early adolescence. The spine's normal curves occur at the cervical, thoracic …

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Deep Brain Stimulation – Advantages, Risks and Conditions Treated

WEBDeep brain stimulation (DBS) is an elective surgical procedure in which electrodes are implanted into certain brain areas. These electrodes, or leads, generate electrical …

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Spinal Cord Injury – Types of Injury, Diagnosis and Treatment

WEBThe scale is graded with letters: ASIA A: injury is complete spinal cord injury with no sensory or motor function preserved. ASIA B: a sensory incomplete injury with complete …

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A Neurosurgeon’s Guide to Sports-related Head Injury

WEBA traumatic brain injury (TBI) is defined as a form of acquired brain injury from a blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the normal function of the brain. …

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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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Biden Administration Renews COVID-19 Public Health Emergency …

WEBOn Oct. 13, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra renewed the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) declaration. The PHE was …

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ACS/AANS Executive Leadership Program in Health Policy and …

WEBClick here for full details and general policies covering the granting of the scholarship. The closing date for receipt of applications for the 2020 ACS/AANS Executive Leadership …

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Health Coalition on Liability and Access

WEBhealth emergency is declared by the Secretary to have terminated; (2) the act or omission occurs in the course of providing health care services that-- (A) are within the scope of …

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