MedTech Strategist’s Post

Are you interested in learning more about the surgical treatment of headache disorders? Check out our latest publication in #CurrentNeurologyandNeuroscienceReports. We outline the most recent advancements, from the use of #MRNeurography and #MachineLearning to improve patient screening, to the newest surgical techniques to treat nerve compression and neuromas in the head and neck. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e4X4WsYW With Lisa Gfrerer MD PhD Leonard Knödler Katya Remy Austen Jr.

🚨 New Publication Alert 🚨 I’m excited to share my latest research, "Endovascular Treatments, Predictors, and Outcomes of Cerebral Aneurysm: A Systematic Review," now published in the journal Romanian Neurosurgery! Daniel Encarnación-Santos MD Bipin Chaurasia Ismail Bozkurt and others. In this study, we conducted a thorough systematic review to evaluate the current landscape of endovascular treatments for cerebral aneurysms. This work consolidates key insights on: - Predictive factors for successful outcomes and complications - Advances in endovascular techniques and devices - Long-term outcomes of these treatments, helping clinicians make informed decisions The importance of this review lies in its potential to guide clinical practice, optimize patient care, and improve safety in managing cerebral aneurysms—an area of increasing relevance as endovascular interventions become more common. I hope this work contributes to ongoing research efforts and serves as a valuable resource for healthcare professionals in the field of neurology, interventional radiology, and beyond. Feel free to check out the full article for in-depth insights. Your thoughts and feedback are welcome! https://lnkd.in/eYxun9pk #CerebralAneurysm #EndovascularTreatment #Neurosurgery #InterventionalRadiology #MedicalResearch #HealthcareInnovation #PatientCare #SystematicReview

OUR LATEST PUBLICATION Nuralink's successful implantation of a brain computer interface in a human brain through a burr hole in the calvarium is a revolutionary step in the care of quadriplegia patients. The idea is to assess the functionality of this wireless device in assisting these patients to control devices by their thoughts only, thus bypassing the diseased body. If successful, this science will have application on treating spinal cord injuries, motor neuron disease, Parkinson disease, epilepsy, blindness, deafness etc. You can read the article by clicking https://lnkd.in/dnrWY8sg

🚨 Breakthrough in Diabetes Treatment! 🚨 Exciting news from the world of medical research! Chinese scientists have reportedly achieved a significant milestone by curing a type-1 diabetes patient through cell transplants. A 25-year-old woman, who had been living with this condition for over a decade, no longer requires insulin injections following a minimally invasive surgery. This groundbreaking work, published in the journal Cell, has the potential to pave the way for new and innovative treatments for diabetes. This development not only highlights the incredible advancements in medical science but also brings hope to millions affected by type-1 diabetes. Kudos to the researchers for their dedication and innovation! #DiabetesResearch #MedicalBreakthrough #HealthcareInnovation #Type1Diabetes #CellTransplant #MedicalScience

MRI tractography is used to visualize and study the nerve pathways (called white matter tracts) in the brain. It helps in many situations, such as: 1. Surgical Planning: • It shows the location of important nerve pathways, helping surgeons avoid damaging them during operations (e.g., brain tumor removal). 2. Diagnosing Brain Disorders: • It helps detect abnormalities in the brain’s connections caused by conditions like multiple sclerosis, stroke, or traumatic brain injuries. 3. Understanding Brain Function: • It reveals how different parts of the brain communicate, which is useful in research and understanding neurological diseases. 4. Monitoring Progress: • Doctors can track changes in the brain over time, especially during recovery or treatment of diseases. In short, it’s a key tool for understanding and protecting the brain’s wiring system. Done on MRI Simense Skyra 3T By Mohammed Alobaidi

MRI Tractography

Thankful to the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society for the invitation to give a plenary lecture at their annual conference in Philadelphia end of this month, on a topic that is so hugely important to persons with #Parkinson, their families and other near ones: a #holistic approach to management. The word holistic somehow has the connotation of being “soft science”, or not evidence-based. But in reality this holistic approach is really what people need and deserve: Parkinson disease is one of the most complex, multifaceted conditions possible, and optimal support is only possible by tackling this beast from every possible angle: medication, deep brain surgery, multidisciplinary care, healthy lifestyle, art, optimism, hopamine, etc etc. In my lecture I will emphasise the crucial need for this integrated, holistic approach, and summarise how the supporting evidence is growing for many of its components, as well as the integration thereof.

SPACE (MRI sequence) ‏The SPACE MRI sequence, is a spin echotype MRI sequence, which creates high spatial resolution three-dimensional datasets. SPACE is an abbreviation for Sampling Perfection with Application optimized Contrast using different flip angle Evolution. The sequence was developed by Siemens T1 SPACE sequence is superior than T1 MPRAGE in detecting lesions in dural and sulcal spaces because it is able to suppress normal blood vessel signals in these areas. Post contrast T1 SPACE is also more useful than T1 MPRAGE in assessing leptomeningeal abnormalities 5 It is useful in: * central nervous system (CNS) imaging: especially of the CSF spaces or in multiple sclerosis 1 * spinal imaging * MR sialography * hepatobiliary imaging (e.g. MRCP) 3 * knee imaging

Today marks a milestone day for patients, their families, and NICO Corporation – an 8-year journey working to revolutionize treatment standards for intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) has been realized with the publication of the #ENRICHtrial results in the New England Journal of Medicine #NEJM – the number one clinical journal in the world. This confirms that NICO is the undisputed leader in early surgical intervention of ICH using a standardized approach with Minimally Invasive Parafascicular Surgery (MIPS) and NICO technologies #BrainPath #Myriad. This monumental achievement means our science is solid and a surgical option to improve functional outcomes when treating the most deadly, debilitating and costly form of stroke now exists for appropriate patients. The data shows surgery with NICO technologies is superior to standard of care, improves functional outcomes, reduces mortality, maximizes clot evacuation and significantly decreases time in the hospital. This achievement is a testament to our unwavering commitment to advancing patient care. We extend our deepest gratitude to the patients, families, and healthcare professionals who have been part of this journey. Together, we are paving the way towards a future where the devastating impacts of ICH can be significantly mitigated. I would appreciate you sharing this news as it will impact patients around the globe! Click here: https://lnkd.in/gUF5ndHk #stroke #mips #Emoryneurosurgery #neurosurgery #stroketreatment #enrichtrial #neurosciencenews #subcorticalsurgerygroup #Americanheartassociation #ICH #stroketrials #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship @nicocorporation #BrainPath #Myriad #education

📍 Congenital and Acquired Chiari Syndrome Chiari malformation, an anomaly of the posterior cranial fossa, also known as Arnold–Chiari malformation, was described in autopsies by Hans Chiari, an Austrian pathologist, in 1891. He defined four distinct anatomical configurations in which the cerebellar tonsils (the most caudal part of the cerebellum) protruded below the lower margin of the foramen magnum.1 Several subtypes have subsequently been described, often in association with other anomalies, but the essential feature remains the descent of the cerebellar tonsils below their normal position just above the rim of the posterior fossa. With the wide availability of cerebral imaging, recognition of Chiari malformations has become common, and determining which patients have symptoms associated with this anatomical abnormality can be challenging. Many patients have atypical symptoms or borderline imaging findings. For these patients, cine flow MRI can be informative.22 Research is required in order to identify patients who would benefit from surgical decompression, delineate appropriate surgical techniques, and improve our understanding of the association of CM1 with cognitive and psychiatric symptoms. Read ➡ https://lnkd.in/diKGJ_82 #Chiarimalformation #radilogy